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About

Igor was born in Vitebsk (Belarus). He started on his first instrument, the piano, when he was five. Had a chance to go to Children's Music School for several years.

He picked up flute at the age of fifteen. At the same time Igor attended Vitebsk Music Collage. At the age of nineteen, he moved to Minsk, where continued his aducation at the Belarusian State Academy of Music. Igor switched to saxophone when he served in army. He has diplomas of Vitebsk Music Collage and a Bachelor of Music degree from Belarusian State Academy of Music in Minsk, where he studied the flute and saxophone.

Before going freelance, he spent over 20 years playing with a variety of bands and singers.

Igor moved to Canada in 2004 and since then shared a stage with Roberto Occhipinti, Alexis Baro, Mark Kelso, Rosendo Chendy León Arocha, Kevin Laliberte, Jack Zorawski, Jay Boehmer, Stan Fomin, Amanda Martinez, Alberto Kingbombo, and Cassava Latin band.

He has performed at the Red Sea International Jazz Festival, Distillery Jazz Festival and Oakville Jazz Festival.

In 2004, he opened his own Saxophone & Flute Studio which is successfully run till this day.

At this time Igor is available as a freelance musician with his band and solo for gigs and recording sessions.

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Solo Saxophone

IB Jazz Quartet

IBBand

The IB Jazz Quartet plays elegant and smooth jazz.. The group performs tunes from Standard Jazz as well as Brazilian bossa, Latin, R&B/Soul and adaptations of modern Pop music.

Live Band for corporate & private events.

Top 40, Pop, Latin, Dance, Disco, R & B, Soul, Motown, Funk, Ballads, Rock, Rock & Roll and Oldies, Jazz Standards, Ballroom.

Background music for wedding reception, cocktail hour, dinner, bridal shower, birthday party, open house etc..

I Will Survive
Ay Mama
Celebration
Boom Boom
It`s Raining Man
Salome
Haven' t Met You Yet
Last Dance
Can`t Take My Eyes Off Of You
Sway
Can`t Get You Out of My Head
Histore De Un Amor
Temptation
You Don't Know Me
Quando Quando Quando
Everything
Sabor A Mi
Fly Me To The Moon
Voy A Apagar La Luz
Me And Mrs Jones
Somos Novios
The Way You Look Tonight
Perfidia
Have A Told You Lately
Contigo Aprendy
Lady In Red
Just once
Alwas On My Mind
Smile

Baubles Bangles And Beads
Don't Know Why
The Girl From Ipanema
For You
Jazz`N`Samba
Lovely Day
Body And Soul
One Note Samba
What's New
Solamente Una Vez
Wave

I`m In The Mood For Love
I`m Thru With Love
I Can`t Give You Anything But.
Line For Lyons
Love Dance
Lullabye Of Birdland
My Little Suede Shoes
It`s Only A Paper Moon
So Danco Samba
Some Day My Prince Will Come
So Nice
When You Wish Upon A Star
I Love Lusy

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Testimonials

"Hi Igor

Thanks you do much for your beautiful music last night. Everyone had a great time and it was a pleasure. I will pass your name on to other people. A lot were asking about you. Thanks again on behalf of our whole family."

by Cindy

"Hi Igor,

Sorry I didn't get a chance to thank you personally but the music was simply fantastic. It was a perfect evening.Thank you for taking part in it.

All the best! "

by Sefora

"Igor,

I would like to thank you for the spotless performance and the beautiful music! I already had everybody ask about your band, as every single person at our wedding enjoyed it so much.

Thanks again for making the evening unforgettable for us and our guests."

by Yulia & Evgueni

"Hi Igor,

Thanks so much for joining us on our special day for Go Media Canada Marketplace. You brought a great touch of evening ..

Thanks Again!"

by Michele Simpson, Manager, Media Relations

"Hi Igor,

Thank you so very much for a job well done, you made our day fantastic!!! Everyone said that they could have sat there for hours listening to you play. I will most definitely recommend, suggest and pass on your info to anyone who needs your services.

Thanks once again you were amazing!"

by Alicia Russell, Corp. Manager CDW Canada

"Dear Igor,

Thank You so much for playing at my bridal shower today. You made the day extra special for me and my guests. You definitely make Mideastro extra special with your talent.

Many thanks!"

by Odette Nader

"Hello Igor,

I just wanted to take this time and thank you for the wonderful music last week during our BP event at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Hopefully you and your band enjoyed it as much as we did."

by Heidi D. Saul| IIS Network Facility Support, CB Richard Ellis | BP Account Team, Houston, TX

"Hi Igor,

We just wanted to take the time and thank you for playing and providing entertainment at our wedding this weekend. We didnt get a chance to chat, but you are a very talented individual and thank you for making our night that much more special !!!

