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Toronto Saxophone & Flute  Lessons

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Private  saxophone, flute & recorder lessons at the teachers’ home studio

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Styles :  Jazz, Latin, Brazilian Jazz, Funk, Classical (RCM Exams)

School and Concert Band Material preparation

Learn to Improvise

All Ages and Levels

College and University Audition preparation

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Specially - equipped home studio with audio recording and playback to provide individual feedback

on each student’s technique and performance

(click to follow link) 

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Convenient location, steps from subway & Hwy 401( West of Bayview, South of Sheppard ), free parking.

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Major Directions of Teaching

Music Theory

Listening to Music

Duets, Trios, Quartets and more…

Public Performances

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Method of Teaching

Scales / Quick Studies / Technical Exercises

Ear Training

Rhythm Training

Sight Reading

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Here are some useful online free student tools 

Ricci Adams’  musictheory.net

Free printable templates for staff paper

Free Digital Sheet Music

Free music notation software

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Lesson rate (weekly)

$30 per half-hour

$40 per 45 minutes

$50 per hour

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E-mail:  lessons@igorbabich.com

Tel: 416.843.0051

Address :  38 Granlea Rd., Toronto  M2N 2Z5 

 

View map ( please click to follow link )

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Testimonials:

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" Igor is a wonderful teacher. I feel that I've improved my musicianship immensely 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 lessons.

Ginelle."

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" 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 skills as a musician has improved immensely 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.

Roman."

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" Amazing lessons and comprehensive learning. A real blast!

Henry"

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" Igor is a very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, experienced and patient teacher. He has encouraged me to challenge myself and facilitated my progress through a flexible and accommodating 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.

Zav."

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" Each lessons 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.

Luca."

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 “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.

Take care,

Peter V. Simone, Woodbridge. ”

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“ 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 student’s 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 son’s 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 as a teacher and an envious of his future students who can experience his contagious passion and love of music first hand.

Sincerely,

 Zara and Michael Nazarian, Thornhill Woods. ”  

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“ 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.

With best regards,

Kevin Dang,  student at the University of Toronto, Scarborough

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“ Igor Babich has been teaching my son to play saxophone for 3 years. Using his adaptive and individual teaching method Igor dramatically improved my sun’s 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 Igor’s 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.

Valery Malenkoff, Aurora. 

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“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 !

Kevin Zhang ”

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 “Hi Igor,

Months ago, you recommended two of your students  for my big band jam.  You’ll be happy to know that it was held today and both were FANTASTIC !   Thank you so much for sending them my way.  

Again,  I’m very grateful to you…

Best regards,

Rob Hunter”

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