The Sax School Blog: Learn and be inspired!
How to play sax with MORE FEELING
UK Sax legend Snake Davis shares his tips on how to get more emotion and feeling into your sax playing.
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How to Memorise Music for saxophone players
Struggle to play by memory? Check out these great tips from Average White Band tenor saxman Freddy V!
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Should you listen to other Sax Players?
Duran Duran sax man Simon Willescroft shares where he finds inspiration for his amazing sax tone.
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Live #13 – 3 step transcribing formula!
Want to play anything you hear on your sax? Check out my 3 step transcribing formula in this LIVE session from Sax School.
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Live #11 – A Blues Saxophone Warmup to boost your skills!
Learn a simple blues warmup that will boost your skills, plus lots more in this episode of Sax School LIVE.
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Sax School Live #10
Learn a simple blues warmup that will boost your skills, plus lots more in this episode of Sax School LIVE.
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Sax School Live #9
Why you should learn jazz standards (even if you hate jazz) plus tips on reeds, mouthpieces and much more!
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Sax School Live #8
Learn how to setup your practice room for success, plus lots more advice on reeds, tone and technique in this Livestream session!
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Playing Saxophone at a Blues Festival
Ever wanted to play a headline show at a blues festival? This Sax School member did it. Find out how!
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“I’ve always wanted to learn to play saxophone”
John had always wanted to learn to play saxophone - read how he has learned tenor saxophone as an adult with Sax School online sax lessons.
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Eddu is our Sax School Student of the Week!
Check out Eddu playing "What a Wonderful World" and read why he's our Sax School Student of the Week!
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John is our Sax School Student of the Week
John is a huge inspiration for other Sax School members with his regular videos. Check out his version of Danny Boy!
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Maggie is our Saxophone Student of the Week!
Maggie has only been learning with Sax School for a few months but is making amazing progress! Check out this recording!
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Joining a Band – A Sax School Student’s Story
Maggie has only been learning with Sax School for a few months but is making amazing progress! Check out this recording!
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David Miller is Sax School Student of the Week
Do you dream of playing saxophone in a band? One Sax School member shares his experience.
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Roger Rennard is our saxophone Student of the Week
Check out David's tenor sax playing for the May Practice Challenge. He's our Sax School Student of the Week!
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Got To Get You Into My Life – Multi-Sax
Check out my fun multi-sax arrangement of this cool Earth Wind and Fire tune.
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Amazing Grace – alto sax version
I've had loads of requests for gospel tunes. Check out my version of Amazing Grace from the Sax School lesson.
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Amazing Grace on tenor sax
From my series of Gospel tunes inside Sax School, here is my tenor sax version of Amazing Grace. Enjoy!
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Petite Fleur played on Tenor Sax
I made a lesson on this classic Dixieland tune "Petite Fleur" as recorded by Chris Barber. Check out my tenor sax version!
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Killer Joe – played on tenor sax
This is a classic "jazz standard" and a great tune to learn improvising over. Check out my tenor sax version.
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Love Theme from “Blade Runner” played on saxophone
This is a classic "jazz standard" and a great tune to learn improvising over. Check out my tenor sax version.
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I Believe I Can Fly – Tenor Sax
This is such a great melody that works great on saxophone. Check out my version for tenor sax from the Sax School lesson.
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Jungleland – The Sax Solo!
I came across a great version of this by Yolanda Adams and Kenny G and made a lesson on how to play it. Here is my version.
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Nigel McGill
Your Teacher
After 25 years touring, performing all over the world, I setup Sax School to share what I have learned. Today thousands of players in more than 70 countries use the huge library of online saxophone lessons in Sax School. Find out how it can help you too! www.mcgillmusic.com