Supercharged Saxophone

Break through the 'intermediate trap' and become a confident jazz & blues saxophonist by mastering your practice

Start Today

"Maximize every second of practice time you have to get incredible results on the saxophone - especially if you lead a busy life."

Our students speak for us:

Trusted by thousands around the globe:

25K+

YouTube Subscribers

1.4M+

YouTube Views

4K+

SaxTuition Community

...and counting!

Hi! I'm Jeremy, founder of SaxTuition.

I've met countless passionate saxophonists all over the world who love to play and practice their saxophone, yet been unable to make progress, even after years of dedicated practice. After the success of my beginner course the SaxTuition Beginner Series, I knew it was time to share my hard-earned knowledge with a new audience of saxophone players...

... So, who am I?

I'm a professional saxophonist who's performed around the globe, on stages such as Coachella, Central Park, The Greek Theatre, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan O'Brien, The Today Show, X-Factor, Milan Fashion Week and many more. I'm a published academic author in the field of saxophone pedagogy and hold a Masters in Music from the University of Southern California.

I created Supercharged Saxophone as the perfect intermediate saxophone course, unlocking the secrets of improvisation, jazz, blues and R&B, and advanced saxophone techniques like subtone, growls and altissimo - and more!

Yes, you heard correct - that's a LOT of content 😉

Read on to discover more!

You've heard Jeremy perform on:

...and many more!

Does this sound like you?

Stuck in the "Intermediate Trap"

The Intermediate Trap is where 90% of saxophone players get stuck. They’ve mastered the basics, but still sound nothing like the legendary jazz & blues records they adore. The gap between themselves and a ‘pro’ player seems vast, and the amount of practice required to bridge the gap seems completely unachievable. Many players at this stage simply give up on their saxophone dreams and resign themselves to sounding like a ‘student’ for the rest of their lives...

...so, how did this happen?

Sax players constantly fall into the trap of equating quality practice with time spent practicing. Although time is a necessary and vital part of progressing on the saxophone, it does not guarantee success alone. In fact, wasting hours of time simply 'noodling' on the instrument often leads to saxophonists becoming disheartened and turned off practice altogether.

How do I break free?

Unlocking advanced techniques like overtones, altissimo and playing jazz & blues authentically requires a system that teaches effective, highly targeted songs and exercises that allow you to make progress no matter how much practice time you have available.

**Most intermediate sax players have never been taught an effective practice system, or been given an easy step-by-step guide for refining their sax playing beyond their beginner roots.**

Instead, they'll spend hours 'noodling' aimlessly, hoping for a breakthrough - and never getting one.

So, what's the solution?

Introducing: Supercharged Saxophone

A complete practice system for transforming your saxophone playing

Who Supercharged Saxophone is for:

#1

You've already mastered the basics

You’re getting a consistent tone, you can read sheet music, and you can play across the normal range of the saxophone. Still starting out? Check out the Beginner Series instead!

#2

You're practicing but not making progress

Since mastering the basics, your progress has stalled. No matter how much you try, you simply can’t get out of the “intermediate trap”. Your practice feels aimless and is no longer producing results.

#3

Your passion is jazz, blues & R&B

You want to play the music that inspired you - the same music that the saxophone is famous for - jazz, blues & R&B! The only problem? Sounding like the legends on the records you love feels impossible to achieve.

Look inside Supercharged Saxophone...

Take a tour of the course content with your instructor, Jeremy!

Get Supercharged Saxophone

A complete system, included inside:

Video Lessons

35+ videos have been carefully arranged into a modular system that reinforces your fundamentals, teaches you expressive saxophone techniques such as growls, subtone, overtones and altissimo, and uncovers the secrets to authentically playing and improvising in the jazz, blues and R&B genres.

PDF eBook

The included PDF eBook contains 112 pages packed full of songs and exercises to rapidly transform your saxophone playing. With clear, easy to follow instructions, you’ll always know exactly what to practice to maximise every second you have behind the saxophone.

Audio tracks

Supercharged Saxophone deserves premium backing tracks. That’s why each song contained in the course is recorded with an award winning live band in Perth, Australia. Songs have been recorded on both alto and tenor saxophones, with a third version (with backing band only) allowing students to play with the backing band only.

Topics covered:

Play jazz, blues & R&B

Playing the music we love is why we play the saxophone. With Supercharged Saxophone, you'll learn the secrets the saxophone masters use with phrasing, articulation and inflections to make your performances more captivating and authentic.

