Welcome
Welcome to my new music blog. Over the coming weeks, I plan on sharing a bit of what I know about music and the world of playing the saxophone. I have been fortunate enough over the last 25 years to...
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For any saxophone player looking to develop a beautiful tone, a practice routine that involves long tones is a must. If you decide to skip this important part of your development, then you are...
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Improving Technique
The second part of my 4-part practice routine is dedicated to improving your technique. There are myriad books, online courses, websites and methodologies addressing saxophone technique and I would...
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Practicing Improvising
You've got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail. --Charlie ParkerMany students...
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How Composing Improves Your Playing
The real composer thinks about his work the whole time; he is not always conscious of this, but he is aware of it later when he suddenly knows what he will do. --Igor StravinskyPart 4 of my practice...
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Reeds
Reeds. Ask a saxophone player about reeds and be prepared to sit and listen. In fact, if you have a couch or a chair, it might be helpful to get comfortable because you may be there awhile listening...
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Transcribing
One of the best and fastest ways to improve your improvising is to transcribe solos of the great jazz masters. There are lots of books published which contain volumes of solos but if you truly want...
View ArticleLong tones
For any saxophone player looking to develop a beautiful tone, a practice routine that involves long tones is a must. If you decide to skip this important part of your development, then you are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Improving Technique
The second part of my 4-part practice routine is dedicated to improving your technique. There are myriad books, online courses, websites and methodologies addressing saxophone technique and I would...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Practicing Improvising
You've got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail. --Charlie ParkerMany students...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How Composing Improves Your Playing
The real composer thinks about his work the whole time; he is not always conscious of this, but he is aware of it later when he suddenly knows what he will do. --Igor StravinskyPart 4 of my practice...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Transcribing
One of the best and fastest ways to improve your improvising is to transcribe solos of the great jazz masters. There are lots of books published which contain volumes of solos but if you truly want...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Reeds
Reeds. Ask a saxophone player about reeds and be prepared to sit and listen. In fact, if you have a couch or a chair, it might be helpful to get comfortable because you may be there awhile listening...
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