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”
See below for in-person and digital offerings and resources to support you and your students!
Offerings range from individual lessons and group workshops to festival adjudications and artist-residencies.
Not in Toronto? Not a problem! Zoom provides a unique flexibility to collaboration. Let's work together!
For concert bookings and event inquiries, please use the contact form below to get in touch!
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.
"Jeffrey Leung is a passionate educator and performer with a commanding ability of the saxophone. His teaching is attentive
to students’ needs at all levels. I have been impressed by his affability, warmth, and care with students while still maintaining the technical rigour needed to get them producing a professional-level tone."
Dr. Stephanie Lind
Associate Professor, Queen's University
Here are some frequently requested resources. As always, feel free to get in touch with questions and/or suggestions for future topics!
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 American 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 saxophone strap
Saxophone Care (maintenance kit):
- 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)
Saxophone, mouthpiece, reeds, and ligature
Yanagisawa SWO-10
Selmer S90 180
Légère American Cut 3.50
Jewel Music ISA Expressions Ligature
Selmer Series II
Selmer Density
Légère French Cut 3.75
Rovner LGX
Selmer Series III
Selmer S90 180
Légère French Cut 3.75
Rovner Versa X
Selmer Series II
Selmer S90 180
Légère French Cut 3.75
Rovner Versa X
Here are some tips on getting started with Légère Reeds and building your reed rotation
Use code JEFFREY15 for 15% off your purchase from www.legerereeds.com
Here are some points on getting started and developing our tone/technique on the soprano saxophone; use your ears to guide your technique!
Here are some exercises for "stepping up" through your overtone series on the saxophone
3 tips to set yourself up for success BEFORE approaching the altissimo register on the saxophone
