Some links to the great people we work with….
Course Leaders:
Andy Scott – Manchester based Saxophonist, Educator and Composer Genius
Bob Reynolds – Jazz saxophonist and Grammy Award-winning member of Snarky Puppy
Dan Mar-Molinero – Southampton Based Saxophonist, Composer, Arranger
Dave O’Higgins – One of the UK’s most recognisable saxophonists in jazz
Derek Nash – Sax Appeal, Jools Holland Saxophonist Extraordinaire
Emma Johnson – Internationally acclaimed clarinettist, recitalist, chamber musician, recording artist and lecturer
Frank Griffith – renowned jazz saxophonist and clarinettist
Jay Metcalf (Better Sax) – Youtube sensation, saxophonist and educator
Krzysztof Urbanski – London and Yorkshire based Saxophonist and Composer
Mike Hall – Manchester based Saxophonist, Educator and Jazzer!
Naomi Sullivan – Head of saxophone at the excellent Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Pete Long – The U.K.’s boss man, skipper, gaffer, guv’nor, top dog, number one, big cheese, big noise, curry lovin’ bigwig of the Big Band scene
Simon Willescroft – Simon Willescroft is a British saxophonist, whose work has included performing with Duran Duran
Tony Kofi – Award winning British jazz saxophonist
Current Sponsors:
Astute Music – Astute Music is a UK-based specialist music publishing company for the inquisitive & versatile musician
Bam Cases – BAM cases are available for violin, viola, cello, wind instruments and guitars. The instrument cases by the French manufacturer BAM combine contemporary, modern urban design with innovative, ultra light materials
Conn-Selmer Europe – A leading manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments for student, amateur, and professional use
D’Addario Woodwinds – D’Addario Woodwinds is a leading manufacturer of clarinet and saxophone reeds
JodyJazz Inc. – Premium quality American made mouthpieces
Légère Reeds Ltd – Légère produces premium synthetic clarinet, saxophone, bassoon and oboe reeds
Key Leaves – Seattle-based family business specializing in woodwind care products that leave keys open to dry clean
Marca Reeds – Five generations of expertise in the art of growing fine French cane
Music Corner – Musical Instrument Hire
P. Mauriat – P. Mauriat saxophones take pride in providing the most ergonomic and efficient instruments for the musicians of the world
Rovner – Handmade ligatures & mouthpieces for saxophone and clarinet for all types of music
sax.co.uk – All things saxophone retailer
SYOS – Paris based mouthpiece company, combining science with sound
Tomplay™ – A cross-platform app that allows users to play along with pre-recorded audio versions of a piece while following the sheet music
Vandoren Paris – Manufacturer of mouthpieces, reeds, and accessories for the clarinet and saxophone families
Yanagisawa Saxophones – Yanagisawa Wind Instruments Co., Ltd. is a Japanese woodwind instrument manufacturing company known for its range of professional grade saxophones
Past Sponsors:
Dawkes Music – Maidenhead based music retailer
Selmer Paris – Henri Selmer Paris is a French family-owned enterprise, manufacturer of musical instruments based at Mantes-la-Ville near Paris
Yamaha Saxophones – Probably the biggest of the “big four”, Yamaha saxophones place in the sax world is well established
Miscalleneous:
Andrew Blee – UK based Saxophonist and Teacher
Coda Music Centre – A vital award-winning charity, Coda Music Trust provides education, life-long learning and innovative arts and health programmes
DG Music – Woodwind and brass musical instrument repairs & servicing
Forza Saxophone Quartet – UK Based Sax Quartet (specialising in early jazz)
The Boogie Bumpers – 1930s & 40s Dance Band
The Little Music Stop – Stationary, gifts, games and more
The Red Fez Orchestra – 1920s & 30s Dance Band (Gatsby Style)
