‘Getting to know your Saxophone' is a course designed to give you an insight into the technical world of your instrument. The course will re-introduce you to your Saxophone and teach you how to diagnose the instrument, recognise faults and do simple non-invasive emergency repairs on the go.

The course is held on site at our specialist Woodwind and Brass Warehouse in Maidenhead, where Dawkes Music has supplied instruments, repair supplies and tools to musicians and technicians around the world for over 50 years.

Who Is the Course Suitable For?

This course on Sunday 18th of August is suitable for any player of intermediate level or above, adult learners, teachers, students and anyone wanting to gain more knowledge on how the Saxophone works. We will explore what commonly goes wrong, how to diagnose the Saxophone and how to tackle the problems that may arise.

We will cover history, sound production and basic acoustics, explore each part of the Saxophone and how they behave. The course has limited spaces to ensure we give you tailored advice and support. You will learn to recognise a wealth of problems, as well as diagnosing your own Saxophone.

"Well presented, with a good balance between info and practical. I would definitely say I felt more knowledgeable and confident due to the course." - Customer Feedback

What Does it Involve?

The course is interactive, practical and will leave you feeling confident in the functionality of each part of the Saxophone as well as providing the tools to diagnose your instrument when something seems amiss. You will receive a goodie-bag with accessories, repair materials and a guide for later use when diagnosing on the go.

Please note the course will not teach servicing or professional repair of Saxophones, but is a players guide to the inner workings of musical instruments. There are limited spaces available as we like to keep the groups small (max 8).

About the Tutor

Sun Hellerud is part of our team of highly skilled workshop technicians here at Dawkes Music. She studied Woodwind Instruments: Making and Repair at Newark College receiving a level 3 qualification in engineering operations. The qualification included tool making and metalwork as well as instrument repair and manufacture. Sun joined our team in 2014 and now repairs both woodwind and brass instruments in our workshop.

"The teacher was excellent. Her enthusiasm and professionalism shone through." - Customer Feedback

Cancellation Policy

Please Note: All ticket sales are non-refundable. If the event is rescheduled, all purchases will be honoured for the next event date. If you cannot attend the event, you may transfer your purchase to another person. If the event is cancelled, all purchases will be refunded in full.

Your Safety

Due to the CoVid-19 outbreak we have limited the group size and will do our very best to practice safe social distancing throughout the course. We have hand sanitiser and cleaning products at hand and will talk about the best ways to ensure your Saxophone is clean as part of the course.