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Saxophone, clarinet & flute lessons that inspire
Welcome to Colindale Woodwind Studio. We offer saxophone, flute and clarinet lessons from a professional and experienced music tutor. Whether you’re working towards a grade, learning for fun, or a complete beginner, Colindale Woodwind Studio is the perfect learning environment for you. We offer personalised lessons where students can thrive, develop their skills and find their musical voice. We also have a top-notch jazz programme where students can learn improvisation and jazz harmony & theory.
Location
We are based in the heart of Colindale in North London, with easy access from Colindale Station/ Burnt Oak Station/ Edgware/ Mill Hill Broadway/ Hendon/ Kingsbury, and with good regular bus links. We offer saxophone, flute and clarinet tuition to any age and any ability.
Who are we?
Colindale Woodwind Studio is run by Luke Pinkstone, a professional musician and woodwind specialist. Luke has a BA Jazz Performance from Middlesex University. With over 15 years as a professional musician, Luke has performed at Buckingham Palace, Ronnie Scotts, Pizza Express Soho, The Ivy Club and Leeds Castle (to an audience of 10,000). He has played live on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio London.
Luke loves teaching and is passionate about music education (particularly jazz and improvisation). His students also have a 100% exam pass rate. As well as teaching individual lessons, Luke co-runs Camden Light Orchestra (50 piece amateur orchestra), has directed several kids' summer music courses for Harpenden Musicale, and was recognized as an ‘Advanced Practitioner’ by Hillingdon Music Service.
Hear from Our Happy Students
"Luke’s lessons are all about the person he is teaching. Joyful, purposive and progressive, there is a mastery - that often feels like pure magic - to the way Luke listens, instructs, guides you to make the adjustments that take you to a level of playing that you thought was outside your grasp... every lesson leaves you boosted and determined!"
Lesley
"Luke has good ideas for practicing and he is very good at playing and teaching the saxophone. It has been a lot easier to learn how to play the saxophone because Luke is very understanding of how I learn"
Jonah, 12
"For me, lessons with Luke hit just the right balance between theory and practice. In just a few lessons I have understood some really core principles which I’ve struggled with previously."
Jacques
Luke's teaching combines well structured lessons which aim to get the best out of each student, whatever level, with a fun, friendly and patient approach. His enthusiasm and passion for music is motivating and great to be around.
Cathy