Alain Metrailler playing saxophone with the Manhattan Bridge in the background in New York City

MASTER THE SAX WITH ALAIN METRAILLER

Saxophone lessons in Geneva, Valais & Online - for all.

Learn from an internationally trained saxophonist with over 15 years of teaching experience.

"Welcome! With over 15 years of teaching experience and 25 years of saxophone practice, I offer personalized saxophone lessons in Geneva, Valais, and online. My journey includes earning degrees from the Music Conservatory of Lausanne and The New School for Jazz in New York City. Let's embark on your musical journey together!"

I earned my Bachelor and Master degrees in Classical Performance and Teaching from the Music Conservatory of Lausanne, Switzerland, and a Bachelor in Jazz Performance from the renowned New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City.

Throughout my career, I’ve performed across Europe and USA at venues like Montreux Jazz Festival, The New Morning Paris and in New York City.

“In my world, the first thing I reach for is the sound. You can play a thousand notes and I can play one note and wipe you out.”
— Dewey Redman

What I Offer

Lesson Formats: 30, 45, or 60-minute sessions

  1. Locations: In-person in Geneva & Valais, or online via Zoom/Skype

  2. Content: Tailored lessons in technique, improvisation, repertoire, tone, and more

  3. Languages: English or French

Who I Teach

  1. Young beginners

  2. Adults returning to the saxophone

  3. Intermediate players wanting to grow

  4. Advanced students preparing for conservatory auditions or performances

Children seated in a classroom around their teacher Alain playing a saxophone, with word cards and a chalkboard in the background.