2SAXY ONLINE WORKSHOP: Phrasing

Phrasing: Rapping on the Sax & Lyrical Playing - SUNDAY August 2 (3-5PM ET)
CURRICULUM
Keeping Good Time (20 min)
It’s important as a horn player to not only play the melody and internalize the chord changes but also keep good time as you do it. In this segment we will lead you through exercises that will allow you to keep good time when you play acapella and with a band. This is an essential foundation for playing with good phrasing.
Rapping on the Sax with Leo (20 min)
Leo P will lead you through exercises to expand your phrasing including punchy, rhythmic rap rhythms. He will show you how you can go about creating your own rap rhythms on your instrument!
Lyrical Phrasing with Grace (20 min)
Grace will show you how to create variations and embellishments based upon the melody when you improvise. You’ll learn how you can use the lyrics to lead you in your musical decisions and to create a stronger emotional connection to what you are playing. You will also learn how to improvise using short (1 bar) and longer phrase lengths (2- 4 bars.)
Live Demonstration & Feedback Portion (45 min)
We'll bring students on to the screen to try out these techniques and get our real time feedback!
Q&A (15 min)
Ask us anything!
Don't take our word for how awesome this will be, here is what past students are saying:
“The biggest take-away from your workshop is this - access to your enthusiasm and encouragement. It has provided me with extra air under my wings in approaching my practice at the craft of playing the saxophone. You guys are the new generation, the mantle has been passed on and it couldn't be in better hands. God Bless you both!” - Jay 🎷
"You guys! I am so proud of my kid, thank you so much for encouraging her! She felt like the online workshops weren't for her because she is a student, but went for it and really gained a lot from them... both skills and confidence! Thank you for including all skill levels!" - Stacey ❤️
"Thanks again for the awesome workshop last weekend. My son thinks the world of you both. And I know Leo has been so instrumental in shaping his confidence - not just in music but in life. Just thank you. So much. These workshops are fantastic." - Jessica 🎉
The workshop is scheduled to take place at 3-5pm EST. See table below for your timezone.
Hawaii Standard Time (HST) | 9am |
Pacific Time (PST) | 12pm |
Central Time (CT) | 2pm |
Eastern Time (EST) | 3pm |
British Summer Time (BST) | 8pm |
Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 9pm |
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) | 10pm |