SAX SPECIFIC
These lessons are focused on the art of playing the saxophone. If you play another instrument other than the sax this area is probably not for you.
| Name | SKU | Price | Thumbnail Image | Description | Update |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Mature Embouchure (Video) | 058 | $10.00 |  |
In this video lesson I talk in depth about different aspects of my embouchure. I teach about the signs of an embouchure that can be improved and go into detail on the different things you can change and work on that will improve it. The things discussed i | |
| All I Know About Mouthpieces Part 1 (Video) | 110 | $10.00 | |
I've been asked quite a few times to do a lesson on mouthpieces and what I've learned about them over the years. In this video, I talk about my experiences with different mouthpieces and show you a few examples of ones that I have in my studio. In this v | |
| All I Know About Mouthpieces Part 2 (Video) | 116 | $10.00 | |
I've been asked quite a few times to do a lesson on mouthpieces and what I've learned about them over the years. In this Part 2 video, I talk about my experiences with different mouthpieces and show you a few examples of ones that I have in my studio. In | |
| All I Know About Mouthpieces Part 3 (Video) | 117 | $10.00 | |
I've been asked quite a few times to do a lesson on mouthpieces and what I've learned about them over the years. In this Part 2 video, I talk about my experiences with different mouthpieces and show you a few examples of ones that I have in my studio. In | |
| Altissimo Alto Sax Lesson | 287 | $10.00 | |
The altissimo register of the saxophone refers to a group of notes that is above and beyond the normal range of the sax. It can be one of the most challenging aspects of the sax to learn. When I was a kid, I would listen to great sax players and they wo | |
| Altissimo Exercises for Expression Lesson | 394 | $10.00 | |
Learning to play in the saxophone altissimo register is one thing. Learning to do it well is another. We have all heard great solos that soar into that upper range and sound terrific but so often when we try those fingerings ourselves and fall flat on ou | |
| Basic Jazz Articulation for the Sax (Audio) | 012 | $10.00 |  |
If you want to learn how to play jazz saxophone, you can't afford to overlook this essential lesson. Proper Jazz Articulation is what makes your lines swing. If you're just beginning to learn to play jazz, or perhaps you're a self taught player who's alwa | |
| Basic Jazz Articulation Part 2 (Video & Audio) | 119 | $10.00 | |
This is a continuation of the "Basic Jazz Articulation" lesson. I know from experience that it takes many students quite a few lessons to nail down the concept of jazz articulation. In this lesson I repeat some of the thoughts from lesson 1 as well as ad | |
| Beginner Lessons II Lesson 1 (Video and Audio) | 126 | $10.00 | |
This is the 1st lesson of Level 2 in a series on learning how to play the saxophone from the very beginning. This series of lessons will be focused on learning the fundamentals of playing the saxophone and developing good habits. This series will be prima | |
| Beginner Lessons II Lesson 2 (Video & Audio) | 128 | $10.00 | |
This is the 2nd lesson of Level 2 in a series on learning how to play the saxophone from the very beginning. This series of lessons will be focused on learning the fundamentals of playing the saxophone and developing good habits. This series will be prima | |
| Beginner Lessons II Lesson 3 (Video & Audio) | 129 | $10.00 | |
This is the 3rd lesson of Level 2 in a series on learning how to play the saxophone from the very beginning. This series of lessons will be focused on learning the fundamentals of playing the saxophone and developing good habits. This series will be prima | |
| Beginner Lessons II Lesson 4 (Video & Audio) | 130 | $10.00 | |
This is the 4th lesson of Level 2 in a series on learning how to play the saxophone from the very beginning. This series of lessons will be focused on learning the fundamentals of playing the saxophone and developing good habits. This series will be prima | |
| Breathing Video Lesson | 295 | $10.00 | |
Breathing is one of the most important aspects of playing a wind instrument. You would think that the subject of breathing would be a no brainer............"just inhale and exhale" Well there is a bit more to it than that! In this video lesson I show | |
| Developing a Great Sound (Audio) | 011 | $10.00 |  |
If you've always wanted that big resonant sound you hear from your favorite players, but don't know how to set about achieving it. If you've spent a small fortune on different mouthpieces searching for your own personal sound, this lesson is for you. | |
| Developing Fast Fingers Lesson | 337 | $10.00 | |
One of the questions that I am asked most by students in lessons is "How the heck do you play that fast?" My answer is always the same "Years of practice". In this lesson I teach you some of the practice habits that I have used over the years to ref | |
| Great Sound Video Remake (Video & Audio) | 189 | $10.00 | |
This is a remake of my old "Great Sound mp3" lesson. I've had a few people ask if I could do it as a video so you could see me talk about and demonstrate the concept of having a great sound. I talk about playing with a 90% sound and what that means. I s | |
| Great Technique-The Chromatic Scale Lesson 1 (Video & Audio) | 171 | $10.00 | |
Many times my students will ask me how I can play so fast...........I always respond "Practice". In this lesson I take you through some exercises that I have student work through who need to learn the chromatic scale. I take you through each step of the | |
| Great Technique-The Chromatic Scale Lesson 2 (Video & Audio) | 172 | $10.00 | |
Many times my students will ask me how I can play so fast...........I always respond "Practice". In this lesson I take you through some exercises that I have student work through who need to learn the chromatic scale. I take you through each step of the | |
| I'm Coming Out Solo Lesson | 261 | $10.00 | |
This is a lesson covering a live solo that I played on the song "Im Coming Out". It is on my blog page. I had a member ask if I could do a lesson or two on this solo and my solo on Respect. In this lesson I play the recording and talk about the differe | |
| Intro to Alternate Fingerings (Video & Audio) | 083 | $10.00 | |
In this lessons I introduce you to the concept of using alternate fingerings. Alternate fingerings are a concept that I first learned about when listening to John Coltrane and later Michael Brecker. I would hear them play a series of notes and do somethin |