Thank you !!!"

by Laura Mastracci and Jason Profetto

"Igor,

Thank you for the beautiful music you played during our cocktail reception. I was very lovely and our guests were very impressed and well entertained. Your music and talent were a sweet addition to our wedding.

All the best!"

by Stephanie and Giovanni

"Hi Igor,

Thank you so much for your performance yesterday. Your group was wonderful and the crowd really loved you! You are truly talented. And thanks so much for coming through for us last minute like that, I don`t know what we would have done. Thanks again so much, Igor. We`ll definitely give you a call for our next festival."

by Kathryn Robson, Coordinator, Rosedale Main Street BIA, Toronto.

"Igor,

Thank you ! It was a wonderful evening for everyone and you were an essential part of it. Thank you to you and Alex for giving us your talent it was a great party!"

by Phil Schalm, Program Director Community Services, The Chang School, Ryerson University.

"Dear Igor,

I would like to thank you for the great performance at Adastra`s Christmas party last Thursday.

Everyone enjoyed the music and had a great time at the party. Your professionalism is absolutely certain !!! We liked Larisa`s and Dave`s singing as well as Dave`s involvement in dance. Thanks to the music that you played this year`s event was the best Christmas party we had in years. I also have to note that all organizational details that we had discussed prior to the event were taken in consideration with a great attention. Please thank your team once again on our behalf. You were amazing !!!"

by Anna Boshoer, Office Manager, Adastra Corporation, Le Park Office Tower, Markham, Ontario.

"Hi Igor,

I have to say a huge thank you for providing such great entertainment here on June 3. A few of the families asked for your contact info which is a great compliment. I`ll certainly pass your name along any time I`m asked for a recommendation."

by Valetie Brent, Director of Marketing, The Annex Retirement Residence

"Hi Igor,

Just to thank you again for performing at our Holiday party this year !!! Its a second year that you and your band make our party absolutely unforgettable. Completely different music and a 100% customized repertoire. As always, thanks to you and your band we had a great evening !!!"

by Anna Boshoer, Office Manager, Adastra Corporation

"Dear Igor,

Thank you so much for attending our wedding and for the most wonderful gift music.We were truly honored to have you play on our Special day, Igor, and would like to Thank You very much. It wouldnt be the same without you."

by Larisa & PJ Bahramian

"Dear Igor,

Thank you very much very much for your role in making our wedding day a special and memorable one. God Bless."

by Shawn and Stefanie Filler

"Hi Igor,

Thank you for doing such an amazing job at our wedding on Saturday ! You were wonderful & you got rave reviews from our guests !

I really appreciate everything !"

by Jody Huot

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Performances

Performances

Saturday Nights - Mideastro Restaurant,Thornhill (7:30pm-11:30pm)

Friday, January 20 - Vinsanto Restaurant with Stan Fomin (7:30pm-11:30pm)

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Lessons

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Payment Accepted: Personal Check, Cash, Credit Card to PayPal.

Igor provide One on One saxophone & flute lessons at his specially-equipped home studio.

All ages and levels welcome.

School and Concert Band material preparation, any Audition preparation or Just for Fun!

Annual Concerts.

Specially-equipped invirement with audio recording and playback to provide individual feedback on each student's technique and performance.

Convenient studio location, steps from subway & Hwy401 (Bayview and Sheppard area), free parking.

Rates:

$30 per half-hour

$40 per 45 minutes

$50 per 1 hour

To enquire about saxophone & flute lessons

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" Awesome! Igor is a wonderful flute teacher. I feel that I've improved my musicianship immenesly because of my lessons. After only a few weeks of lessons, my high school music teacher (at Earl Haig Secondary) asked me what I had done to improve my skills so much! I would recommend Igor as a teacher to anyone wishing to take private flute lessons."

