Winnipeg (Henderson) - Saxophone Lessons

Perla Wiens

Lesson Coordinator
Call or text - 204-515-1117
Email - [email protected]

Jacob Herd (Clarinet, Piano, Saxophone, Bass Guitar)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Style: jazz

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Jacob Herd is a versatile multi-instrumentalist performer, composer, and teacher and an in-demand part of Winnipeg’s music scene! After graduating from Brandon University in 2016 with a Bachelor’s of Music, Jacob moved back to Winnipeg and began performing as side musician with an array of Winnipeg artists and bands.

Jacob’s passion and love of music informs his approach to teaching, and his eclectic experience makes him a versatile teacher. Specializing in beginner and intermediate students, Jacob aims to inspire a fundamental love for music and curiosity about how it works, basing lessons around the goals interests and of the student.

Jacob offers lessons in English, and his rate is $28/half hour.

Simon Ng (Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday

Simon is a classically trained musician who plays piano, clarinet, saxophone, and flute. He began his musical journey by learning piano at the age of 9 and later found his love for woodwind instruments in high school. He attained the ABRSM graded music exam in piano, clarinet, saxophone, flute, and music theory. He received his Bachelor of Arts (Music) from the University of Hong Kong. During his studies, he was awarded the Arts Faculty Dean’s list, Yamaha Music Scholarship, and Professor Robert Lord Memorial Prize and he was the clarinetist in the university’s student orchestra.

Simon has taught piano, clarinet, saxophone, flute, and music theory for over 10 years and has experience in teaching students of all ages, from elementary school to retired adults. He was also a wind instrument instructor for elementary and high schools. He loves teaching music and enjoys sharing his love of music with his students. He believes music is for everyone and that music education is a wonderful learning experience. Lesson content would be uniquely tailored for each student and the genre would be from classical repertoires to pop hits based on individual interests and levels.

He is fluent in English, Cantonese, and fair in Mandarin. His rate is $28 per half hour.