Saxophone Lessons Kelowna, Lora Wentworth, Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna, Music Instructor.

Saxophone Lessons Kelowna

Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna
455 Glen Pine Ct, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1R3
250-317-3685

Learn to play the saxophone with personalized private lessons at Upbeat Music Academy in Glenmore, Kelowna.

Whether you’re picking up the saxophone for the first time, preparing for school band, exploring jazz improvisation, or getting ready for music exams, lessons are tailored to your individual goals, experience, and musical interests.

Lora Wentworth has over 25 years of teaching experience and works with children, teens, and adults in a relaxed, encouraging environment where students build confidence while developing solid musical skills.

Private saxophone lessons start at $34 per half hour.

Why Choose Upbeat Music Academy for Saxophone Lessons?

For over 20 years, Lora Wentworth has been a trusted saxophone teacher in Kelowna, known for her ability to tailor lessons to each student’s unique needs. Whether you’re picking up the sax for the first time or refining your skills, she’s here to help!

With Lora, learning the saxophone is more than just playing notes—it’s about having fun and making music come to life. From smooth scales to epic solos, she’ll be there to guide you every step of the way!

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Students performing their saxophones in a Concert

What You’ll Learn in Saxophone Lessons

Lessons are designed to help students become confident, well-rounded musicians while enjoying the process of making music.

Students will learn how to:

  • Produce a clear, consistent tone
  • Develop proper breathing and embouchure
  • Improve rhythm, timing, and musical expression
  • Read standard music notation confidently
  • Strengthen sight-reading skills
  • Understand scales, arpeggios, chords, and music theory
  • Develop ear training and listening skills
  • Learn improvisation and soloing techniques
  • Perform with confidence
  • Play music in styles including jazz, pop, funk, classical, and contemporary music

After meeting Lora Wentworth, it won’t be hard to see why she’s known as one of the best Saxophone teachers in Kelowna!

See Lora’s lesson policies here

Meet Your Saxophone Teacher

Lora Wentworth has been teaching music for over 25 years and is known for her patient, encouraging approach to teaching students of all ages.

She holds:

  • Diplomas in Music Performance and Composition
  • Licentiate in Music Education (RSL Awards)
  • Grade 8 Royal Conservatory of Music

Lora teaches students from complete beginners through advanced musicians and enjoys helping each student discover their own musical potential.

Start Playing Today!
Students performing their saxophones in a Concert

Saxophone Lessons Kelowna

Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna
455 Glen Pine Ct, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1R3
250-317-3685

Learn to play the saxophone with personalized private lessons at Upbeat Music Academy in Glenmore, Kelowna.

Whether you’re picking up the saxophone for the first time, preparing for school band, exploring jazz improvisation, or getting ready for music exams, lessons are tailored to your individual goals, experience, and musical interests.

Lora Wentworth has over 25 years of teaching experience and works with children, teens, and adults in a relaxed, encouraging environment where students build confidence while developing solid musical skills.

Private saxophone lessons start at $34 per half hour.

Saxophone Lessons Kelowna, Lora Wentworth, Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna, Music Instructor.

Why Choose Upbeat Music Academy for Saxophone Lessons?

Learning the saxophone should be enjoyable, rewarding, and inspiring. Every lesson is designed around the individual student, allowing beginners to build strong fundamentals while helping experienced players continue developing their technique and musicianship.

Students enjoy:

  • Private one-on-one instruction
  • Lessons for beginners through advanced players
  • Children, teens, and adults welcome
  • Experienced teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience
  • Preparation for school band and jazz band
  • Rockschool and RCM exam preparation
  • College and university audition preparation
  • Two optional student showcases each year
  • Convenient Glenmore location with flexible lesson times
5-stars Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna

Makes learning the saxophone fun!

Lora is a down to earth and intentional instructor that makes learning the saxophone fun! She helps set reasonable goals to achieve each week especially since I have a busy schedule!

Wells Dearborn

What You’ll Learn in Saxophone Lessons

Lessons are designed to help students become confident, well-rounded musicians while enjoying the process of making music.

Students will learn how to:

  • Produce a clear, consistent tone
  • Develop proper breathing and embouchure
  • Improve rhythm, timing, and musical expression
  • Read standard music notation confidently
  • Strengthen sight-reading skills
  • Understand scales, arpeggios, chords, and music theory
  • Develop ear training and listening skills
  • Learn improvisation and soloing techniques
  • Perform with confidence
  • Play music in styles including jazz, pop, funk, classical, and contemporary music

After meeting Lora Wentworth, it won’t be hard to see why she’s known as one of the best Saxophone teachers in Kelowna!

See Lora’s lesson policies here

5-stars Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna

Saxophone lessons are great!

Our daughter has been taking piano and sax lessons with Lora for over 7 years. Lora is a fabulously fun and knowledgeable teacher.
We can’t recommend her enough.

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Lora Wentworth Saxophone Lessons Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna

Meet Your Saxophone Teacher

Lora Wentworth has been teaching music for over 25 years and is known for her patient, encouraging approach to teaching students of all ages.

She holds:

  • Diplomas in Music Performance and Composition
  • Licentiate in Music Education (RSL Awards)
  • Grade 8 Royal Conservatory of Music

Lora teaches students from complete beginners through advanced musicians and enjoys helping each student discover their own musical potential.

5-stars Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna

Makes learning the saxophone fun!

