Learn Saxophone your way with a TakeLessons expert

If you’re starting to explore playing a new instrument, you may be wondering, “Is the saxophone hard to learn?” Several factors go into this, and we’ll tell you all about them in this saxophone guide for beginners! The good news is that the saxophone is much easier to learn than other instruments, and it’s a whole lot of fun! Like many instruments, the saxophone isn’t too difficult to begin playing but challenging to master. Many people say that it’s easy to make a sound on

Learning how to play saxophone starts with the right equipment--namely, a quality neck strap! Read on for some helpful advice from Brookings, SD teacher Carl S...    The saxophone is a unique instrument for many reasons. One example is that the saxophone is the only band instrument that uses a neck strap. Unfortunately, the neck strap is often the most overlooked aspect of playing the instrument. One of the first things that I stress to a new student is the importance of the neck str

Thinking about buying a new instrument? It's a big decision, as an instrument is truly an investment -- especially if you're spending several hundred dollars (or more, for higher-end brands and models) on it. Before making your purchase, you'll want to do some research. But where do you start? With so many brands out there, how do you know which ones are worth the money? What do you really need to ensure years of playing and practicing? We came across a great article over on Donna Sc