I couldn’t believe the multitude of musical instruments I saw at the Musical Instrument Museum. And how certain brass and woodwind instruments evolved over the centuries and continents. That’s what you’ll see and hear and more at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the Holidays this past Christmas, I got the chance to […]

A good quality saxophone neck strap is not only important for maintaining good posture, but also for preventing neck, shoulder and back pain. I’ve reviewed some neck straps in the past, but the ones I review here are one I would wholeheartedly recommend for a person of any age, any size and any ability. (Side […]

Everyone wants to learn tunes. Some want to learn the Jazz Standards, some want to learn cover songs, others church songs. But if you’re not careful, you can wind up actually making these 3 mistakes that make it harder to learn the tune in the first place. Watch the video below to learn the best […]

One of the many questions I get asked is, “How do I improve my saxophone technique?” Technique, when playing any musical instrument is extremely important in order to play your favorite pieces and also express a message you are trying to say through your music. Of course, if you don’t have a beautiful tone to […]

There were some great new products and amazing jam sessions at NAMM 2018 in Anaheim. Here are some of my highlights: Trevor James Saxophones The saxophones from Trevor James were outstanding. Artists such as Andy Snitzer, Brian Miller and Steve Cole perform on them. These horns sound great – many have said to me that […]

Which is the best airline when flying with your musical instrument?  That’s the million dollar question that everyone asks.  We hear so many horror stories (like this one) about people’s musical instruments getting severely damaged on a flight and we do not want to suffer damage to our valuable instruments.  The big secret to having a successful […]

One of the biggest hassles and pain points for performing musicians is flying with your musical instrument. There have been many stories of instruments suffering severe damage or getting destroyed because the passenger had to either check them or load them as regular baggage. So what do you do if you are flying with your […]

Play the saxophone softer – wouldn’t you want to play louder? The saxophone is one of the most expressive musical instruments. From the breathy subtone of the jazz greats to the screaming high note rock solo, saxophones can cover all types of dynamic requests and musical situations. Developing the ability to play the extreme soft […]