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Hey everybody! I'm Tom! Welcome to SAXTEACHER UK — your one-stop hub for music lessons near you in London. Whether you're searching for music classes for adults, music lessons for kids near me, or just a great music instructor near you, you've come to the right place.
I teach saxophone, clarinet, flute and piano.

I'm a professional music teacher and published composer with experience of working at every educational level. I take my work seriously and have fun while doing it! You can find out more about me and my experience on the About Me page.

Tom Harrison, saxophone and music teacher based in Lewisham, London
since 2009
Tom teaching a student during a private music lesson
Years experience
Lessons taught weekly
ABRSM exam successes
Happy clients

Music Lessons in London

Sax teacher South East London

Saxophone Lessons

Jazz, pop or classical — saxophone lessons in London for adults and kids. Beginner through Grade 8 and beyond.

Clarinet teacher South East London

Clarinet Lessons

From orchestral classics to jazz — clarinet lessons for kids and adults in London. All grades, all styles welcome.

Flute teacher South East London

Flute Lessons

Tone, technique and musicality — flute lessons in London for beginners to advanced adults and children alike.

Piano teacher South East London

Piano Lessons

Chords, scales and improvisation — piano lessons in London for adults and kids at every level, classical or jazz.

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Playing an instrument is a chance to let your individuality and style flourish. I offer adult music lessons and music lessons for kids near me — musicians from age 8 to 80, students, undergraduates, professionals and hobby players. Whether you're a complete beginner looking for music classes near you, an intermediate looking to improve your groove, or an advanced student wanting to add some SPICE to your improvising skills — whether you want to learn to play saxophone, clarinet, flute or piano, ITS ALL GOOD!

I like to keep creativity ALIVE in my music classes for adults and kids by working in harmony with your personality, skills and goals. If exams are your thing, that works too! My students have a great track record of success in ABRSM exams from Grades 1-8.

Saxophone, sheet music and practice materials used in lessons
Student and teacher working through a piece during a lesson
So what are you waiting for!? Get in touch today and let the expression session begin!

Music Classes Near Me — South East London

Finding music instructors near me matters — and I'm based right here in Lewisham, SE13. I teach at my studio or visit you at home across South East London. Lessons at mine are encouraged as I can provide a comfortable learning environment with a large variety of teaching resources, a sound system and upright piano.

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Lewisham & Catford

Studio lessons at my home, or home visits across Lewisham Centre, Ladywell and Catford. This is where I'm based — the most convenient option for local students.

SE13 • SE6
Most Local

Hither Green

All of Hither Green and Ladywell — just a short walk or cycle from my studio. Home visit music lessons available throughout.

SE13 • SE12 • SE6

Blackheath

Covering Blackheath, Kidbrooke and Westcombe Park. Home visit lessons available.

SE3 • SE10

Lee

All postcodes around Lee, South East London. Home visit lessons available.

SE12

Greenwich & Deptford

Covering Greenwich and Deptford. Home visit lessons available.

SE10 • SE8

New Cross

Covering New Cross and Telegraph Hill. Home visit lessons available.

SE14

Sydenham

Covering Sydenham and Clock House. Home visit lessons available.

SE26 • BR3

Dulwich

Dulwich Village, East Dulwich and West Dulwich. Home visit lessons available.

SE21 • SE22 • SE24

Online Music Lessons

Not in South East London? No problem — I also teach online via Zoom or FaceTime. Online music lessons can be extremely rewarding at any level, and are perfect for distance learners and international students.

Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced

Beginner music lessons

Beginner Lessons

Posture, Breathing, Hand Position

Develop a foundational and flexible technique

Learn or develop aural skills

Understand and develop pulse / rhythmic awareness

Play your first pieces and learn to improvise!

Starting from £20 / 30 min
Intermediate music lessons

Intermediate Lessons

Consolidate the basics of posture and technique

Improve fluency in sight reading

Learn jazz harmony and start building a jazz vocabulary from famous recordings

Develop stronger time and rhythm

Gain confidence in improvisation

Starting from £20 / 30 min
Advanced music lessons

Advanced Lessons

Advanced harmonic techniques

Gain a higher level of creative expression through improvisation

Develop your jazz vocabulary and compositional skills

Advanced rhythmic techniques

Solve problems and break barriers to progress

Starting from £20 / 30 min
Learn from a teacher who has performed internationally in over 20 countries.

Published Works

Alto saxophone music book beginner and intermediate
It Was A Sound Saxophone Grades 1-5
Clarinet sheet music book beginner and intermediate
Mais Yeah! Clarinet Grades 1-3
Easy piano sheet music book for beginners and intermediates
Coming Soon! Piano Grades 1-5
SaxteacherUK jazz sheet music published by Stainer & Bell

Student Testimonials

Rated 5.0 ★★★★★ 32+ reviews on Google
Tom is an excellent saxophone teacher — very encouraging, patient, and adaptable. I truly believe he has the ability to adjust his teaching style based on each student’s individual needs. As an adult learner, I really appreciate that he understands the different ways adults learn compared to children. After every class, I gain not only practical skills but also valuable insights into the mindset of being a confident performer. I highly recommend Tom to anyone who wants to begin their saxophone journey. ★★★★★ Ricky — Saxophone via Google Reviews
What can I say, I’ve been very lucky to have found Tom! He has been the most amazing saxophone teacher, ready to teach from first principles and help me unlearn old habits and mistakes, and I’m certain I’m in very good hands. The most interesting part about lessons with him is learning about musicality and jazz and music history in general, which I think is really important to become an all rounded saxophone player. ★★★★★ Josephine — Saxophone via Google Reviews
Apart from being incredibly knowledgeable about music generally and sax in particular, Tom is genuinely a very good teacher. I have benefitted a lot from his ability to break down complicated concepts into simple, basic component parts. He is also very perceptive to my needs — spotting things that I hadn’t even realised! His exercises and recommendations are very useful and it feels great to have someone up the road I can rely on to help me on my sax journey! ★★★★★ Edward — Saxophone via Google Reviews
I’ve been having saxophone lessons with Tom for a few months now, having not played any musical instruments since I was at school. Tom is very knowledgeable and I’ve been able to pick things up again relatively easily with his guidance. He’s also super friendly and makes the lessons enjoyable. I’m really happy with my progress so far and look forward to my lessons each time. Highly recommend! ★★★★★ Florence — Saxophone via Google Reviews
Outstanding Saxophone Teacher — an amazing experience. As a beginner to the saxophone, I was specifically looking for face-to-face lessons where I could get hands-on guidance and immediate feedback — and I couldn’t have found a better teacher than Tom. Since the start Tom created a welcoming and encouraging environment. He was incredibly patient and knew exactly how to structure the sessions so I never felt overwhelmed. Every lesson felt thoughtfully tailored to my pace and learning style. ★★★★★ Jhilmil — Saxophone via Google Reviews
Tom is the most engaging, understanding, and skillful teacher I’ve had the pleasure of learning from. His passion for the music is contagious and is keen to celebrate your own achievements and areas of interest. He offers the most enjoyable, fun, and comprehensive learning experience a teacher can provide. Couldn’t recommend enough! Isla — Jazz (Drums)
Tom is a warm and enthusiastic teacher. He is brilliant at encouraging students and getting them excited about playing. Our son really discovered his love of Jazz music in his lessons with Tom and continues to develop his skills. Sally — Wimbledon
A superb musician and teacher with a depth of knowledge, which comes from a lifetime of study and performance. Tom has expertly and patiently introduced me, a classically trained pianist, to a whole new musical language. I couldn’t recommend him more highly! Geoff — Jazz (Piano)
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