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19/08/2024
Want to play sax with a DJ? Here's how - with Jasonwhitmoresax.
How to build a DJ Sax career with Jason Whitmore - McGill Music Sax School Online Nigel chats to Jason Whitmore about how he has used social media to build a DJ sax brand in our Sax School Online podcast.
15/08/2024
What does a 100 year old saxophone sound like? Will it even play? Nigel tests this vintage sax and shares tips on getting used to a different saxophone, in our new YouTube video.
I Played a 100-Year-Old Saxophone Try Sax School for 14 Days here: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today👉 7 Chromatic Workouts: https://youtu.be/qC9VMf1sgVQ?si=eZWfPMVZVW_nbcdy👉 How to use...
12/08/2024
It's THAT important for your saxophone to be set up right... so buying from a reputable brand is key!
Listen to the whole podcast with Tim Zenderman from Jean Paul USA here:
https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/can-affordable-saxophones-be-great/
05/08/2024
Sax players! Have you ever made these gigging mistakes?
Find out how to avoid them in our latest podcast.
Gigging mistakes most sax players make (and how to avoid them) - McGill Music Sax School Online Have you made these common gigging mistakes? We share our pro tips on how to set yourself up for gigging success as a saxophone player.
04/08/2024
Beautiful engraving on this Jean Paul USA pro TS860 tenor 😍.
Check out our full review on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/gsTGkYR1g4E
Saxophone legend David Sanborn's playing is so distinctive.
Find out what made his playing so awesome in our podcast here: https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/remembering-david-sanborn/
01/08/2024
Learn this tactic for awesome sax solos. Check out this brand new free lesson on our YouTube channel.
Play better sax solos with these diminished patterns Try Sax School free for 14 days: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today/Discover a new way to use diminished scales in your saxophone solos in this lesson fr...
30/07/2024
Yes, you can play Indian classical music on saxophone - here's how.
Check out our podcast interview with the awesome Jesse Bannister.
Indian Saxophone with Jesse Bannister Try Sax School for 14 days: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today/In this podcast episode we're talking Indian saxophone.Joel talks to the incredible saxoph...
How far would you go for the right reed?🎷 Fred shares a fascinating insight into the great David Sanborn.
Listen or watch the full podcast here: https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/remembering-david-sanborn/
Sax players! Do you get frustrated by this?
Catch the full conversation with Sax School tutor Joel: https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/meet-joel-from-the-sax-school-tutor-team/
Is it possible to play Indian music on saxophone?
Joel talks to world renowned Indian sax player Jesse Bannister about the techniques he's developed to do just that, in our new podcast. https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/indian-saxophone-with-jesse-bannister/
22/07/2024
The saxophone might not be the first instrument you think of when it comes to Indian music. But think again. Check out what Jesse Bannister is doing - over on our new podcast.
Indian saxophone with Jesse Bannister - McGill Music Sax School Online Joel talks to world-renowned Indian saxophone player Jesse Bannister about how he creates his unique sound on sax, in this podcast episode.
18/07/2024
Why have Henri SELMER Paris Saxophones got TWO flagship tenor saxophones in their range? And which should you choose? Nigel puts the Signature and the Supreme to the test in our new video.
Selmer Supreme vs Signature which tenor sax is best Try Sax School 14 days free: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-todayI've been testing the Selmer Supreme and Signature tenor saxophones. Which is best - and a...
16/07/2024
Do you record yourself when you're practicing saxophone?
It's a great habit to get into, so you can see what you need to work on and what's sounding awesome 🔥.
Get more practice tips - follow our Sax School Online podcast here:
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12/07/2024
Nigel has been testing this pro tenor sax which costs less than $2500 US. So what's the verdict? Find out in our blog.
https://saxschoolonline.com/articles/is-the-jean-paul-pro-tenor-sax-any-good
10/07/2024
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Fred and I discuss the Sanborn albums we love in our latest podcast - Listen or watch here: https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/remembering-david-sanborn/
Remembering David Sanborn....
