"Summertime," written by George Gershwin in 1934 for the opera Porgy and Bess, is one of the most enduring songs of the Great American Songbook, blending jazz, blues, and folk into a timeless melody.

Bring the Summertime Duet to Life

Most players run through duets mechanically, resulting in wooden, lifeless performances. This 60+ minute masterclass teaches you to transform the Summertime duet into an expressive, musical performance.

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You'll learn:

• Practice details that make a significant difference
• Articulation techniques to add life and character
• Essential saxophone tips for tone, phrasing, tuning, and control
• Harmonic insights to deepen your interpretation
• Musical concepts and performance wisdom

If you want a deep dive into practicing this duet—getting into the fine details where real growth happens—this masterclass will take your playing to the next level.

Included in the download:

• 63-minute video masterclass (divided into 6 parts)
• PDF sheet music of the duet
• PDF sheet music with chord symbols (concert pitch)
• Soundslice living notation online practice link (see below)
• Mp3 recording of the duet

Take a look at the first 10 minutes of the included video tutorial