Lora is a down to earth and intentional instructor that makes learning the saxophone fun! She helps set reasonable goals to achieve each week especially since I have a busy schedule!

Wells Dearborn

5-stars Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna

Saxophone lessons are great!

My saxophone lessons are great! Recommend this place.

Jasper Dueck

5-stars Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna

Saxophone lessons are great!

Our daughter has been taking piano and sax lessons with Lora for over 7 years. Lora is a fabulously fun and knowledgeable teacher.
We can’t recommend her enough.

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The Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna serves Kelowna, Rutland, Wilden, Lake Country, Kettle Valley and West Kelowna

FAQ

  • Lora Wentworth charges $33/half hour private Saxophone lesson

When you sign up for lessons, you book in for a specific weekly time slot. Most commonly, September through June, as the Upbeat Music Academy follows the “school calendar”.

Lesson fees are either payable IN FULL for the entire year in advance of starting your lessons, or you have the option of choosing an averaged monthly pre-authorized payment either through your credit card, eTransfer or cash. Please note: casual cash payments are not available.

Here is an average breakdown for a private 30 minute lesson starting in September and ending at the end of June:

  • Lump Sum: 38 x $30 + $50 = $1140 (38 lessons times $30/lesson)
  • Semester: 38 x $30 = $1140 divided by 3 ($380.00 per semester)
  • Monthly: 38 x $30 = $1140 divided by 10 months ($114.00 per month)

These amounts will vary depending on instructor price, length of lesson, start date and weekday. (Monday, Friday and Saturdays are generally less expensive because of Holidays).

The service charge for returned cheque’s is $20.00 per cheque.

Clients can pay by:

  • Credit card
  • eTransfer
  • Cheque
  • Cash

All lessons are to be pre paid (in advance) before lessons begin.

On average 8 or 9 years old depending on their hand size, but as soon as a child is big enough to hold a Saxophone and be able to reach the keys with their fingers, then they’re ready.

All instruments must be supplied by the client for lessons and practice at home, due to hygiene and maintenance. If you need an instrument, please contact your local Music store.

  • Your Saxophone
  • Method book(s), reeds, neck strap, sheet music, worksheets, lesson binder/notebook for lessons and assignments
  • Even though I’m equipped with my own computer, tablet or mobile phone which will have access to Youtube, if the student is wanting to learn or needs help with a particular song by ear, please bring your device the song is on (iPad, Cel Phone, Etc.).
  • If it’s your first Saxophone lesson with us and you have taken lessons before, please bring any previous learning material to your lesson.

Absolutely!

We love teaching Adults!

I’ve had students into their early 90’s learning how to play the saxophone! It’s never too late!

Music has so many benefits for the brain. Not only is it a way to keep yourself busy, relieve stress or revisit songs from you past (or present), Music is also good as medicine. Read a bit more about that on my blog here.

  • Missed lessons happen from time to time. We do have options like:
    • Online lesson (ZOOM)
    • Extending a lesson (schedule permitting)
    • Rescheduling the lessons for another day (schedule permitting)Keep in mind there are no paid lessons over Christmas holidays or Spring break so make up lessons can be arranged at those times as well. See Lora’s  lesson policies for more information.
  • Please keep in mind, you as the client are buying the instructor’s time; you are not buying the lesson.
  • If you forget or choose not to come, regardless of circumstance, you have still paid for your instructor’s time. That said, we will do what we can to provide a make up lesson.
  • There are no refunds for missed lessons.
  • The Instructor is not obligated to supply make-up lessons or credits but may do so at his or her discretion.
  • All make-up lessons promised by your instructor must be completed by the end of June.
  • If your lesson is cancelled by the instructor, your time will be rescheduled.
  • If your instructor can not reschedule a lesson due to their absence, the lesson will be refunded.

If you want to get good, you need to put in the time.

Many of us are used to instant gratification now a days. Please understand you will get out of the piano what you put into it time wise.  The more consistently you practice, the better you’ll get.

On average, 30 minutes of practice or more a day depending on the level the student is what is needed.

That said most younger students will need to ease into it.

With younger students, start with 10 minutes 4-5 days a week and then increase the practice time slowly till you can get to 20 or 30 minutes a day.

Set a daily time to get in the habit of practicing. For example: After dinner, as soon as you get home from school or a set time 4-4:30pm.

If you do this 5 days a week, take the weekend off.

First off, we’ll miss you!

Two lessons notice must be provided for withdrawal. Immediate withdrawal is subject to a two lesson cancellation fee. The Upbeat Music Academy reserves the right to terminate lesson contracts on unpaid accounts.

In case interest is waining, please keep in mind that we teach other instruments too like Guitar, Bass, and Ukulele

Hours of operation:

Monday: 3-9pm
Tuesday: 9:30am-9pm
Wednesday: 3-9pm
Thursday: 3-9pm

Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna
455 Glen Pine Crt.
Kelowna, BC
V1V 1R3
P: 250-317-3685

(We’re very close to Watson Rd. Elementary School)

See our map here

The Upbeat Music Academy follows the School District 23 Calendar

Please note:

  • There are still lessons on Pro D days (they are not considered a Holiday)
  • Clients are not charged for lessons that land on Holidays so there are no make up lessons or refund owed.
Reviews and testimonials for Music Instructor Noel Wentworth

“My son was taught guitar by Noel, and he simply is one of the best guitar instructors and nicest people you can ever hope to meet!”

Bill Grigg
Parent

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Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna 5 star reviews

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