Saxophone Lessons with Seth

04/02/2024

One of the most important ways to improve as a musician is listening. Listen to your instructor, to your director, to your band mates, and to music! Dive into the music you are playing, you will understand what you are playing when you do!

04/01/2024

Sight reading should always be a part of a regular practice. Look for your key signature first, your tempo, and you will improve your skills.

03/25/2024

Are you looking for a saxophone teacher for you or your students? I want to be that teacher!

03/22/2024

Here is a song I did some saxophone work on. I really enjoyed how this one turned out.

The first song by Dum Dum Kids.Copyright 2019 by Dum Dum Kids -Written by Dum Dum KidsMgt/Licensing: [email protected] Dum Kids is: Eddie Jemison, Mit...

03/21/2024

While advancing as a player, reed strength is not a sign of skill. Having a strength 4 or 5 reed is not a flex if you wear out your chops. If you are getting tired easily, it is ok to step back a 1/2 strength or more. Work smarter!

03/02/2024

Secret to sitting in on a gig for a song:
You are a guest, it isn't your show so be gracious. However, if you are given a solo, HAVE FUN!

02/28/2024

John Coletrane is my favorite saxophone player of all time. Joshua Redman would be my favorite player right now. Who is yours, past and present?

02/27/2024

I have over 20 years experience performing locally and 30 plus years of playing. If you or your student are looking for saxophone lessons or an advancing Jr. High or High School player looking for improv lessons, reach out to me!

02/20/2024

Want a fun project to practice?
Find a karaoke version of a favorite song and play over it. Work out the melody, work out the progression if you can and have fun

02/19/2024

Tips for rehearsals:
1. Pay attention, you might not know something, 2. The harder you work at it, the better you will perform, 3. Be quiet and listen when it's not your turn.
What are your tips?