Learn to confidently improvise

Learn to craft melodic, captivating solos - even if you've never improvised before! In this step-by-step process, you'll explore pentatonic and blues scale approaches to improvisation, through to modal and multi-scale approaches that enable you to improvise in a wide range of genres.

Advanced saxophone techniques

Vibrato, subtone, growls, overtones and altissimo are some of the techniques that intimidate intermediate level students but are absolutely necessary to fully express ourselves on the saxophone. In Supercharged Saxophone you'll learn all of these techniques and more, through a carefully guided, step-by-step process that guarantees you results.

Learn the secrets to effortless practice

There is no skill more useful to a saxophonist than mastering your practice. In Supercharged Saxophone you'll learn how to maximize every minute you have on the saxophone by practicing targeted, meaningful exercises that get results. Once you've mastered the skill of practice, there's no limit to where you can take your saxophone playing.

Explore the course content:

1 - Tone Development

1.0 Intro to Tone Development (& Long Tones)

Every practice session starts with long tones. Watch this video to learn why long tones are the most important part of your practice system!

1.1 Mouthpiece Pitch Exercise

How can you tell if you're using the correct amount of pressure with your embouchure? Simple - use this easy mouthpiece exercise.You might be surprised at the results!

1.2 Intonation

Many saxophone players falsely believe that playing in tune is simply a matter of minimizing movement with our embouchure whilst playing the saxophone.However, in order to play in tune, our throat and embouchure must constantly adjust throughout the range of the saxophone in order to 'iron out' the natural variations in intonation that occur on every instrument.

1.3 Vibrato

Vibrato can be as unique and deeply personal to a saxophone player as tone can be. Certain genres might demand very specific approaches to vibrato, however in most cases (at least, in the jazz world), players are free to explore different approaches to vibrato and develop their own personal style. In this lesson, you'll learn more about the history and practical applications of the vibrato technique!

1.4 Scoops

Scoops are a bluesy, evocative technique used throughout jazz and blues music. They're also one of the most fun to play!In this video, you'll learn how to use the scooping technique to great effect - as well as a caution on overusing it.

1.5 Subtone

Subtone - the warm, wooly sound you'll hear on tender ballads by the likes of Lester Young, Lee Konitz and Joe Lovano - is a unique technique on the saxophone that involves changing the shape of our embouchure and slowing down our airstream.If executed correctly, it provides a beautiful contrast to the more powerful 'full tone' we're used to, and opens up the ability to play very low notes at a whisper quiet volume. Watch this lesson to find out more!

1.6 Fall-offs

Fall-offs (sometimes just referred to as 'falls') are another technique used by instrumentalists in the jazz and blues genres. This technique is as much about rapid timing of our fingers, as it is about embouchure and breath control.Falls can be fast or short, and are often used in ensemble playing - particularly in big band music.

1.7 Growls

You can thinking of growling on the saxophone as having our very own distortion pedal - without the need for any electronics! Listen out for players such as Junior Walker, Ben Webster, Maceo Parker and Dave Sanborn for some great examples of growling in a wide range of genres.In this video, you'll learn 2 distinct pathways (that can be combined if desired) to achieve a spine-tingling growl sound. Dive in and have fun!

1.8 Overtones

Practicing our overtones deepens our understanding of how the saxophone works, lays the groundwork for the altissimo range, and enhances our tonal control on the saxophone.Whilst a lot of players mistake playing overtones for simply adjusting lip pressure, in practice overtones also involve a technique known as 'voicing' - changing the shape of our throat and oral cavity. This can be achieved through singing a note, focussing on a particular vowel sound, or both.

1.9 Altissimo

Unlocking the saxophone's full potential involves exploring the very highest range of the saxophone - our altissimo range! Whilst playing altissimo can present a considerable challenge, by practicing the techniques introduced in the previous units (overtones, in particular) we can set ourselves up for a smooth transition into the altissimo range.

2 - Scales

2.0 Introduction to Scales

Watch this video to learn more about the scales component of Supercharged Saxophone!

2.1 Chromatic Scale

Mastering the chromatic scale is the best way to jump-start your way into Supercharged Saxophone!

