What should I gain from lessons?
I played concert alto from 6th-9th grade and picked it back up as an adult about 3 years ago. I’ve been taking Jazz Sax lessons for over 2 years and basically we have only really worked on music theory and trying to master scales and chords. I am confused because my instructor insist that it is what is needed to do anything else AT ALL but I’m pretty sure a high schooler would play an easy jazz tune, and build their theory as they go.
My practice consist of working on major/ Dom/ Minor/ half and full diminished. And then jazzy pop songs I like. I practice 5-6 days out the week and lesson on the last.
I have a Charlie Parker Omni book and have just began following chord changes for the solos.
I would love any outside opinion here. Should I just practice more? Or differently? Should I find someone else? I feel totally isolated and unable to grow as a musician because it’s been just me practicing scales alone for 2 years and I’m confused. All advise welcome.