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Evan Tate is now an endorser for Cannonball Saxophones
Many have asked me after being an endorser for Julius Keilwerth saxophones since 1993, why did I change? Well, to make a long story short, I’ll have to say that Keilwerth has always been a great horn and the people who worked at Schreiber & Keilwerth have always been absolutely great to work with. They’ve continually produced excellent horns and have always looked to improve upon their models and at the same time try to keep everything making sense business -wise
Behind the “Hittin’ Hard” CD Project
For this first entry of the “Hittin’ Hard” CD Project blog I want to tell you what is planned. For years I’ve been an advocate for musicians taking control over their music careers. Since the dawn of the internet, musicians and other creatives have been given the tools to further promote themselves and their music [...]
Improving your sound in the upper register
Download: Upper Register Exercises
Improving your sound
More than having great technique and proficient improvising skills, a great sound is the first connection to your audience and your fellow musicians.
Music, Art and Perception
I have often had this experience with some of my students; they practice patterns, a study, an exercise or tune, and they get stuck at some point and can’t seem to understand why they can’t get further. They tell me, “I’ve practiced it 100 times, but I can’t seem to get it into my head”. [...]
