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TOMÁS JEREZ
YOUR EXPERIENCE SHAPES YOUR TALENT
Saxophone
Spanish
15 lesson(s)
1 hour 19 minutes
Tomás Jerez is an accomplished saxophonist, he received the Honor Prize in Saxophone from the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Madrid. He has won numerous awards and performed internationally at prestigious festivals. He is a sought-after soloist and chamber musician, and also teaches saxophone courses all over the world. He collaborates with renowned orchestras and has made recordings for various entities. Between 2007 and 2014, he was a Saxophone professor at the Higher Music Centre of the Basque Country (Musikene), Saxophone professor at the Superior Conservatory of Music of Castilla-La Mancha from 2018 to 2022, and a professor in the Municipal Symphonic Band of Albacete since 1994. He is an artist endorsed by Henri Selmer Paris since 2017.
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WELCOME TO TOMÁS JEREZ'S CLASS

Join Tomás Jerez for the ultimate online musician development experience
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01 LESSON: ABOUT ARTICULATION

Exploring how articulation in the saxophone relates to emulating classical instruments for expressive playing
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02 LESSON: ARTICULATION: STACCATO & UNDERLINE

Differences between long/short notes, articulation, tongue's role in saxophone. Staccato technique, emphasis through underlining, duration, timbre, intensity
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03 LESSON: ARTICULATION: ACCENT & LEGATO

Accent articulation and true legato in saxophone playing
Using crescendo to connect notes seamlessly
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04 LESSON: SOUND ESSENCE

Our sound is a unique and personal vehicle for musical expression and emotion. It is cultivated through emulation and limitation to develop our own unmistakable identity
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05 LESSON: SET UP

The impact of equipment on sound is limited
The search for sound goes beyond materials
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06 LESSON: SOUND

Characteristics of good sound: cleanliness, homogeneity, stability
Emulating ideal sound and developing one's own voice is crucial
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07 LESSON: SOUND TECHNIQUE

Working on technique to shape our sound
Slow, conscious repetition with musicality for long-term improvemen
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08 LESSON: DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Discover your innate talents, nurture them through passion, guidance, and effort for a fulfilling, meaningful life
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09 LESSON: MENTORS

Seek guidance from trusted mentors; their insights shape decisions, growth, and success
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10 LESSON: MUSICAL TALENT

Skills, teachers, and emulation shape musicians. Good mentors create enriching learning environments
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11 LESSON: EFFORT & REWARD

Achieving success requires nurturing talent with dedicated effort
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12 LESSON: SHARE OUR ART

Embrace stage presence, connect with audience, accept fear, and enjoy concert experiences
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13 LESSON: FACING THE AUDIENCE

Past evaluation fears distort public exposure, embrace fear, integrate it for fulfilling art
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CONCLUSION

Keys for professional growth, responsibility for learning, uniqueness, pursuing dreams, and sharing music
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