2.2 Major Scales

The major scales form the basis of practically every other scale you will learn on the saxophone - so it's safe to say they're very, very important. Take your time with your major scales and arpeggios, and only move on when you're comfortable with all 12 keys.

2.3 Major Pentatonic Scales

Major pentatonic scales are used liberally in pop and R&B music, and can be used in virtually every other genre too! If you're already comfortable with your major scales, your major pentatonics should come along quite quickly.

2.4 Natural Minor Scales

Not every piece of music you play will be in a major key. In fact, some of the most beautiful, poignant music is written in minor keys! This is where your natural minor scales come in.

Once again, knowledge of your major scales will ensure these scales feel natural under your fingers.

2.5 Minor Pentatonics & Blues Scales

The minor pentatonic and blues scales are closely related to each other - in fact, they're only separated by a single note! Both scales form part of the essential toolkit for anyone improvising in the jazz, blues, R&B and pop world.

2.6 Harmonic Minors

One of the coolest and most 'exotic' sounding scales - the harmonic minor is an important scale to learn when improvising on minor keys. Listen out for the final 3 notes - the b6, major 7th, and 1 - this is where the tension is built and released!

2.7 Modes of the Major Scale

Uh-oh, I'm sitting at the piano - something must be terribly wrong! (Just kidding...)

In this lesson, I'm going to unpack some harmonic concepts that will help you understand basic chord progressions, as well as introduce a variety of new scales that will keep you busy after this course is complete!

3 - Technical Exercises

3.0 Introduction to Technical Exercises

This video provides an introduction to the Technical Exercises chapter of Supercharged Saxophone, and how to get the most out of these exercises.

3.1 LH / RH Break; Slurs & Staccatos

Make sure to double check the key signature for each exercise – it carries through for the entire line!

Slurs are marked by an arc written directly above or below the noteheads. These slurred notes (apart from the first note in the slur grouping) are not tongued.
Staccato markings (meaning ‘detached’) are written as a dot ( . ) above or below the noteheads.

3.2 Octave Break; Accents & Tenutos

The octave break is a difficult transition on the saxophone. Make sure to keep your thumb on the thumbrest the entire time and simply rock it forward to press your octave key.
An accent is written as a ( > ) marking and is a weightier note than a standard tongued note.

Tenuto markings (written as a line ( - ) above or below the notehead) are lighter and longer than a standard tongued note.

3.3 Jazz Phrasing & Swing

Swing consists of two major components:

1) An emphasis on the off-beats and
2) A triplet subdivision

Without altering the rhythm of a phrase at all, if we simply emphasize the off beats using a technique called ‘back-tonguing’, the phrase will already start to swing!

If we then go one step further and add a triplet subdivision, the swing becomes ‘deeper’ and more pronounced. Generally, slower phrases resemble this ‘triplet swing’ more than faster phrases, which tend to straighten out naturally with higher tempos.

In the left-hand column of these exercises, you’ll see phrases with only the back-tonguing technique applied. The right-hand column combines back-tonguing with the triplet subdivision, to create a hard swinging phrase.

3.4 Side C, Retaining G# key. Chromatic F# key, Marcatos

Exercises 35 - 38 are to be played with the side C fingering. The side C fingering alleviates the messy transition between the normal B and C fingerings, and is the preferred fingering when moving between these two notes specifically.

Exercises 39 - 42 can be played be retaining the G# fingering for all notes below the G#. By doing this, we can ‘pre-load’ the G# fingering so it’s already there when we need it!

Exercises 43 - 46 are to be played using the chromatic F# fingering. This key works just like the side C fingering, in that it’s perfect for chromatic passages. These exercises also introduce the marcato marking ( ^ ). It’s a heavy, punchy accent that’s achieved with the tongue and airstream.

Exercises 39 - 42 can be played be retaining the G# fingering for all notes below the G#. By doing this, we can ‘pre-load’ the G# fingering so it’s already there when we need it!

3.5 Bb Fingerings - Bis Key and Side Bb

There are 2 primary fingerings for Bb – the side Bb key, and the bis key.

For exercises 47 - 50 – use your side Bb key.
For exercises 51 - 54 – use your bis key.

Watch this lesson to learn more about these fingerings and the best scenarios to use them!

3.6 Palm Keys & Front F Fingerings

The front F fingerings are a fantastic precursor to the altissimo range, in part because they ‘feel’ different to play than their palm key counterparts.

