The Sax School Blog: Learn and be inspired!
Sax School Live #10
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 #9
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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Sax School Live #8
Get Nigel’s Favourite Sax Tone Builder Warmup, plus tips on playalong books, performance nerves and more!
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Sax School LIVE #7
In this Sax School LIVE episode we discuss the perfect saxophone practice schedule, correct mouthpiece position and whether ligatures make any difference to your sound!
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Rubber vs Metal – Nigel asks Theo Wanne!
I spoke to mouthpiece expert Theo Wanne for his advice on how to choose between a rubber or metal saxophone mouthpiece to get your perfect sound.
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Sax School LIVE #6
This week we discuss the perfect posture for playing saxophone, embouchure tips and whether you should bother learning classical sax pieces!
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How to play better blues lines on your sax
Looking for more inspiration when playing blues on your sax? This lesson will really help you.
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Sax School LIVE #5
In this week’s live stream we discuss saxophone reeds and how to choose a strength for you, plus palm key risers and much more!
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Barrie Fox – Student of the Week!
Barrie Fox is this week’s Student of the Week! We loved Barrie’s video of “My Favourite Things”, which included some great improvisation. Barrie is a popular member of our Facebook Community and we always enjoy his videos. Sax School Community Barrie started playing...
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Anders Ekvall – Student of the Week!
Check out this lovely recording of “In A Sentimental Mood” by Anders from Sweden – Our Student of the Week!
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Corey Chandler – Student of the Week!
Corey has only been learning with Sax School for about a year but is already playing with other musicians! Check out this video!
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Greg Bawler – Student of the Week!
Check out Greg’s great video playing the jazz standard “Bewitched” that he transcribed himself!
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David Skinner – Student of the Week!
Check out David’s great video of Concierto de Aranjuez!
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Eddie Reimer – Student of the Week!
Eddie from Sweden is our Student of the Week! Check out his video of “One Step Beyond”.
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Howard Daley – Student of the Week!
Check out Howard’s recording of “Blueberry Hill”. He’s our Student of the Week!
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Taylor Larson – Student of the week!
Taylor from Canada is our Student of the Week! Check out this video of her playing.
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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 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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I Believe I Can Fly – Tenor Sax
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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Jungleland – The Sax Solo!
Jungleland by Bruce Springsteen has one of the most iconic 80s pop sax solos. Here is my version from the full Sax School lesson.
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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