Learn Music With an Award-Winning Performer

High-quality, personalised lessons with an award-winning musician and educator with over 15 years of teaching experience.

My Approach

Every lesson is thoughtfully tailored to the individual student. Drawing on more than 15 years of professional performing, recording, and teaching experience, I provide expert guidance to help you develop strong fundamentals while building confidence and musicality.

My teaching takes a holistic approach to musical development, integrating technique, sound production, rhythm, and physical awareness with creativity, listening, and stylistic understanding.

Lessons are designed to be both supportive and challenging, helping you make consistent progress while staying inspired. You’ll leave each session with clear direction, practical tools to work on, and fresh musical ideas to explore.

Areas of Study

Instruments

  • Saxophone (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone)

  • Clarinet (B♭& Bass)

Musicianship & Creative Skills

  • Improvisation

  • Music Theory & Harmony

  • Ear Training

  • Rhythm & Groove

  • Technique Development & Practice Strategies

  • Composition & Arranging

  • Introduction to Music Production (Ableton Live)

Styles & Specialisations

  • Jazz

  • Jewish music traditions (including Yiddish, Ladino, Sephardi, Mizrachi and Piyyutim)

  • Stylistic interpretation and phrasing

  • Keyboard skills for understanding harmony and improvisation

Who Lessons Are For

Lessons are suitable for school-age students of all experience levels and adult students with prior experience learning, from beginners through to advanced players looking to refine their technique, musicianship, and artistic voice.

I particularly enjoy working with students who are:

  • Curious and motivated to learn

  • Interested in developing strong musical foundations within a holistic practice (exploring multiple areas)

  • Open to exploring improvisation and musical creativity

  • Interested in jazz or related musical traditions

  • Saxophonists interested in developing a deeper technical understanding of the instrument

  • Students interested in rhythmic devices and development

  • Students interested in learing about the history and context of music including the evolution and intersection of folk traditions with contemporary styles

Lessons may also be a good fit for:

  • School and VCE music students seeking extra support

  • University applicants preparing for auditions or seeking tuition during tertiary studies

  • Adult learners returning to music

  • Musicians looking to deepen their understanding of jazz, improvisation, or Jewish musical traditions

“Joshua is an inspiring musician, teacher and person. I have been learning Tenor Saxophone with him for over a year and he has opened up my apprecaition of various musical, theoretical and music-history elements of playing that have both elevated how I play, given me confidence and increased my enjoyment of playing my instrument.

I would wholeheartedly recommend Joshua to anyone who wishes to improve their playing and love of music.”
— Andrei - Tenor Saxophone Student
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“Josh is an incredibly patient teacher. After 25 years of playing my instrument I have found someone that can fill in all the gaps in my knowledge all while helping me on my personal journey of music theory exploration and harmonic analysis. I feel more connected with my music than ever before.”
— Shaya - Theory & Aural Student

Lesson Format & Pricing

Lessons are offered in 30, 45, or 60 minute sessions, depending on the student’s goals, experience level, and availability. Most students take either weekly or fortnightly lessons, which allows for consistent progress and momentum.

All lessons are individually tailored and include practical exercises, musical exploration, and clear guidance for what to work on between sessions.

Lesson Rates

  • 30 minutes — $64

  • 45 minutes — $88

  • 60 minutes — $108

Lessons are taught one-on-one and are suitable for both in-person and online learning.

A limited scholarship place is available from time to time for students experiencing hardship, with a simple application process. Please get in touch if you would like more information.

Getting Started

If you’re interested in lessons or would like to discuss whether they’re a good fit, feel free to get in touch via, or Book Now via the link below.

FAQs

  • I teach all levels of school-age children from complete beginners through to advanced tertiary-level. I generally do not teach adult beginners unless you have prior experience learning a woodwind instrument.

  • I teach adult students with prior experience playing, even at a basic level, however, I generally do not teach adult beginners from scratch.

  • I prefer if all students come prepared with a well serviced instrument of their own. I do have an alto saxophone available for loan on enquiry.

  • You may book a lesson time at your convenience via the booking form on my website. You can book lessons weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or on an occasional ad-hoc basis.

  • The first lesson is pre-paid by card via the booking link on my website. For subsequent bookings, your card is saved securely on file using Stripe and charged following the lesson.

  • 48 hours notice is required to reschedule or refund a lesson cancellation.

  • Yes, I offer limited subsidised scholarship places to students who are experiencing financial difficulty or challenging circumstances.

    There is a small, simple application process to access the programme. Please contact me to enquire.