What do you think of synthetic reeds? This is a question I get asked just about everyday… I guess saxophone players are really frustrated with the inconsistencies of cane reeds …
Legere Signature Synthetic Reeds vs Cane Saxophone Reeds Read More »
Like everything else on saxophone, playing in the altissimo range is really hard until one day it’s not so hard. Today I’m going to show you all of my fingerings …
Altissimo Fingerings for Tenor and Alto Saxophone Read More »
Need a gift idea for a saxophone player? Or maybe you’re a sax player and need a convenient way to drop some hints to your loved ones so you don’t …
I want to share with you three essential saxophone accessories you should have in your sax case and how I use them. Click below for the video version of this …
The Revolutionary Method For Learning to Play Sax By Ear Enroll in this FREE 6-part video lesson course about how to start playing the saxophone by ear using just 5 notes! Whether you’re a beginner, or have …
Students are always asking me “What mouthpiece should I buy?” So here are my top recommendations for the best alto sax mouthpieces with a budget of under $150. Click below for …
This month, I was in the studio recording some tracks for my wife’s latest album which is a tribute to Billie Holiday. I took this opportunity to try out a …
Saxophone Recording Tips & Mic Comparison – Coles 4038 vs Neumann U67 Read More »
Do you have trouble getting the low notes to come out on your saxophone sometimes, or ever? You’re not alone, this is something that every sax player struggles with at …
How to Play Low Notes on the Saxophone (a breathing tutorial) Read More »
Do you have trouble getting altissimo notes to come out reliably or even at all on your saxophone? Every saxophone player has struggled with this. I’d like to share with …
There is a common misconception out there that you need to be highly proficient on your instrument, and know all your scales and lots of music theory and harmony before …
It’s November, the weather is getting colder and the kids are back at school. This is the time of year where I get the most work done on the saxophone. …
Here’s the link to get the downloads mentioned in the video: Free Pentatonic Scale Patterns Downloads for Saxophone “Easy” Pentatonic Lick for Saxophone The concept I focus on the most …
Smartphones and apps have become part of our everyday lives, and help us do things all throughout the day. Whether it’s apps for the kitchen, working out, navigating, or shopping, …
This lesson is about the saxophone embouchure which is everything that’s going on with your mouth when you’re playing the saxophone. It’s very important to get this right from the …
When students first come to me for lessons, no matter what their level, the first thing I want to do is correct flagrant bad habits that are very common. I …
Whatever stage you are at with your saxophone playing, it is often frustrating trying to get to the next level. Everyone goes through periods of feeling stuck. Whether you’ve just …
As saxophone players, we strive to play beautiful melodies and take killer solos right? You may be surprised to learn that it is not as difficult as you may think. …
Play Sax By Ear Using the 5 Notes of the Pentatonic Scale Read More »
Over the years I’ve had many different neck-straps. Several years ago, I began to notice some soreness in my neck and shoulders after long practice sessions and started trying alternative …
I’d like to share with you some thoughts in response to comments I have heard recently from several adult students both in my one on one lessons at the conservatory, …
I have gotten many requests over the years from students wanting to learn Christmas songs. One of the problems with this is the limited amount of time you have to …
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) – Play By Ear Lesson Read More »
In case your are not 100% sure how transposition works, I’ve put together this concise saxophone transposition guide to clear things up. Watch the video below: Click here to get …
