Saxophone

Feb 15, 2021

Practice Mistakes You May Be Making

When starting something new it's hard to ensure that we are doing everything 'right' and often we pick up some bad habits. So here are...

Oct 21, 2020

Demystifying Reeds

That darned reed! If you're a clarinet or saxophone player (sorry double reeds, I won't even attempt to go there!) you will know about...

Aug 31, 2020

Is online learning effective?

If a teacher can't be in the same room, can learning still be as effective? Although I've been virtually teaching music to students all...

Aug 19, 2020

Why is the saxophone made of brass?

The saxophone is a woodwind instrument however, it is made of brass - so why is this? Let's start with a little history. The saxophone...

May 20, 2020

How do I find motivation to practice?

Lack of motivation to practice is a common problem that almost all musicians will face at some point in their life. It's normal,...

Apr 14, 2020

What saxophone should I buy for a beginner?

Hoping to start learning the saxophone but not sure what to buy? Well read on! Avoid eBay Please avoid eBay and those 'cool' looking...

Apr 6, 2020

How do online Zoom lessons work?

Is one of the factors holding you back from venturing into the world of online lessons your understanding (or lack thereof) of how they...

Apr 5, 2020

How do I play fast?

This is a common question I get and yet my students are always a little confused when I tell them to start slow! SLOW DOWN! To play fast,...