by Ginelle

"Great! Amazing lessons and comprehensive learning. A real blast! "

by Henry

"I have been taking saxophone lessons from Igor for the past three months. During this time, he has taught exercises designed to improve my control, pitch and tone while playing. He has also introduced me to a variety of rhythms and patterns to help me learn correct technique and has provided me with a list of musicians to listen to and to become inspired by. Igor is a teacher who works hard to create meaningful exercises for his students to grow and to develop their musical talents. I am confident that by studying under Igor, I will learn the tools and techniques needed to grow as an aspiring musican. I'm looking forward to continuing my journey under Igor's instruction. "

by Derek

" The best way to improve your saxophone ability. I have been taking lessons with Igor for the past 5 years and I can confidently say that I have absolutely no regrets. During that time my skill as a musician has improved immensley and a lot of that was due to Igor's comprehensive lessons. The lessons themselves could be challenging at times but Igor was always patient and allowed me to progress at my own pace while offering tips on how I could improve. I would recommend anybody considering taking saxophone lessons to look no further because lessons with Igor are the best investment you can make for your playing regardless of whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced musician. "

by Roman

"Igor is a very ethusiastic, knowledgeable, experienced, and patient teacher. He has encouraged me to challenge myself and facilitated my progress through a flexible and accomodating teaching style. After almost two years of learning from Igor, I still enjoy the lessons and continue to improve. He has exceeded my expectations, and I would definitely recommend him for all age groups and levels of experience. "

by Zav

" Lovin' music and saxophone more and more! Each lesson is thorough and challenging. Both my technique and musicianship are improving steadily.... The exciting part is going to my lessons to learn something new each time!! Even though it can be quite challenging, I'm constantly having fun!! The love Igor has for music and teaching is obvious in his teaching style. "

by Luca

"I was looking for saxophone lessons and after I found this studio I couldn't be any happier. The lessons given here were the best I have had in a long time, and my skills definitely increased after just a few lessons. "

by Alexander

"Good evening, Mr. Babich:

I just wnted to thank you very much for my first saxophone lesson from last week. I had a great time, and I feel my confidence is coming back on the saxophone. I hope I keep it going. See you this Thursday."

by Peter V. Simone

"It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation on behalf of Igor Babich. I have known Igor for 3 years. The progress that my son made during his 3 years with Igor as a teacher far exceeded any expectations I had and demonstrated to me what a wonderful teacher he is. Not only did my son grow as a saxophone player he gained more confidence in himself. Playing and practicing the saxophone was not a chore but rather an activity he performed happily and voluntary.

Igor was able to impart his enthusiasm and love of playing the saxophone onto my son. Rather than work directly from a saxophone lessons book, he would play different pieces of music and allow him to choose what he wanted to learn. He customized the music and lessons to his current skill level while at the same time providing challenges to keep the learning process going. By allowing him to choose the piece that he wanted to learn, he became part of the teaching process. My son had more incentive and motivation to practice and play. He would eagerly practice at home! Once a one piece was mastered, he was very enthusiastic about beginning his next new piece.

Igor is not only friendly and patient, but also is good at gauging his students level of knowledge and ability. His commitment to his students is evident. Igor sees each student as an individual and draws upon their strengths to teach them in ways that work best for them. He played by himself and provided my son with a recorded track of the piece that they were working on. This allowed my son to hear how the music should be played and reinforced the lesson material. Igor customized my sons lessons to his ability and particular learning characteristics.

I respect Igor for many of his qualities but most of all because he is able to connect with his students and customize their lessons according to their strengths. Igor is a very positive and encouraging teacher who is able to make confident self-motivated saxophone players out his students. I highly recommend Igor Babich a teacher and an envious of his future students who can experience his contagious passion and love of music first hand."

by Zara and Michael

"Igor not only a gifted and talented musician, but also a wonderful instructor whose devotion, commitment and passion for music has helped propel me to higher heights as a saxophone player.

I cannot thank you enough Igor."

by Kevin Dang

"Igor Babich has been teaching my son to play saxophone for 3 years. Using his adaptive and individual teaching method Igor dramatically improved my suns skills and techniques, build his confidence to perform as a part of a band and soloist.

Brilliant teacher, talented musician and a thoughtful person Igor opens for his students the splendid world of jazz in the most electrifying and funniest ways, gives them various points of view by introducing them to renowned sax players and jazz bands. I believe that Igors students will keep the love and taste for a good music for the rest of there lives.

Without any hesitation I would recommend Mr. Babich to anybody who is interested in studying playing music with one of the finest saxophone teachers in GTA."

by Valery Malenkov

"It has been only one year since my son Henry started his saxophone lessons with Igor and I am thrilled with the progress that Henry has made. Igor is such a great teacher with outstanding techniques and effective teaching style. His unique way of conducting the lesson makes it interesting and enjoyable. Henry really enjoys every minute of the lesson and the every day practice. With no reservation I would recommend Igor as a great saxophone teacher to any of my friends.

Thank you for the great job, Igor!"

by Kevin Zhang

"Hi Igor, Months ago, you recommended two of your students Randy and Patricio for my big band jam. Youll be happy to know that it was held today and both were FANTASTIC! Thank you so much for sending them my way.

Again, Im very grateful to you."

by Rob Hunter

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