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This is the online home of jazz trumpeter Chase Sanborn.
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Online Music Lessons
If you're serious about improving your musical ability, there is no substitute for working with a teacher who can listen and make recommendations specific to your goals and abilities.
My teaching is based on 40+ years of professional playing experience in the jazz and commercial music realms, 30+ years as a university jazz professor and a pedagogical approach that has been thoroughly documented in a series of books and YouTube videos. I have helped thousands of students of varying ages and aspirations to achieve their goals and I can help you achieve yours!
Chase Sanborn Bio
Born and raised in New Jersey, Chase Sanborn began his life as a professional musician in Boston and San Francisco. A highlight of his early career was a year spent on tour with Ray Charles.
Since moving to Toronto in 1981, Chase has been a mainstay of the jazz and commercial music scene, with a slew of performing and recording credits including five albums released as a leader.
A dedicated educator, Chase is Associate Professor of jazz and trumpet at the University of Toronto. He has published a series of books and posted hundreds of videos focusing on the myriad aspects of playing music and managing a musical career.
Books by Chase Sanborn
The 'Tactics' series of books from Chase Sanborn have been praised for their insightful and light-hearted approach to delivering real-world information and advice for aspiring musicians on topics including jazz improvisation, brass playing, intonation and the business aspects of managing a musical career.
GR-CS Mouthpieces
Chase Sanborn Signature Mouthpieces were designed in consultation with and are manufactured by GR Mouthpiece Technologies. Designed to facilitate the myriad playing situations faced by a jazz or commercial session player, they have proven to be among the most popular models from one of the world's most respected mouthpiece makers.
Yamaha Artist
I have been a Yamaha Artist for most of my career, and owned just about every Yamaha pro trumpet model since the the first-generation 6335H. (That's the 25th Anniversary Xeno in the pic.)
As a performing artist and clinician I laud and share Yamaha's commitment to music education and relish the opportunity to share my knowledge and love for music with young (or not-so-young) musicians.
Comments
“Chase Sanborn is encouraging and supportive for those to whom topics are new
and challenges the more experienced players.”
Videos
Below you can view some of the videos on Chase Sanborn's YouTube channel
relating to jazz improvisation, brass playing, jazz history and the business of being a musician.
Chase Sanborn
IMPROVISING ON MODAL TUNES Q & A Jazz Tactics #24
IMPROVISING ON MODAL TUNES Q & A Jazz Tactics #24
DIZZY GILLESPIE Jazz History #48
