Teaching through empowerment and curiosity

Dr. Jeffrey Leung has held positions as Assistant Professor at Queen's University and Associate Director of the International Saxophone Academy and is a highly-sought instructor and clinician. His student-centered approaches to private lessons and group workshops empower musicians of all ages through in-person and digital teaching, including his web series “Taking it From the Top”

As a pedagogue, Jeffrey cultivates curiosity through student-centered teaching and explores mindful approaches to artistry and wellness. His teaching experience draws from his university
courses in saxophone, music theory, and Soundpainting and improvisation, workshops and clinics in schools and music festivals, and research presentations at conferences. Jeffrey has led taught masterclasses at North American universities, Interprovincial Music Camp, Newfound Chamber Winds Festival, International Saxophone Academy, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Singapore), Interlochen Center for the Arts, and his online series “Taking it From the Top.”

 Jeffrey’s students have earned positions with the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra, won top prizes at Kiwanis Music Festivals, and awarded scholarships to attend prestigious Canadian universities. Additionally, students have gone on to secure positions across Ontario School Boards, and win jobs with the Navy Reserve Bands, Band of the Ceremonial Guard, and Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Dr. Jeffrey Leung holds degrees from Michigan State University, University of Michigan, Northwestern University, and University of Toronto.

In-Person Lessons & Workshops

Offerings range from individual lessons and group workshops to festival adjudications and artist-residencies.

Online Sessions via Zoom

Not in Toronto? Not a problem! Zoom provides a unique flexibility to collaboration. Let's work together!

Bookings

For concert bookings and event inquiries, please use the contact form below to get in touch!

Resources & questions

Here are some frequently requested resources and as always, feel free to get in touch with questions and/or suggestions for future topics!

Equipment recommendations:

Mouthpieces:
- Selmer S90 180
- Selmer Concept
- MacSax Bluebonnet 2023

Ligatures:
- Rovner Versa X
- Rovner LGX
- Jewel Music ISA Expressions Ligature
- BG Tradition
- Ishimori Woodstone

Reeds:
- Légère Signature (general use)
- Légère French Cut (classical)
- Légère French Cut (jazz and some classical)

Neck Straps:
- BG Zen Strap (yoke option available)
- Protec Leather Strap (with spreader bar)
- Vandoren Universal Saxophone Harness (best for baritone saxophone)
- Breathtaking lithe

Other items to consider:
- Swabs (even for baritone saxophone)
- Cork grease and key oil
- Small screwdriver set and spring hook
- Key Leaves Spit Sponge and/or powder paper
- Key Leaves Key Props
- Key Leaves Gap Cap (and Vent Vine)


Personal Setups (SATB):

Saxophone, mouthpiece, reeds, and ligature

Soprano

Yanagisawa SWO-10

Selmer S90 180

Legere American Cut 3.50

Jewel Music ISA Expressions Ligature

Alto

Selmer Series II

Selmer Density

Legere French Cut 3.75

Rovner LGX

Tenor

Selmer Series III

Selmer S90 180

Legere French Cut 3.75

Rovner Versa X

Baritone

Selmer Series II

Selmer S90 180

Legere French Cut 3.75

Rovner Versa X

Music Festivals and Workshops

Canada

Interprovincial Music Camp

Orford Music Academy

International

Newfound Chamber Winds (USA)

Akropolis Chamber Music Institute (USA)

American Saxophone Academy (USA)

Great Plains Saxophone Workshops (USA)

Frederick L. Hemke Saxophone Institute (USA)

Université Européenne de Saxophone (Gap, France)

Additional Resources

(Coming soon)

Fingering Charts

Scale Sheets

Music resources and links