Practical Saxophone

Below are series of essays that grew out of conversations with students. Feel free to read them in any order. I call them Practical Saxophone because these are techniques and concepts that have worked for many players and students over the years.

Introduction

WhereDo I Start?

Test Your Fexibility

Embouchure

Posture / Ergonomics

Breathing

Tone Matching

Articulation

Altissimo

Equipment

Reeds

Doubling

The Marketplace

Practicing Equals Training

A Practice Plan for When You Don't Have Time To Practice

Developing as an Artist

Professionalism