About the teacher

Pablo Torrealba

Chilean saxophone teacher with 25 years of experience. In 2015, I founded Saxtiago, the only permanently active saxophone ensemble in Chile, an innovative musical group that regularly performs benefit concerts.

I’m currently based in New Zealand, studying for a Master of Music at the University of Auckland, with a research focus on the formation of saxophone ensembles for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

As a performer, I have specialised in ensembles, exploring the formation of duets, trios, quartets, quintets and large saxophone ensembles, as well as playing in bands, big bands and small camera music groups.

I have been working as a private teacher for over 25 years, as well as a saxophone teacher at the Deutsche Schulle Vaparaiso (Chile) and at the Escuela de Música Suzuki de Chile, where I also taught Suzuki Flute (Books 1 & 2) for several years. In addition to my training in the Suzuki Method, I have been curious and specialised in the Montessori Method and worked for several years as a Montessori Guide with children aged 6 to 12.

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Numbers

7
Saxophone family members
26
Years of teaching experience
2
Available languages for lessons
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Street Collection

Street Collection (Karen Street)

Suite composed by Karen Street for saxophone quartet. All saxophones recorded by Pablo Torrealba Funk Dunk. With improvisation and space for you to practice improvisation too! Sea Song Sway Makin’ …

Summer (Joe Hisaishi, arr. by Tetsuya Yoshioka)

Summer (Joe Hisaishi)

Arrangement by Tetsuya Yoshioka for saxophone quintet (SAATB). All saxophones recorded by Pablo Torrealba on 17 September, 2024. The following recordings serve as guide for the students playing this arrangement: …

You've got a friend in me (Randy Newman)

You’ve Got A Friend In Me (Randy Newman)

Arrangement by Thomas Graf for saxophone quintet (SAATB). All saxophones recorded by Pablo Torrealba on 13 September, 2024. The following recordings serve as guide for the students playing this arrangement: …