The palm keys on the other hand, are slightly easier to play precisely and generally play with a 'purer' tone.

Both fingerings are important to know as an advanced level saxophonist, so take your time with these exercises and be sure to practice with a tuner!

3.7 Low Range & Rollers

Our pinky fingers are responsible for a surprising amount of notes on the saxophone. in fact, our lefthand pinky finger even gets a whole table to itself!

The rollers make using our pinky fingers easier and smoother, eliminating pesky ghost notes created from taking our finger off a key to move to its neighbour.

Exercises 87 – 94 have been specifically chosen to work out our pinky fingers to the max, and also maximise the use of the rollers.

As always, take your time with these exercises and be sure to practice with a metronome.

4 - Songs

4.0 Introduction to Songs Chapter

Learn more about the Songs chapter, and how to get the most out of each and every tune!

4.1 Blues For Emma

A fun medium blues that focusses on:

- Triplet swing

- Backtonguing

- Blues scale

- Improvisational 'constraints'

4.2 Golden Feels

Based on 'Fields of Gold' by Sting. A great pop ballad to focus on:

- Grace notes & turns

- Pentatonic improvisation

- Phrasing and 'telling a story'

4.3 Blues for Harvey

A medium-slow blues that reinforces rhythmic placement and swing.

Extra areas of focus:

- Accents

- 'Dressing up' a single note

- Falls / doits

- Establishing motifs during improvisation

4.4 Expressions

Based on 'Impressions' by John Coltrane. An exploration into modal improvisation!

Extra areas of focus:

- Backtonguing

- Modal improvisation

- Scoops (ala 'Coltrane')

- Alternate scales for improvisation

4.5 Bert's Blues

A slow blues to challenge your rhythmic mastery and command over the blues form!

Extra areas of focus:

- Scoops

- Falloffs

- Grace notes

- Navigating slow tempos

- Revisiting blues scale

- 'Changing gears'

4.6 Bake Anything You Want

Based on 'Shake Everything You Got' by Maceo Parker / The JB's. A funky, R&B explosion!

Extra areas of focus:

- 16th subdivision

- Turns

- Call & response patterns

- Alternate scale choices

4.7 Brew Bossa

Based on 'Blue Bossa', the jazz bossa-nova standard by Kenny Dorham.

Extra areas of focus:

- Laid back rhythmic feel (ala Dexter Gordon)

- Approaching latin music

- Multi-scale improvisation

- Weighty accents

4.8 Pass The Cheese

Based on 'Pass The Peas' by Maceo Parker. A return to the funk / R&B world of James Brown!

Extra areas of focus:

- Swung 16ths

- False fingerings

- Funk articulation

- Scale choices during improvisation

4.9 Take The B Train

Based on 'Take The A Train' by Billy Strayhorn / Duke Ellington Orchestra. One of the most well-known jazz standards of all time!

Extra areas of focus:

- Shaping a melody through dynamics

- Subtone

- Jazz articulation

- Soloing over AABA form

4.10 Sunshine

Based on 'Sunny' by Bobby Hebb - a soul-jazz classic. Famously re-recorded in the 1970's by Boney M. to great commercial success.

Extra areas of focus:

- 'Straight' 16ths

- Styleizing a pop melody with turns, scoops and glissandi

- Motific improvisation

4.11 Hot Duck Time

Based on 'Cold Duck Time' by Eddie Harris - another famous soul-jazz classic. Listen to it on Swiss Movement by Les McCann and Eddie Harris.

Extra areas of focus:

- Grace notes

- Blues scale in melody

- Finding anchor points in 16th subdivisions

- Authentic soul-jazz improvisation

4.12 Toledo

Based on 'Perdido' by the great trombonist Juan Tizol. A dive into advanced improvisational approaches.

Extra areas of focus:

- Thinking about the saxophone as a 'percussion instrument'

- Guide tones

- Limitations of blanket-scale approach

- Function of ii - V - I's

Listen to the songs

Supercharged Saxophone contains 12 great songs based on legendary tunes from the jazz, blues and R&B genres. Each song contains carefully crafted melodies and pre-written solos that teach you about phrasing and musicality, as well as improvised sections where you can explore your own creativity.

SaxTuition · Supercharged Saxophone Sampler

Our global community

Above: Our SaxTuition community as of January, 2023. SaxTuition was launched in October 2018.