Fred and Nigel share their memories of the legendary Sanborn in our latest podcast.
Listen or watch here. https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/remembering-david-sanborn/
08/07/2024
We're remembering sax legend David Sanborn in our latest podcast. Listen or watch here.
https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/remembering-david-sanborn/
04/07/2024
Can you get a great pro tenor sax for $2200 US? 🎷 Check out our review of this pro model from Jean Paul USA .
Is the Jean Paul PRO tenor any good Is this PRO tenor saxophone from Jean Paul USA a good upgrade saxophone for you? And how does it sound and play compared to other pro saxophones? Nigel from ...
30/06/2024
Could this be the saxophone upgrade you've been looking for? 😍
You can hear Nigel's play test of the new Atlantic Sax in our YouTube video review - here.
https://youtu.be/FNYPXdBggmM
Sax players! Have you ever done this when you're choosing a new mouthpiece? 😳 🤣
Catch the full podcast interview with Jody Espina JodyJazz Inc. here: https://loom.ly/KdwLQlI
28/06/2024
Sax players! New improvising tips here 🎷. Get this free lesson on triad pairs on our blog.
Triad Pairs for saxophone | Maj 7 chords - McGill Music Sax School Online In this free lesson on triad pairs for saxophone, you will learn how to choose great-sounding triad pairs over Major 7 chords.
Get this sound in your jazz sax solos with our free lesson on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ZutHk-1DRtQ
Want more? Start learning for free with Sax School with a 14 day trial on our website.
24/06/2024
Is it possible to buy an affordable saxophone that plays well and sounds awesome? 🧐 In our new podcast Nigel chats to Tim Zenderman from Jean Paul USA to find out how they are shaking up the saxophone business.
Can affordable saxophones be great? - McGill Music Sax School Online Can affordable saxophones sound great? Nigel talks to Tim Zenderman of Jean Paul USA about why they created their affordable pro sax range.
20/06/2024
Ready to take your improv solos to the next level?
Learn more triad pairs tactics in our brand new free lesson on YouTube.
Triad Pairs for Sax Level 2 - Maj 7 Chords Get the 14 day trial of Sax School PRO here: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today/Supercharge your improvised solos on saxophone with triad pairs. In this ...
18/06/2024
What's the secret to loving your saxophone practice THIS much 🎷?
Find out in our podcast here: https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/meet-joel-from-the-sax-school-tutor-team/
13/06/2024
Check out the finish on these beautiful Atlantic tenor saxophones.
Watch the full review and play test on our YouTube Channel here. https://youtu.be/FNYPXdBggmM
If your music teacher doesn't 'get' jazz, what do you do? 🤔
Meet Sax School tutor Joel in our new podcast, here:
https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/meet-joel-from-the-sax-school-tutor-team/
10/06/2024
You'll know Sax School tutor Joel from his awesome "Triad Pairs" video on YouTube, and from our podcast! Sax School members love Joel's awesome lessons on technique, jazz and improvising.
Learn more about Joel in our latest podcast, here.
Meet Joel from the Sax School Tutor Team - McGill Music Sax School Online Meet Joel Purnell top UK jazz educator and member of the Sax School tutor team. Joel chats about his career in the Sax School Online podcast.
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Do you want faster, smoother fingers on saxophone?
In this lesson Fred discusses the role that muscle memory plays in developing smooth technique, as well as a sure-fire method for getting your fingers moving and cleaning up difficult passages. Plus he shows you some simple exercises you can start using in your practice session today.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Want clean fast fingers?
01:18 - How muscle memory helps
03:10 - Practice makes permanent
04:10 - Don't practice mistakes
05:46 - Practice straight and even
07:00 - Good hand position habits
07:10 - Practice slurred
09:05 - Break it down with these exercises
12:55 - Repetition is key
13:22 - Dig deeper
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