There are a few different beliefs concerning who can play the saxophone, and who can’t. Some people (even some teachers) believe you’re born with the gift to play music, or you’re not. I don’t believe in this philosophy. In fact, I believe (with the right instruction) anyone can play the saxophone well. Of course, people reach different levels of proficiency …
As a beginner, playing any note with confidence is a challenge, but with consistent practice, progression comes quickly. However, that leaves the high notes and the low notes, which tend to be more difficult. If you want some tips on the high notes, go ahead and click here. Today, however, we’re going to talk about the low notes. By the …
Have you seen the chapstick looking container in your saxophone case? What is that for? Do you apply it to your lips when you get tired? I hope you haven’t because…well, I’m not sure what would happen. This chapstick item is called cork grease, and…
There’s 1 thing that can erase past practice sessions; it’s like the time spent never occurred. No need to worry, because there’s a way to fix this issue. Check out…
We’ve covered this topic before, but it’s been a while, and the concern about this topic continues to surface: learning to read notes.
Understandably, this continues to be one of the main concerns of new students. In this post, we’re going to share…