We care about our students

SaxTuition is a small business, and we care about each and every student who learns with us. Having trouble with something in the series? Send us an email and we'd be happy to help! Otherwise, we also offer a full, no questions asked refund within 30 days of purchase if the series fails to live up to your expectations.

Craft authentic, melodic solos.

Transform your saxophone technique.

Find your saxophone voice.

Choose your perfect package:

Essential

HOLIDAY SALE
$297 $227 -23%

One time payment

Supercharged Saxophone (Lifetime Access)
Regular email tips
30 day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Access to SaxTuition Private Facebook Group with even more tips, tutorials and inspiration, not available anywhere else

BUY NOW

Premium

HOLIDAY SALE
$397 $297 -25%

One time payment

Everything in Essential, plus:

2 x Private Custom Feedback Videos from Jeremy reviewing your playing in detail to help you overcome your roadblocks
Priority technical support from the SaxTuition team

BUY NOW

Ultimate

HOLIDAY SALE
$997 $497 -50%

One time payment

2 x 45min Private Saxophone Lessons with Jeremy get the ultimate personalized experience and learn directly from Jeremy!
Beginner Series (Complete Course) brush up on the fundamentals anytime you want with our acclaimed beginner saxophone course!
Learn Music Theory Mini-Course learn the basics that help you read sheet music with ease (includes PDF eBook, 3 x lesson videos and interactive quiz)
Incredible savings save hundreds by bundling our best products!

BUY NOW

All prices displayed above in $USD. Feedback videos and private lessons must be redeemed within 2 years of purchase.

... but YouTube is free?

Investing in quality instruction is vital to long term success and creativity on the saxophone.

Compare your options:

YouTube

Free

No cost

It's free, but you'll be paying for the additional time to learn
No structure or framework
No songs or exercises to play
Confusing, often contradictory information
Questionable online 'experts'
No support or guidance

Private Lessons

$3744*

Annual cost (avg.)

At $72 p/h (average cost), annual cost over $3.5k for weekly lessons
Books & materials cost extra
Lessons may not fit with your schedule
Additional travel time required
Limited availability depending on your location
No guarantee of results

^{* Source: 2023 Survey - Average Cost of Private Music Lessons - Ensemble Music Schools}

Supercharged Saxophone

$297 $227

Premium: One time payment

Expert instruction
Proven, guaranteed results
Unique framework
Learn on your schedule
Lifetime access
Save money & time
100% Satisfaction Guarantee

BUY NOW

Lifetime access - no subscriptions!

The last thing you probably need right now is another. With SaxTuition, you'll never have to pay a subscription fee to access the course content - one payment grants you lifetime access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Supercharged Saxophone For All Saxophones?

How Can I Access The Course Content?

Can I Download The Entire Course To My Device?

How Much Experience Do I Need For Supercharged Saxophone?

Is This A Subscription Service?

What Is The 100% Satisfaction Guarantee?

Build an effortless practice system

Supercharged Saxophone is a proven framework that maximises every available second you have to practice. By breaking down each major topic into small, manageable steps, you’ll always feel a sense of progress as you work through the content. Studio recorded backing tracks recorded with a live band give you an authentic gateway into the world of jazz, blues and R&B, and will leave you itching to play your saxophone at every available opportunity!

Hear more from our students:

"Jeremy and the Supercharged Saxophone system helped me realize where I'd been going wrong all these years..... I needed to fix my practice and play the right stuff!!

I've had this for a little over a month and I already can't BELIEVE the difference it's made....

Now I sound like a real jazz player! My improvising is getting better every week"

Martin B.
Fort St. John, Canada

"After picking up sax 10 years ago, I confess my passion was slowly fading. I couldn't make progress like I used to in the early years and had spent a lot of money on lessons and online courses.

I noticed an instant change when I started learning with Supercharged Sax. I am finding joy in the simplicity of sticking to this system and seeing progress every week - what fun it's been! Thank you Jeremy and SaxTuition!"

Krista R.
Glasgow, Scotland

"I knew SaxTuition was the real deal after I started with the Beginner Series back in 2020. Since then I've been actively involved in my community jazz band.

This is the course I've been hanging out for. After 3 months I am a completely different sax player from who I was before.

After ripping through a 12 bar blues last Sunday I'm now the go-to soloist in the band! This has been a dream, thanks Jeremy"

Walter L-S.
Sydney, Australia