ERIC TSANG
ERIC TSANG saxophone
More Sax! You can never have enough sax solos in a song!
Eric studied jazz saxophone under renowned artists Campbell Ryga and Mike Allen. He attained a Bachelor of Jazz Studies from Capilano University, a Bachelor of Music Education and a Master of Music Education in Curriculum Studies from UBC.
Eric was the former Music Director of John Oliver Secondary where he ran a music program of 300+ students. He also directed the Jazz Program at Lord Byng Secondary. In 2009, Mr. Tsang received the Don Wright Scholarship in Instrumental Education in recognition of his achievement in instrumental education. In addition, Eric was nominated for the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award in 2015.
Eric performs with some of the best musicians in Vancouver. He is the baritone saxophonist and the manager of The Phonix Band and the marketing director of The Back On Stage App.
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In the lessons
We'll have a great time learning at a pace you are comfortable with. In our lessons, we will strengthen your existing foundational skills, and give you all the necessary skill sets to become an ass-kicking player. We will work on:
- Foundational rudimentary
- Breathing and tone studies
- Jazz Theory and Jazz Improvisation
- Jazz Transcriptions
- Playing by Ear
- Sightreading
- Classical Studies
- Speed training
The Phonix
Vancouver's Best Party Band since 2009. It's a band that gives back to the community by sponsoring music events, training the next generation of musicians, and creating jobs for the music community. Visit our home page to find out more about us.