Marco

5 (3 reviews)

Rate $94
Response 1h
Students
Number of students Marco has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
14
Number of students Marco has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (3 reviews)

$94/h

Flute
Saxophone
Clarinet

Marco Marotta,Professional saxophone player based in South London, giving instrument, harmony, composition and improvisation lessons at any level. Relaxed and supportive approach!

Flute
Saxophone
Clarinet

Lesson location

- online

About Marco

- What kind of experience do you have?

- performances and tour in London, across UK, Europe and Asia.
- composer
- performances at international jazz festivals and Jazz clubs.
- private teaching
- peripatetic Saxophone teacher at "St John's Catholic School"
- collective jazz saxophone masterclass (Hong Kong, october 2017)
- performances for TV shows and radio
- Volunteering at Oxfam bookshop (Herne Hill's branch)
- Volunteering as room attendant at "Handel & Hendrix in London" museum

BIOGRAPHY :
Marco Marotta is an Italian-born saxophone player and music tutor based in London since 2015. He’s active in a wide range of genres (such as Jazz, blues, funk, fusion, ambient, electronic, hip hop, soul, rock and free improvisation), being involved in different original projects.

After studying classical music for 3 years, he decided to turn his musical interest more into Jazz, obtaining first a Jazz Bachelor’s degree at the Conservatory “Vincenzo Bellini” in Palermo (Italy) and afterwards a Jazz Master’s degree at “Guildhall School of Music & Drama” (2016). He also took part to masterclasses with some saxophone icons such as Joe Lovano, Seamus Blake, Steve Grossman, Max Ionata, Emanuele Cisi.

Through the years he has performed in several festivals around Europe & UK such as "Langnau Jazz Nights" (Switzerland), "Isle of Wight Festival", "Cheltenham Jazz Festival", "Shambala", "Shoppingen Blues Festival" (Germany) and many others. He has also toured in China & Hong Kong. In the UK he has done shows in different kind of venues (Ronnie Scott’s, Pizza Express Live in Soho, Royal Albert Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Manchester Bridgewater Hall).

- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?

Yes. Enhanced DBS check.

- Where and with whom did you train?

- Jazz bachelor degree at Conservatory "Vincenzo Bellini" of Palermo, Italy (2010-2014). I also attended a classical course there for 3 years.
- Jazz Master degree at "Guildhall school of music & drama", London, UK (2015-2016)
- My tutors during my master's degree: Stan Sulzmann, Iain Ballamy, Trish Clowes, Jean Toussaint, Scott Stromann, Malcolm Edmonstone, Carlos Lopez-Real, Trevor Tomkins, Martin Hathaway, Stuart Hall, Gareth Williams
- masterclasses' tutors and private tutors: Joe Lovano, Seamus Blake, Steve Grossman, Dino Govoni, Emanuele Cisi, Max Ionata, Francesco Cafiso, Brandon Allen, Danilo Rea, Marco Tamburini, Jerry Weldon

- Tell me about some of your current students.

My current students range from children to adults, from beginners to advanced/Professional. I prepare some of them for exame (ABRS, Trinity etc), whilst others wanna take up the sax as a retirement hobbie, Many of them work full time jobs outside of music so just learn for fun and others are aspiring professionals.

About the lesson

I'm a friendly and supportive teacher who strongly believes in the importance of developing a solid practice routine for my students in order to improve their musicianship. I can teach both in english and italian.

- Which subject(s) do you teach?

- Saxophone (tenor, alto, soprano) at any levels
- Jazz Improvisation (all instruments)
- Flute (beginner to intermediate)
- Clarinet (Beginner to intermediate)
- Music Theory
- Jazz Harmony
- Ear Training

- Tell me about your qualifications.

- Jazz master's degree at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London.
- Jazz bachelor's degree at the conservatory "Vincenzo Bellini", Palermo (Italy).
- High school diploma at Liceo Classico "Empedocle", Agrigento (Italy).

- How much do you charge?

ONE TO ONE
- £40 per hour
- £60 = 1.50h
- £80 = 2 hours
GROUP LESSONS
- £30 per person (1hour)
- £35 per person (1.50 hour)
- extra fees for travel (£5), depending on the distance.

- Where do you teach?

At students' houses
, at my place and online (Skype etc)

- When are you available?

During weekdays and weekend

- Which ages and levels do you teach?

Any ages, from beginners to intermediates/advancers

- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?

I can prepare students for grade exams with ABRSM and Trinity college of music.

- Do you have a personal message for students?

I can teach both in english (very fluent) and italian (my mother-tongue). I would love to help my students discover how beautiful an experience playing music is and how to enjoy and have fun with it. I am aware of what the students really need due to my years of study and training so am well qualifed to help out and pass on my own musical knowledge to students young and old. Whatever their ambitions I do my utmost to help my students reach their playing goals and get as much enjoyment from playing their instrument as possible.

Here is a list of important points the students will learn:
- technique (scales, arpeggios and patterns in all Keys and different tempos etc)
- sound (dynamic, how to develop a personal sound, long tones, overtones, vibrato, mouthpiece's exercies,etc)
- breathing
- articulation (staccato, legato, jazz pronunciation/swing)
- time feel and expression
- reading music/Learning repertoire
- sight-reading
- jazz improvisation
- music theory/ elements of jazz harmony

Although my lessons are booked by the hour, I usually allow them come to a natural ending so may go slightly over the alloted time, give or take 10-15 minutes (same lesson price charged).
I have a 24 hour cancellation policy; this is to give me a chance to fit someone else into the lesson slot.
If you have questions about the way i tailor my lessons or want to clarify anything i am happy to answer, don't hesitate to contact me.

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5 (3 reviews)

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Audrey
- 5
Perfect! He is patient and encouraging even to a 70 year old beginner like me
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Audrey

Perfect! He is patient and encouraging even to a 70 year old beginner like me
Graham
- 5
Perfect! Marco is an excellent teacher and saxophonist. He is providing a tailor made course based on my requirements. He provides very well paced lessons and a good level of challenge. He is reliable, friendly and patient in his approach.
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Graham

Perfect! Marco is an excellent teacher and saxophonist. He is providing a tailor made course based on my requirements. He provides very well paced lessons and a good level of challenge. He is reliable, friendly and patient in his approach.
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Nadine

Marco has been a colleague of mine for 5 years now. He is one of the most dedicated musicians I know, transferring love and inspiration for music through his teaching to his students. He focuses on the individual and is always positive. His students particularly like his ability to make lessons fun and inspiring and his great humour.
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Nadine
Marco has been a colleague of mine for 5 years now. He is one of the most dedicated musicians I know, transferring love and inspiration for music through his teaching to his students. He focuses on the individual and is always positive. His students particularly like his ability to make lessons fun and inspiring and his great humour.
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5 h: $472
10 h: $849

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$94/h

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ONE TO ONE
£50 = 1h
£70 = 1h and 30mins
£80 = 2 hours
GROUP LESSONS
£40 (per person) = 1h
£50 (per person) = 1h and 30mins

Marco Marotta,Professional saxophone player based in South London, giving instrument, harmony, composition and improvisation lessons at any level. Relaxed and supportive approach!

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Marco's Video

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