Are You Playing the Right Instrument?
I just got done doing an amazing in-depth interview with the multi-gifted New York saxophonist, composer, and mouthpiece refacer Adam Niewood for our podcast (aka Best. Saxophone. Podcast. Ever.). Among the things that struck me over the course of the interview was Adam’s description of a major turning point in his musical journey.
You see, the saxophone that Adam learned to play on was the alto. And while he was quite enthusiastic about that instrument, Adam’s passion for music became fully ignited only after his high school band director asked him to help balance out the sax section by playing tenor instead. Once Adam started focusing on the tenor saxophone, he found himself extremely motivated to delve more deeply into music and eventually reach the level of mastery that he currently possesses.
The beauty of playing the saxophone is that there are quite a few members of our instrument’s family that we can choose from, and we can even jump to the other woodwinds relatively easily as well if we desire. All of this means that we have choices.
So if you’re focused on just one member of the saxophone or woodwind family and finding your enthusiasm for practicing your particular instrument is starting to fade, or has already faded, you may want to consider making the switch, even if it’s just a temporary diversion. A new axe can revitalize your passion for music and allow you to find your true voice on the instrument.
That’s all, now discuss among yourselves…
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I've been playing the sax since the late 80's, but my musical journey has run quite the gambit. The musical rap sheet includes tours with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and reggae master Half Pint, center stage at the L.A. Music Center, cozy cafes, raucous night clubs, gear-drenched studios, and the pinnacle of any musician's career - playing weddings in New Jersey! (duh). There's a lot of other stuff too, but you should be reading these blog posts and leaving comments instead. Now off you go!View Author Profile
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