Andrew Hooley Woodwind School

Saxophone and Clarinet Lessons (on line availability also).

Andy has been a professional woodwind instrumentalist since 1989 when he joined the Royal Air Force as a musician.
During his time in the RAF, he was the RAF’s Principal saxophonist and held the lead alto chair with the famous RAF Squadronaires, as well as Principal Clarinet with the RAF Central Band.

He has performed for Royalty at Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace and Windsor Castle, as well as 10 Downing Street and many more high profile state occasions.

As a soloist he has performed in the UK’s top venues, which include, The Royal Albert Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Bridgwater Hall Manchester and Ronnie Scott’s Jazz club in London.

Over the years he has recorded albums in some of the world’s most prestigious recording studios, the most famous being, Abbey Rd and Air Studios London.

Andy’s fantastic versatility in stylistic performance, brought him to the attention of the renowned composer, Paul Hart who wrote a piece especially for him entitled, Song Of the Truffle Maker which made its world premier at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2013.

Since leaving the RAF in 2014, Andy has successfully made the transition to freelance musician, where his talents on both saxophone and clarinet are highly sort throughout the country.

Andy Is available to teach Saxophone and Clarinet throughout West Sussex and the surrounding areas.