June 28, 1846: An Important Date In Saxophone History
It was on this date that Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone—and a number of other musical instruments that have faded into the shadows of our …
The Importance Of A Good Foundation
Very simply put, without a good foundation in the fundamentals, a player will be frustrated because they won’t be able to play what’s on the …
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Little Richard & His Saxophonist Grady Gaines
I sometimes get asked by my friends why I like the rock ‘n roll of the 50s so much. The answer is very simple: The …
What Every Well-Dressed Dinner Table Needs…
In the world of saxophone collectibles, items range from absolute kitch, to high art, to everything in between. In my weblog I have tried to present …
The Musician’s Equivalent Of Writer’s Block
I’m currently working with a high school student who has been playing saxophone for a few years. This young guy has a lot of potential. …