Aug 17 2020

On the Passing of Steve Grossman

Today, I was informed by a friend, that a mutual friend posted on their Facebook page that saxophonist Steve Grossman, had died. 

If you are or were a private student of mine, a follower of my posts, my YouTube Channel…

Jul 22 2020

Product Review: The A.L.E. "Reed Balancer"

This time I'm reviewing the A.L.E. "Reed Balancer". Soon I'll be doing another video on reed preparation in general:
What it is, How to do it, What to look for, What to avoid, What tools are on the market.

See…

Apr 15 2020

An Important Tip on How to Improve Your Technique

This is in part a follow-up on a previous video of mine; "5 Things You're Practicing Incorrectly and How To Correct Them". This video displays a way to approach practicing technique and technical issues within a piece or music, or…

Apr 3 2020

Have you heard of the "One Note Theory"?

The "One Note Theory" is a concept for forming an optimal saxophone embouchure (also for clarinet!). 

It is based on principles I'd learned from Hon. Dr. Joseph Allard, master teacher of many world famous saxophonists and clarinetists. Among them were; 

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Apr 2 2020

Long Tones: Are you practicing them effectively?

I recently stumbled across a video in YouTube with the title "The Only Long Tones Exercise You'll Ever Need". So naturally, I was curious to find out what that was. 

Although, it was a good exercise I did find flaws…

Mar 27 2020

Upcoming Books: "The Book of EWI" and "Doubles Troubles"

COMING SOON!

Keep on the lookout for my upcoming books

"The Book of EWI"  Toward mastering the AKAI Electronic Wind Instrument

and

"Doubles Troubles"! Tips, Tricks, exercises, and etudes for doubling between Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet and the EWI.