Joel talks to the incredible saxophonist Jesse Bannister - world renowned performer and composer of Indian classical music. Jesse breaks down the techniques he's developed to incorporate saxophone into Indian music, including tonguing, fingering techniques and even physical adjustments to his sax. Try Sax School for 14 days: https://saxschoolonline…

Following the sad news of the death of saxophone legend David Sanborn, Nigel and Fred share their memories of Sanborn, and chat about his influence on their own playing. Plus they share their recommendations for Sanborn recordings you should check out. Try Sax School for 14 days: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today/ Podcast Website: https://saxs…

Is it possible to make great playing saxophones that don't break the bank? And what should you look out for to avoid buying the WRONG cheap sax? Get the full podcast transcription here: https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/ Try Sax School for 14 Days here: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today Check out our free lessons and resources: Youtube : htt…

For our first episode in the "Meet the Tutors" series Nigel is talking with jazz educator Joel Purnell. You might know Joel from his "Triad Pairs" video on Youtube. Our Sax School Members know him as the brains behind our Explore Jazz series of courses. But, he didn't set out to be a jazz sax player, let alone one of the top jazz educators in the U…

Confused by saxophone mouthpieces? Nigel chats to Jody Espina of Jody Jazz about how to choose the right mouthpiece for you. Why your mouthpiece could be sabotaging your progress on sax Common mouthpiece mistakes and how to avoid them 3 tips for choosing your mouthpiece upgrade. Get the full transcription and links to extra resources on our blog. T…

Ever dreamed of hitting the road with your sax and touring with a band, show or as a solo artist? This week join Nigel, Fred and Joel as they share stories from the road and discuss what life is like as a touring pro sax player. Try Sax School for 14 days: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today/ Podcast Website: https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/…

Nigel talks with Jamie Straker - head of Europe's biggest saxophone retailer Sax.co.uk about their brand new Atlantic Saxophone range. Why did they design a new saxophone in today's crowded market, and what's so special about it? Try Sax School free for 14 days: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XWyQTva5UBc V…

Want to get the most "bang for your buck" from your sax warmup? This week Nigel, Fred and Joel are sharing their favourite warmup tactics that helped them stay in shape during busy playing careers. Lots of tips, tactics and advice for players of all levels in this episode! Try Sax School for 14 days: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today/ Podcast …

Do you "digi sax?" Should an Aerophone or EWI be part of your saxophone arsenal? And which is the best one to start with? This week we are discussing all this and more with the guy who consults with Roland on the Aerophone design, Alistair Parnell. Try Sax School for 14 days: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today/ Podcast Website: https://saxschoo…

Welcome to the brand new Sax School Online Podcast. In this very first episode, we're going to be discussing the things that you can do to make the best progress on your saxophone this year. Presented by Nigel McGill, Joel Purnell and Fred Vigdor from the Sax School Online tutor team. Try Sax School yourself with 14 days free access: https://saxsch…

If you love playing sax but want to improve your skills this is the podcast for you! Each episode is packed with pro tips, techniques and advice from the Sax School Online Tutor team. We are helping thousands of learners like you every day and will be sharing some of that with you here too! Plus, you'll hear from special guests from around the saxo…