SAM Academy

Woodwind Program

Now Welcoming Students-All Levels

Program Overview

SAM Academy’s Woodwind Program provides individualized instruction focused on tone development, breath control, technique, and performance skills. Students receive comprehensive training on woodwind instruments in a supportive learning environment.

Instruments Offered: Tenor Saxophone • Saxophone • Clarinet

Hours: M-F | 2:00 PM — 7:00 PM (Class times based on instructor availability).

Lessons Offered: Drums and Percussion.

Lesson Length: 30 Minutes.

Cost: $35 per lesson.

Age Range: Preschool & up — tailored lessons are available for young children.

SAM Academy Woodwind Program

Beginning Woodwind

  • Instrument assembly and care
  • Proper embouchure and breath support
  • Basic tone production
  • Introduction to note reading and rhythms
  • Finger placement and basic scales
  • Simple melodies and exercises
  • Foundations of effective practice habits

Intermediate Woodwind

  • Expanded range and scale studies
  • Improved tone consistency
  • Articulation and tonguing techniques
  • Intermediate-level music reading
  • Dynamics and musical phrasing
  • Introduction to ensemble playing
  • Style studies (jazz, classical, regional styles)

Advanced Woodwind

  • Advanced tone and embouchure refinement
  • Complex rhythms and extended techniques
  • Advanced articulation and phrasing
  • Improvisation and stylistic interpretation
  • Solo and ensemble performance preparation
  • Audition and competition readiness
  • Stage presence and performance confidence

Meet Our Instructors

Our teachers bring years of professional performance and teaching experience. Lessons are built around each student’s goals — whether that’s confidence on stage, school audition prep, or creative exploration.

Nestor Cerda

Advanced Instruction

Vanessa Lomeli

Advanced Instruction

Interested in joining one of our music programs?

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Get In Touch

Located in downtown Sanger, SAM Academy is a 7,500-square-foot building that houses a Science Workshop, Art Studio, and Music Studio.

Have questions about our programs? We’d love to hear from you and help you get started. 

750 N St. Sanger, CA 93657

(559) 399-3090

Monday - Friday | 2 PM - 7 PM

Info@cvsamacademy.org