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Can I teach myself to play the saxophone?
With proper instruction, you can teach yourself to play the saxophone. MusicProfessor’s step-by-step process will not only assist you in teaching yourself, it will provide you with high-quality examples of how the saxophone should sound, so you can self-assess and learn right from the start.
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Is saxophone easy to learn?
With proper instruction, the saxophone is easy to learn. All instruments require practice to develop good sound and technique, and saxophone is no exception. MusicProfessor’s saxophone library is easy to follow, provides expert demonstrations, and is self-paced, which means you can watch videos when it is convenient for you, and rewatch lessons as often as you need to until you fully absorb the content.
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Can I learn saxophone without a teacher?
It can be challenging to learn an instrument without proper guidance. This is why MusicProfessor is a great way to get started learning the saxophone. Not only is MusicProfessor more affordable than in-person lessons, the teacher is an expert in saxophone education and will guide you step-by-step, at your own pace and on your own schedule.
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Can you be too old to play the saxophone?
You cannot be too old to learn to play the saxophone. In fact, learning to play the saxophone can help your body maintain its precision dexterity and keep your mind malleable. Learning to play an instrument is a great way to keep your body and mind young. If you feel like holding the saxophone becomes too challenging physically, there are different types of neck straps you can use to help you hold it properly.
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Can I learn saxophone from home?
You can learn saxophone from home on any device with a browser. Simply login to MusicProfessor and practice along with the easy to follow video curriculum.
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Can I really learn saxophone online?
You really can learn saxophone online! Learning online is affordable, and the curriculum is self paced, which means you can watch videos when it is convenient for you, and rewatch lessons as often as you need to until you fully absorb the content.
Overview
The Saxophone is one of the easiest instruments to play and one of the most fun to master. With its distinctive jazz sound, you’ll learn to make the Saxophone wail with its characteristic tone and range. The MusicProfessor instructors will lead you from opening your case for the first time through performing intermediate-level solos and etudes, all at your own pace and on any device.
This video library is perfect for:
- First-time saxophone players ready to get playing
- Intermediate saxophone players looking to hone their technical skills
- Sax students looking for ways to improve their sound
- Players of all ages wanting to learn the saxophone at home
- Band teachers looking for online resources for teaching and playing the saxophone
In this library you’ll learn:
- Step-by-step how to play the saxophone
- How to care for the saxophone
- How to make a quality sound
- How to play a variety of saxophone techniques
- How to read saxophone music and the treble clef
- Intermediate saxophone skills, solos, and etudes
Curriculum
Instructors
Dave Wilson
Dr. Dave Wilson is Lecturer in the Music Studies programme at Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music, where his teaching primarily focuses on histories, cultures, and practices related to jazz. His research interests include how music and sound relate to nationalism, belonging, power, intangible cultural heritage, transnational networks of taste, the construction of social space, and the nature of scenes.
Noelle Fabian
Noelle Fabian is a Texan-born actress, acclaimed saxophonist and educator. Known for her theatrical wit, musical creativity and upbeat personality, Noelle is one of the most sought out all-around entertainers in the west coast. The daughter of professional woodwind musicians, Noelle naturally found her way into the music world as a four-year-old violinist.
Cameron Coday
Cameron Coday is a Band Director at Victory Lakes Intermediate in Houston, Texas. Cameron graduated High Honors with a Bachelor of Music and Minor in Leadership from the University of Colorado Boulder. She earned her Master of Music Education with Summa Cum Laude Honors from Central Washington University at the American Band College. Cameron has presented as a clinician for The Assisted Director and loves fostering conversation on teacher health and wellbeing. She is active in the pageantry arts, serving as brass staff for Arizona Academy Drum and Bugle Corps. She performed on baritone with The Troopers (2013, 2014), Phantom Regiment (2015), and The Cadets (2016). Outside of teaching, Cameron enjoys weightlifting and CrossFit. She coaches adult barbell classes, and loves her cat, Benjamin.