Christian August Music
Saxophone Lessons & Music Coaching for All Musicians
Learn saxophone at any level, or strengthen your improvisation, music theory, composition, and arranging skills—no matter what instrument you play.
Beginning instrumental instruction is currently offered exclusively on saxophone. Musicians of all instruments and experience levels are welcome for improvisation, theory, composition, and arranging.
2,500+ Lessons Taught
2,500+ Lessons Taught
6+ Years of Teaching Experience
6+ Years of Teaching Experience
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies
Active Performer & Arranger
Active Performer & Arranger
Individualized Instruction from a Working Musician
Christian August is a professional saxophonist, arranger, and educator with more than 2,500 private and group lessons taught. His instruction combines a strong musical foundation with the practical perspective of an active performer.
Whether you are beginning saxophone, preparing for an audition, learning to improvise, strengthening your understanding of theory, or developing an original composition, lessons are shaped around what you want to accomplish.
[Christian August] is a bright new star on the scene - Jay Greene, WDCB 90.9
What would you like to work on?
Improvisation
Understand chord changes, develop musical vocabulary, construct solos, and improvise with greater confidence. Improvisation instruction is open to musicians of any instrument, including vocalists.
Composition & Arranging
Develop original music, improve existing arrangements, and learn to write effectively for different instruments and ensembles. Composition & Arranging instruction is open to musicians of any instrument, including vocalists.
Saxophone
Develop stronger tone, technique, reading skills, musical expression, and confidence on the instrument. Saxophone instruction is available from beginner through advanced levels.
Music Theory & Tutoring
Strengthen your understanding of harmony, rhythm, ear training, analysis, and other academic music subjects. Music theory instruction is open to musicians of any instrument, including vocalists.