Anna Brooks
Saxophone Tutor
Anna BrooksÌýis a highly accomplished saxophonist, arranger, and educator whose career spans major international tours, session work, theatre, television, and education. Equally at home in jazz, funk, pop, and classical settings, she is known for her technical excellence, creative adaptability, and deep understanding of musical styles across genres. She brings a wealth of real-world experience to her teaching, and a rare combination of technical mastery, stylistic flexibility, and magnetic musical presence to her performance.
A longstanding member ofÌýJools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Anna has performed worldwide at major venues and festivals. She previously spent over a decade touring and recording withÌýBrooklyn Funk Essentials, and her live, session, and music preparation work includes performing with, arranging, and recording for artists includingÌýRAYE, Rod Stewart, Gregory Porter, Self Esteem, Incognito, Joss Stone, Jade Thirlwall,ÌýandÌýCMAT, as well as variousÌýBBC productions. She is currently touring Europe with the large-scale orchestral electronic dance music productionÌýSYNTHONY, performing in stadiums as a featured saxophone soloist alongside theÌýLondon Philharmonic Orchestra, DJ, and light show.
AÌýFirst-Class BMus (Hons)Ìýgraduate of theÌýRoyal Birmingham Conservatoire, Anna now teachesÌýsaxophone and improvisationÌýat the institution. Drawing on her extensive professional experience, she supports students in developing creative, flexible, and sustainable careers as musicians. She also delivers workshops and masterclasses across the UK, helping toÌýeducate and inspireÌýthe next generation of instrumentalists and improvisers.