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- Rate £40
- Response 1h
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Number of students Marco has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
£40/hr
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- Music Theory
- Composition
- Jazz Improvisation
Improvisation (Jazz, free and different styles), ear-training, music theory & composition lessons to all levels. Very supportive, fun and relaxed environment!
- Music Theory
- Composition
- Jazz Improvisation
Lesson location
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At Marco's house: Thornton Heath
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at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 20 km from Thornton Heath
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Recommended
Marco is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Marco
- What kind of experience do you have? - Freelance musician, performing in London and across Europe/Asia. - performing my own compositions - performances at jazz festivals and Jazz clubs. - private teaching - collective jazz saxophone masterclass (Hong Kong, October 2017) - TV (TV Vintage) and RADIO (BBC radio Kent, Tunbridge Wells) performances experience - Volunteering at Oxfam bookshop (Herne Hill's branch) - Volunteering as room attendant at "Handel & Hendrix in London" museum This is my biography: Marco Marotta (born in Agrigento, Italy, on the 15th of June, 1991) is a professional freelance saxophone player (tenor, soprano and alto), composer and music tutor based in London. He's active in different genres such as Jazz, blues, funk, fusion, ambient, soul, rock and free improvisation. He started studying classical saxophone for 3 years, but afterwards he decided to turn his musical interests into the Jazz world. He obtained his Jazz bachelor degree at the conservatory “Vincenzo Bellini†of Palermo, Italy (2014). He moved to London in September 2015 and he achieved the Jazz master degree at “Guildhall school of music and drama†(2016). He took part in several masterclasses with big musicians of the Jazz scene: Joe Lovano, Dino Govoni, Danilo Rea, Emanuele Cisi, Francesco Cafiso, Max Ionata, Seamus Blake, Jerry Weldon, Marco Tamburini and Steve Grossman. He played in festivals as " Langnau Jazz Nights " (Switzerland, 2013), “Arcosoli Jazz festival†(Italy, 2014), “Concorso Chicco Bettinardi†(Italy, 2017), “Blackpool Jazz & Blues festival†(UK, 2017) and many others. He toured in Hong Kong and China (Guangzhou and Beijing) for the launch of the NTBM album “And orange†(October 2017), in the meantime he held his first saxophone masterclass in Hong Kong. Since he moved to London, he played in different venues: “Victoria & Albert†museum, “Handel & Hendrix in London†museum, Barbican free stage (with free jazz musicians as Henry Grimes and Marshall Allen from the “Sun Ra Orkestraâ€), Rich Mix, VINTAGE TV at Water Rats, Pizza express Jazz club (Maidstone), Pizza express Jazz club (The Pheasantry, Chelsea), Oliver Jazz Bar, Ain't nothing but blues bar, Milton Court, BBC RADIO KENT (Tunbridge Wells). Since February 2017 he joined the staff of the “Handel & Hendrix in London†museum. - Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate? Yes. Enhanced DBS check. - Where and with whom did you train? - Jazz bachelor degree at Conservatory "Vincenzo Bellini" of Palermo, Italy (2010-2014). I also attended a classical course there for 3 years. - Jazz Master degree at "Guildhall school of music & drama", London, UK (2015-2016) - My tutors during my master's degree: Stan Sulzmann, Iain Ballamy, Trish Clowes, Jean Toussaint, Scott Stromann, Malcolm Edmonstone, Carlos Lopez-Real, Trevor Tomkins, Martin Hathaway, Stuart Hall, Gareth Williams - masterclasses' tutors and private tutors: Joe Lovano, Seamus Blake, Steve Grossman, Dino Govoni, Emanuele Cisi, Max Ionata, Francesco Cafiso, Brandon Allen, Danilo Rea, Marco Tamburini, Jerry Weldon - Tell me about some of your current students. My current students range from children at beginner level to adults who have taken up the sax as a retirement hobby. Many of them work full-time jobs outside of music so just learn for fun and others are aspiring professionals.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
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I'm a friendly and supportive teacher who strongly believes in the importance of developing a solid practice routine for my students in order to improve their musicianship. I can teach both in English and Italian. - Which subject(s) do you teach? I teach the saxophone at any level (from beginner to advanced), jazz improvisation, music theory, elements of jazz harmony, clarinet (beginners) and flute (beginners) - Tell me about your qualifications. - Jazz master's degree at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London. - Jazz bachelor's degree at the conservatory "Vincenzo Bellini", Palermo (Italy). - High school diploma at Liceo Classico "Empedocle", Agrigento (Italy). - How much do you charge? - £35 per hour - extra fees for travel (£5), depending on the distance. - one to one lessons preferred - available for small Group lessons (25 pounds each for groups of two), - Where do you teach? At students' houses - When are you available? During weekdays and weekend - Which ages and levels do you teach? Any ages, from beginners to intermediates/advancers - Which qualifications do you prepare your students for? I can prepare students for grade exams with ABRSM and Trinity College of Music. - Do you have a personal message for students? I can teach both in English (very fluent) and Italian (my mother-tongue). I would love to help my students discover how beautiful an experience playing music is and how to enjoy and have fun with it. I am aware of what the students really need due to my years of study and training so am well qualified to help out and pass on my own musical knowledge to students young and old. Whatever their ambitions I do my utmost to help my students reach their playing goals and get as much enjoyment from playing their instrument as possible. Here is a list of important points the students will learn: - technique (scales, arpeggios and patterns in all Keys and different tempos etc) - sound (dynamic, how to develop a personal sound, long tones, overtones, vibrato, mouthpiece's exercises, etc) - breathing - articulation (staccato, legato, jazz pronunciation/swing) - time feel and expression - reading music/Learning repertoire - sight-reading - jazz improvisation - music theory/elements of jazz harmony Although my lessons are booked by the hour, I usually allow them to come to a natural ending so may go slightly over the allotted time, give or take 10-15 minutes (same lesson price charged). I have a 24-hour cancellation policy; this is to give me a chance to fit someone else into the lesson slot. If you have questions about the way I tailor my lessons or want to clarify anything I am happy to answer, don't hesitate to contact me.
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Marco has been a colleague of mine for 5 years now. He is one of the most dedicated musicians I know, transferring love and inspiration for music through his teaching to his students. He focuses on the individual and is always positive. His students particularly like his ability to make lessons fun and inspiring and his great humour.
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- £40
Pack prices
- 5h: £200
- 10h: £400
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