We’ll cover what I’m thinking, doing, and how I prepared to improvise 100% solo in front of people, cameras, and microphones.
Q&A – Altissimo control, copying articulation, pros/cons of using harder reeds, and developing intonation imagination
Your questions answered, with related lessons to check out.
Operating Instructions for Improvising Within a Modal Pop Song: Branford Marsalis on “Englishman in New York”
Branford’s playing on Sting’s “Englishman in New York” provides a great blueprint for improvising in a pop context. We’ll go over the song’s harmony, practicing wide intervals, and combining technique practice with musical practice.
Members Play “Laura” (Jazz Ballad)
Such beautiful playing from everyone. Great work!
Why Transcribing and Technique Practice Are Not Mutually Exclusive (and How to Practice Both at the Same Time)
Transcribing and technique practice are not mutually exclusive. You can—and should—use a transcribed solo to address all aspects of your playing.
Altissimo Fingerings – Should You Choose Easier Execution or Better Sound?
If you’ve spent any time in your altissimo register, you’ve probably asked yourself this question. Here’s how I approach it.
Vibrato: Common Mistakes, Practice Methods, and Performance Suggestions
Vibrato is an expressive tool, but many saxophonists overuse it (without knowing). In this lesson I’ll show you when and how to most effectively use it, as well as a great exercise to practice it.
Members Play Charlie Parker’s “April In Paris” Solo (Bebop / Doubletime)
Great work on this solo everyone! Many actually found it more challenging than last month’s Eric Alexander solo.
Q&A – Keeping Your Cool While Soloing, Available Tensions, and Recalling Transcriptions
More of your questions answered.
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