Explore Our Services

Finding the right teacher is an important part of your musical journey. This 30-minute introductory lesson is the perfect opportunity to meet Liz or Andy, discuss your musical interests and goals, and experience their personalised approach to teaching.

Whether you're picking up the clarinet for the first time, returning after a break, or looking to take your playing to the next level, both Liz or Andy will assess your current level and provide guidance on the best path forward.

Introductory lessons are available face-to-face from our Newcastle, NSW studio, with limited online sessions also available for students. This is a great way to discover how personalised clarinet or saxophone lessons can help you grow in confidence, creativity, and musicianship.

Our one off 30 minute Introductory Session is priced at $45 AUD. (T&C apply)

Getting Started / Beginner’s Lesson Package. From the very first notes, reading music, theory, getting to know your instrument and with time, dedication and commitment, progression to a Grade 3 level. There are 9 lessons per term, face to face with Liz Firth, based in Newcastle NSW.

Beginner lessons focus on building a strong foundation: learning proper posture and hand position, developing a steady tone, and mastering basic fingerings and rhythms through simple, familiar tunes. These classes break concepts into short, achievable exercises so students gain confidence quickly while avoiding frustration. We emphasize listening skills, breath control, and slow, accurate repetition to create good habits that prevent future technical problems. Lessons are paced to each student’s progress, include clear practice goals for the week, and introduce music-reading and basic theory gradually so beginners feel motivated and prepared to advance.

30 minute lessons are packaged as 9 lessons per term. Priced at $360AUD (T&C apply)

Each lesson is 45 minutes duration, 9 lessons per term. A 45 minute lesson is well suited for students at a grade 4 level or for those who would require a little extra time at earlier grades. Lessons are face to face with Liz Firth, based in Newcastle NSW.

Forty-five minute lessons strike a perfect balance between focused skill development and sustained musical engagement: long enough to warm up properly, work through technique—scales, articulation, tone studies—and tackle a repertoire passage with thoughtful repetition and corrective feedback, yet short enough to maintain high concentration and prevent physical fatigue of the hands, embouchure, or breath. For intermediate players, 45 minutes allows deeper exploration of musical phrasing, dynamics, and stylistic nuances; for beginners, it provides enough repetition for motor learning while keeping sessions varied to maintain motivation. Overall, this lesson length supports consistent improvement, efficient use of time, and a lesson structure that feels both productive and satisfying for students of all ages.

45 minute lessons are packaged as 9 lessons per term. Priced at $540AUD (T&C apply)

Each lesson is 60 minutes duration, 9 lessons per term. A 60 minute lesson is well suited for students at a grade 5 level and above. Lessons are directly, face to face with Andy Firth, based in Newcastle NSW.

One-hour lessons with clarinet and saxophonist Andy Firth blends focused technique, musicality, and real-world repertoire tailored to your goals in both classical and jazz idioms; each session begins with targeted warm-ups and tone work, then moves into technique—articulation, phrasing, and finger-work for classical pieces, scales, and articulation for jazz—and concludes with repertoire coaching, practice strategies to build endurance and musical confidence. Whether preparing auditions, concert repertoire, or building improvisational skills and insight, Andy adapts exercises and selections to your level, emphasizes sound production, style-appropriate phrasing, and rhythmic feel, and provides clear, actionable assignments so progress stays steady between lessons.

60 minute face-to-face lessons are packaged as 9 lessons per term. Priced at $837AUD (T&C apply)

Online lessons offer the flexibility of two pricing options.

Option 1: A single 60-minute Creative one off session @ $150 AUD (T&C Apply)

Option 2: A package of 5 × 60-minute Creative Sessions priced at @ $600 AUD (T&C Apply)

Online lessons are personally delivered by Andy Firth and are designed for advanced, tertiary, university-level, and professional clarinetists/saxophonists seeking expert guidance and artistic refinement.

These exclusive online lessons are individually tailored to your musical goals and aspirations. Whether you're preparing for an audition, recital, examination, competition, recording project, or professional performance, each session provides personalised, high-level coaching designed to refine your technique, deepen your musical understanding, and help you perform with confidence.

Lessons may explore advanced technique, tone production, interpretation, performance preparation, practice strategies, improvisation, and artistic expression. With feedback and practical insights drawn from an international performing and teaching career, Andy helps experienced musicians unlock their full potential and perform at their highest level.

Welcome to Play Clarinet and Saxophone. By booking lessons, workshops, online sessions, or other services with us, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions.

1. Lessons and Services

Play Clarinet and Saxophone provides:

• Clarinet and saxophone tuition

• Face-to-face lessons in Newcastle, NSW

• Online lessons

• Workshops, masterclasses, and educational sessions

• All lessons are tailored to the individual student’s age, level, goals, and musical interests.

2. Bookings

• Lesson bookings may be made via our website, email, phone, or other agreed communication methods.

• A lesson time is considered confirmed once it has been agreed upon by both parties via our signed Lesson Policy. In the case of online lessons, communication via email is preferred.

• For students under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian is responsible for all bookings and communication.

3. Fees and Payment

• Lesson fees are payable in advance unless otherwise arranged.

• Payment details will be provided upon booking or invoicing.

• If payment is not received by the due date, future lessons may be suspended until the account is brought up to date.

4. Cancellations and Rescheduling

We understand that unexpected events occur.

• More than 24 hours’ notice: lessons may be rescheduled where possible.

• Less than 24 hours’ notice: the lesson fee is normally forfeited.

• Non-attendance without notice: the full lesson fee is payable as part of the term’s tuition fee.

In the unlikely event we need to cancel a lesson, we will offer either:

• a replacement lesson, or

• a credit for the cancelled lesson


5. Online Lessons

Students are responsible for having:

• stable internet connection,

• a suitable device with camera and microphone,

• a quiet space for the lesson.


• an account to Microsoft Teams installed and correctly working.

Technical issues on the student’s side do not normally entitle the student to a refund, although we will make reasonable efforts to continue or reschedule the lesson where practical.

6. Practice and Progress

Musical progress depends greatly on regular practice between lessons. While we provide professional instruction and guidance, we cannot guarantee examination results, audition outcomes, competition results, or a specific rate of progress.

7. Workshops and Special Events

Workshop, masterclass, and residency bookings will require a deposit and a signed written agreement on confirmation. Specific cancellation terms for these events will be provided at the time of booking via written agreement and will differ from regular lesson policies.

8. Student Conduct

We aim to maintain a respectful and supportive learning environment. We reserve the right to discontinue lessons if a student or parent behaves in a manner that is abusive, threatening, discriminatory, or repeatedly disruptive.

9. Health and Safety

• Students should not attend face-to-face lessons if they are unwell with a contagious illness.

• For younger students, a parent or guardian remains responsible for supervision before and after their lesson.

10. Intellectual Property

• All teaching materials, arrangements, exercises, recordings, and resources supplied by Play Clarinet and Saxophone remain our intellectual property unless otherwise stated.

• Materials are provided for the student’s personal educational use and may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission.

11. Privacy

We respect your privacy. Personal information collected for lesson administration (such as names, contact details, and lesson records) is used only for providing our services and will not be sold to third parties.

12. Website Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information on this website is accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee that all content is free from errors or omissions.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by Australian law, Play Clarinet and Saxophone is not liable for indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of our services or website. Nothing in these Terms excludes rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. Continued use of our services after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

15. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

Play Clarinet and Saxophone Newcastle, NSW, Australia via

Email: playclarisax@gmail.com or accessiblemusicpublishing@gmail.com

Website: playclarinetandsaxophone.com