What Makes Death by Sax Different?
Learn at Your Own Pace: No rush. No judgment. Just steady progress tailored to you.
Designed for Adults: Focused on fulfillment and creativity, not tests or stress.
Express Yourself Through Music: Play the songs you love and find your voice.
Creative, Flexible Teaching: Lessons built around your goals, not a rigid curriculum.
Foundations That Last: Real skills you can apply to any music style, for life.
Feel Confident, Not Scared: Turn mistakes into freedom and fear into expression.
Personalized 1-on-1 Support: Every lesson is customized for your unique journey.
become a saxophone black belt
White Belt
Orientation to sound, breath, and your instrument. No experience required.
Blue Belt
“Speak the Sound” – Learn basic melody, rhythm, and play with confidence.
Purple Belt
Unlock music theory, articulation, tone, and improvisation skills.
Brown Belt
Advanced phrasing, dynamic expression, and bebop concepts.
Black Belt
You’re a master. Take on any musical challenge and express yourself fluently. Ready for college ensembles or professional gigs.
About Death by Sax
I’m Andrew, a professional musician and music coach who teaches music the way I wish it had been taught to me — with creativity, encouragement, and real-world skills.
At Death by Sax, the focus is on unlocking your musical voice — not rigid perfection.
If you want a clear path, there’s a full curriculum leading to a Death by Sax Black Belt — a real achievement that marks your mastery.
But whether you follow the full path or just explore at your own pace, every lesson is built around you: your goals, your style, your growth.
Music isn’t about perfection. It’s about fearless expression. Let’s get started.