Jazz Saxophone Lessons

Learn Jazz Saxophone Online with Magnus Bakken

Magnus Bakken is a Norwegian jazz saxophonist and composer with over 20 years of playing experience. He studied jazz at Berklee College of Music and the Norwegian Academy of Music, and now teaches both saxophone players and other instrumentalists who want to strengthen their jazz improvisation skills. His online lessons and resources are delivered through Patreon, where members gain access to a complete ecosystem of educational material, community support, and ongoing masterclasses.

The greatest revelation for my saxophone playing in the last decades. It will still take some time to get really used to it, but this is just wow!!! - Patreon Subscriber

Magnus hosts a monthly online jazz masterclass focused on a single topic each time. Previous masterclasses have covered bebop vocabulary, rhythm, approach tones, practice structure, tension and release, creative improvisation strategies, and more. Each session includes demonstrations, explanations, and exercises you can use immediately in your own practicing. All the previously hosted masterclasses are available when subscribing.

The Patreon also includes a structured 12-week saxophone program called Overtones in 12 Weeks, designed to improve control across the entire range of the saxophone through a progressive series of overtone exercises. This course is a focused tone and sound control program for saxophonists, complete with weekly practice plans for each of the 12 weeks.

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Key Features of the Patreon Membership

Overtones in 12 Weeks

This is Magnus Bakken’s complete overtone course for saxophone. It is built to develop full control of the instrument’s registers through targeted overtone exercises, warmups, and weekly practice plans. The course goes far beyond learning the overtone series. It guides saxophone players through practical drills that build tone quality, stability, flexibility, and airflow control.

The overtones are really clicking now, feels like i have control and know where to have my tounge at when i try to hit the overtones. - Patreon Subscriber

Monthly Jazz Masterclasses

Each month, Magnus hosts a new masterclass on a specific topic in jazz improvisation. They are designed for all instrumentalists who want to improve their jazz language and musical understanding. Past topics include:

• Bebop vocabulary

• Rhythm and phrasing

• Approach tones

• Structuring an effective practice session

• Creative improvisation through tension and release

All previous masterclasses remain available to watch on demand, creating a growing library of in-depth jazz education.

PDF Library

Members get access to a constantly expanding PDF archive. This includes:

• Bebop workouts

• Approach tone exercises

• Solo transcriptions

• Arrangements

• All charts and materials from Magnus’s album Slackline

This PDF library supports both saxophone players and other instrumentalists who want written material to practice jazz language, technique, and concepts.

Supportive Community on Discord

Patreon members also join a private Discord community where they can discuss practicing, share recordings, ask questions, and receive encouragement from other players. It is an active, supportive environment that helps motivate consistent progress.

Personal Feedback and Mentorship

At higher tiers, members can submit a video each month for Magnus to review. He provides direct feedback on tone, technique, improvisation, and practice strategy.

For the most in-depth guidance, the most exclusive mentorship tier includes a 45-minute private lesson each month, along with follow-ups between lessons through a private chat. This tier functions as an ongoing online mentorship program.

Start Learning Today

Whether you are a saxophonist looking to strengthen your tone and control, or a jazz musician on any instrument wanting to expand your improvisation skills, Magnus Bakken’s Patreon provides a structured, in-depth, and community-driven way to improve. The overtone course, monthly masterclasses, PDF library, Discord community, and mentorship options create a complete learning environment.

Join today to start building your sound, technique, and personal musical voice.