Play Saxophone Longer Without Pain
Sore neck? Aching thumb? Tension when you play? You don’t have to put up with it. In this episode, Nigel, Joel, and Fred break down the most common causes of pain when playing sax—and the simple fixes...
28 Sep 22min
Why Learning Sax Is More Fun As An ADULT
Most people assume learning an instrument gets harder as you get older. But in the ways that actually count — motivation, taste, self-awareness, and knowing what you want — adults have a real advantag...
14 Sep 20min
Restarting Sax After 20 or 30 Years? Do This.
Coming back to saxophone after 20 or 30 years away? This episode is for you. Nigel, Fred, and Joel talk honestly about what returns quickly, what takes time, and the emotional side of rediscovering an...
31 Aug 24min
What Song Made Us LOVE Saxophone?
There's a saxophone song that got to most of us — Baker Street, Careless Whisper, something on the radio you never forgot. In this episode, Nigel, Fred, and Joel each share the song that hooked them o...
17 Aug 27min
Is Learning Online As Good As In Person Lessons for sax players?
Is online saxophone learning actually as good as face-to-face lessons? Here is the honest answer from our Tutor Team — including what can go seriously wrong if you don't do it the right way. If you're...
3 Aug 24min
Why You Don't Sound Like A Pro (And How To Fix It!)
Not sounding the way you want on sax? It’s not just about practising more—it’s about what you focus on. In this episode, Nigel, Joel, and Fred break down the key reasons players don’t sound “pro” yet—...
20 Jul 29min
Why Most Sax Practice Doesn’t Work (and What to Do Instead)
Practising your sax regularly… but still not improving? You’re not alone—and it’s probably not your effort, it’s your approach. In this episode, Nigel, Joel, and Fred break down the 3 biggest practice...
6 Jul 20min
Behind the scenes of a USA tour
What happens when a sax player goes from the practice room to an international tour? Catherine Rannus joins Nigel to share what she learned touring Europe and the USA with Bolden—and how those lessons...
22 Jun 32min
