From first note
to first real song.
A structured 6-module path for adult beginners who want to sound good on music they actually love — not just complete drills.
Self-paced
Play real songs, fast
6
Modules
18+
Years teaching sax
8+
Countries reached
331K+
Readers reached
/ Get started
Kick off your journey to playing music you actually love!
/ learning paths
A clear path from first note to first real song
Follow the same structure every student uses. Each module builds on the last, with a practice checklist to keep you on track.
Foundations
Get a usable tone within your first session, then learn to read rhythm the way pop music actually uses it.
Embouchure & breath support
Reading rhythm from real songs
Syncopation & groove
Your First Song
Play a complete, real contemporary song within weeks, then learn to hear chords like a sax player, not a theory student.
Full song, deconstructed
Chord tones by ear
Modern genre phrasing
Style & Your Sound
Develop the tone and expression modern genres demand, then build a repeatable framework for teaching yourself any new song.
Vibrato, bends & dynamics
Pick & self-teach new songs
Simple improvisation starters
Backed by 18 years of saxophone teaching
/ Why this course
Why you’ll love learning here
Every module is built around playing real songs — the way you actually learn an instrument.
Structured Path
A logical 6-module path designed to build your playing, session by session.
More Than Just Notes
Let’s explore the “what,” “why,” and “how” of playing music that means something to you.
Two Experienced Players
Built by Matthew Neill & Jennifer Grier since 2008
Real Song Practice
We’ll work through real songs together, not just isolated drills.
Progress Tracker
Stay on track and build a real practice habit.

/ your instructor
Hi, I’m Matthew Neill
Since 2008, I’ve been helping saxophone players of every level get more out of the instrument — together with fellow contributor Jennifer Grier. From choosing your first horn to playing the songs you actually love, everything in this course comes from what works with real students, not textbook theory.
/ our story
Real teaching experience, not just theory

Real progress, not busywork
No wasted practice time
Every session is built around getting a usable, likeable tone fast — not weeks of long-tone drills before anything fun happens.

Learn songs you actually like
Not classical etudes
Rhythm and reading are taught through real contemporary songs, so what you practice sounds like the music you already listen to.

A repeatable framework
For any new song
Once you finish the six modules, you’ll have a simple process for teaching yourself any new song on your own.

Chords that make sense
No dense theory
Chord deconstruction is taught the practical way — how to hear it and play it, not memorize it for a test.

Built on real teaching
Since 2008
Everything here comes from years of answering real questions from real saxophone players, not a generic curriculum template.

Style for modern genres
Pop, R&B, soul
Vibrato, bends and phrasing are taught specifically for the genres you actually want to play, not classical norms.

A path, not just videos
Structured and paced
Six modules, each building on the last, with a practice checklist so you always know the next step.

From first note onward
Adult beginners welcome
Designed specifically for adult beginners who want to sound good on real music, not just complete an exercise book.
/ The masterclass
From first note to first real song
The complete 6-module Masterclass: structured lessons, backing tracks, and a private community for accountability.
$497
One-time payment
Lifetime access
All 6 modules + future updates
Backing tracks & community
Practice checklists & song library
/ Frequently asked
The things people
email us about most
The Masterclass is six modules, self-paced. Most students move through it in a few weeks, spending as much time on each module as they need.
No. The course is built specifically for adult beginners — Module 1 starts from your very first note.
Yes — there’s a private community for accountability and feedback as you work through the modules.
Yes — the course is built to work well on mobile, since a lot of practice happens with a phone propped on a music stand.
Yes, we offer a 30-day refund policy. Please reach out via our contact page if you need assistance.