We do a lot of lesson videos on this channel to help saxophone players get better, but one of the most valuable things in anybody’s musical journey is access to …
I Asked Top Saxophone Players How They Got So Good Read More »
Saxophone Tips Everyone’s always looking for saxophone tips, especially because there are plenty of really hard things to do on the saxophone. So here’s a list of hard, yet very …
Learning from Jazz Legends Recently I got to hear an amazing group of musicians live at the Side Door jazz club in Old Lyme Connecticut. While I was there, I …
Why Avery Dixon’s Sax Playing Won America’s Got Talent I’ve never watched the show America’s got talent, but it has come to my attention recently because of a young man …
10 Tricks for Sax Solos that Win from Avery Dixon on America’s Got Talent Read More »
Jody Jazz Major Scale Challenge Hey there, today I’ve got an opportunity for you to get better at the saxophone and win some very cool prizes in the process. Jody …
Jody Jazz Major Scale Challenge | (CLOSED CONTEST) Read More »
I had the exceptional honor and good fortune to be able to meet with Master George Coleman at his home on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. I don’t know …
In this guest column from Terry Tomlin, we are going to depart from the usual format to explore some of the mechanical aspects of saxophone playing and doubling. In short, …
That Time Leo P Went Beast Mode I think every sax player in the world has seen the video where Leo P plays the intro to “Moanin” at the BBC …
There’s so much information out there these days, it can be tough to know what to listen to and what things might be saxophone myths. Today, I want to try …
I sat down with a veritable star of the saxophone, Grace Kelly. I’ve been following Grace on Instagram for a while now loving her content, her music, her style, and …
The Air Sax Ear Training Exercise – with Grace Kelly Read More »
Are we practicing the right things? Think of the #1 thing you should be practicing everyday, but aren’t. What are some of the things you practice instead? I’m going to …
Are You Practicing the Right Stuff on Saxophone? Read More »
Jaleel Shaw That’s Jaleel Shaw. He’s a saxophonist, composer and bandleader with three albums under his name. He’s also a member of Roy Haynes and Nate Smith’s bands and professor …
Did you ever want to take a lesson from a master at the Juilliard School? Well, now’s your chance. Back in February, I had the pleasure of sitting down with …
A Saxophone Lesson at Juilliard with Bruce Williams Read More »
Many people often think they’re “too old,” to do something new. Do you know how many people have always wanted to play the saxophone but don’t, or maybe played it …
“I SUCK!” “I SUCK!” Ever say that to yourself? You’re not the only one. In fact, I don’t think there is a single serious saxophone player alive who hasn’t uttered …
“I SUCK” – Turning Frustration Into Musical Growth Read More »
A Simple Strategy for Impressive Results Consistency is key. At the beginning of 2019 I set a simple goal for myself, upload a quality YouTube video each week of the …
How Consistency in the Practice Room Results in Solid Improvement Read More »
Let’s take a look at what’s wrong with the way many of us were taught the saxophone. Then we’ll take a look at some solutions to these problems. Click here …