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In this lesson I talk about different concepts I use to play with expression. I demonstrate while playing on “You are the Sunshine of my Life” . I teach how to play using dynamics, scoops, falls, voicing the notes, different articulations, runs and vibrato. I talk about how I use all these concepts to play Read More…
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This is a remake of my original Altissimo video lesson. The original lesson was one of my first video lesson that I had done and the quality was not as good as my current lessons so I decided to redo it. This covers the same material as the first lesson but is easier to watch. Read More…
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In this lesson I talk about different concepts I use to play with expression. I demonstrate while playing on “You are the Sunshine of my Life” . I teach how to play using dynamics, scoops, falls, voicing the notes, different articulations, runs and vibrato. I talk about how I use all these concepts to play Read More…
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Having good intonation on the saxophone is crucial! No matter how good your tone might be, or how great your ideas, if you can’t play in tune, it all counts for nothing.
In this lesson, I begin by stressing the importance of intonation when choosing a saxophone and provide simple but important tips to keep in Read More…
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In this lesson I explore the concept of “Voicing” or shaping the notes on the saxophone. Learning to voice the notes will open up so many different avenues to all levels of saxophone player.
From the beginner wanting a firm foundation in tone production on the saxophone, to the blues player wanting to learn how to Read More…
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“You have to work on your Long Tones” How often have you heard that or read about it and had no idea what they are talking about? How many hours have you spent holding a note while trying not to fall asleep from boredom?
In this lesson I take you through my experiences and thoughts on Read More…
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“You have to work on your Long Tones” How often have you heard that or read about it and had no idea what they are talking about? How many hours have you spent holding a note while trying not to fall asleep from boredom?
In this lesson I take you through my experiences and thoughts on Read More…
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This is a beginner lesson on how to play the melody of “Straight No Chaser” by Thelonious Monk in a jazz style. This is a great tune to work with to get a good grasp of the jazz style and articulation. I take you through the melody step by step and teach you how to Read More…
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A great sax player has mastered the art of bending and shaping their notes to express what they want to convey. It might be a mood, attitude or emotion. There is no doubt that bending notes adds excitement and emotion to a solo. In this lesson I take you step by step through the process Read More…
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In this lesson I talk about how to growl when playing the sax. I have so many students that ask me how to do this……It’s a simple technique but can be hard to start doing if you have never done it before. I give you some tips on how to put growling into practice and Read More…
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