That was a plethora of wonderfully expressed pointers. Good to hear we are not alone with the daily challenges of sax playing from a very unique artist. Thanks to you both!
As a young musician this really inspired me and showed me that no matter what your trying to learn as a musician you will always get it if you just apply yourself and even professionals struggle with music. Thank you for posting this video because it has really changed the way I think about music.
Is this the Ling Ling of the Saxophone world? I've been playing saxophone for 13 years and probably only "practice" about 5 hours a week now that adulthood has hit me hard. I definitely feel the "I'm terrible" mentality. Instrumental mastery takes an entire lifetime. I just need to understand that.
@@grahamlyons8522 check out TwoSet Violin if you want to know more about Ling Ling - as the channel name suggests it's primarily violin-based but there's a lot of content that all musicians can appreciate and relate to (like that their '24 Ways Musicians Practice' includes crying)
« Half of becoming a better musician is actually starting to practice » how true is that and how bad I’ve been recently. Thanks for this reminder Derek.
These guys are so inspiring, upbeat, enthusiastic and free giving of their time and experience ,its infectious, great interviews, great channel, well done Jay and friends
I read a comment from Mononeon recently that I really resonates with me, it read "Reject the worldly idea of becoming a great musician... just live music" Best advice ever.
I guess I’m dating myself by watching this, thinking, “ WoW! This guy was somebody’s little boy once- & I bet they had their hands full!” But look at him now! I love his words, “It doesn’t matter how slow you go... if you can just figure out ways to sustain it...”. Priceless advice! Thanks for encouraging a slow learner AND a late starter!!
What a great video! Derek, you're very inspiring and wonderfully humble. Invaluable advice and delivered in a relatable way - plus your obvious enthusiasm for your art is inspiration in itself! Keep up the amazing music Derek and thanks for the interview Jay. 🎷💛
Wow Jay, you did it again. What a great interview. Not that you don't give some great sage advice but it's always nice to hear from a different prospective.
Definitely right, we need to maintain the daily practice. Just if we practice only 15-30 minutes daily but that is better than 2 hours only on weekend. Also play to have fun and keep it challenging. I'm not considered myself a musician but a student of life. I'm the slowest learner in the world but I keep playing for fun and one of the greatest things is that music is one of the best therapies. Do I miss days, yes, but never give up and keep the sax close to me as my friend. Thanks for sharing.
Yessss. I’ve been talking about and practicing the pomodora effect but I do it in 5 minutes. I call it my “5 Minute Practice Rule.” This same five minute rule keeps me consistent every single day. I can kill 2 hours easy with this 5 minute practice rule/pomodora effect. Love it. Yes practice slow and keep hitting it. I love the video Jay. Awesome stuff man.
I loved that he made a mention on the “Alexander Technique” I would love to see video focused on that sometime in relation to saxophone players. Great videos!
I'm not the only one who sucks yay!!! Every time I see a great player (saw Grace Kelly last night) I feel like...what's the point? So many people achieve what I've done in so much less effort. I think we all want it to work faster no matter how fast we learn it. Where's the easy button? Of course it doesn't exist. I stopped my video game addition years ago for same reason....I'd be great player if I had spent that time practicing.
I am fairly new to the saxophone but this was one of the most practical, encouraging videos on Learning the Saxophone that I have ever seen, and I watch a lot of videos.
3:30 That is one of the things that it happens to me... Days with lot of motivation practicing, and when I record... sometimes I want to throw it all away. But Im here! Trying to get better each day!
Great video and what a great guy you are, Derek Brown! You set yourself apart by staying true to yourself, to your own talents and limitations as well. Just sustain and work on it! 👍🏻
What he described with spending an hr and not getting anywhere then losing motivation definitely(and especially the 2 days later I suck and stuff) is exactly how I've felt during my time playing sax. I'm definitely trying that tomato technique he described since I've ever heard of that before.
@@高宇中 The funny thing is, that I've talked to my favorite sax player, the most kind and down-to-earth rock star you can come across. I told him after a gig; "you nailed it tonight, always such a joy to be in your audience!" He looked at me with a confused look. He thought he never played worse, and was frustrated about his playing. I have been puzzled about this, but understanding it better now, after the videos on this channel.
This is such an important conversation! Talent isn't a magical gift, everybody has to put in work to succeed, and it is totally fine to go at whatever pace works for your life and your goals!!!👏👏👏
What a great musician... Until I headed this interview, I thought this dude was just a ginmicky guy. Nothing special but his concepts are deep and profound, very informational. He is an amazing teacher, thank you for posting
thinking of playing freestyle blues on the subway, but need a nice background sound, got any recommends for a boombox or something that could give a basic background that i could freestyle too
Hi, Jay. Great interview. I think Derek is confirming something you preach all the time... take it slow and don't rush when you practice. I noticed he was wearing something on his right thumb. Can you advise what it is as I sometimes feel pain on my my right thumb. Thanks
I really dig it you going into the mental side of playing. Everyone has more or less the same issues, but only your own ones you have to deal with daily.
It was the BEST class I have ever had. So comforting and humble. He just put in words my thoughts and worries and made sax playing accessabe. Thank you both so much
Mr. Brown came to our university during his 50 states tour. Not only did he give the most insane solo concert I’ve seen, he was also an amazing teacher and genuinely great person. Thank you for the tips to stay motivated! This interview and the “I Suck” video are my go-to whenever I’m feeling like I’ve hit a wall.
Best advice to give. I havent played my sax for years because I lost the ability to play it. I know practice makes perfect, but this puts the practice in to perspective. Wife is gonna be mad when I play the same thing over and over again! 😅
Great interview and advice. When I started playing tenor saxophone, I was in junior college. My instructor was a veteran of the big band years. He played with many people including Glen Miller’s Army band, he even played at The Apollo Theater in Harlem. He composed commercial jingles and so much more. I learned how to play blues and jazz in a short time under his teaching methods. I was learning how to play the popular standards . Before he passed, he gave me these pearls of wisdom. . Play for yourself. Play with others. Play for others. Learn and have fun. And stay away from the music business. He never stopped stressing that with me because he even told his own kids that advice. In his career, he made and lost a fortune in the music business.
Great video, thanks guys. I can certainly relate as I am a very slow learner, it takes me forever to learn anything and I sometimes think how bad am I that I should just give it away, so this video is very encouraging for me. Practice, Practice Practice, Two thumb up!
Had the pleasure of sitting in the front row last night in Fresno for the CASMEC show where Derek played with the Clovis Wind Symphony. My son and I were able to chat with him for a moment afterwards and he was extremely gracious. I can't wait to see what else this innovative artist has up his sleeves, or on his fingers, dropped in his horn...Thanks for a great show Derek!
Great authentic words from Derek Brown. When Jay was talking to George Garzone I thought he was being extremely respectful. Since then I realise that he gives all of his guests the space to run with their thoughts and this is something that a lot of interviewers struggle with as they can't bear to lose the attention on themselves. Jay nurtures the spaces, like the Miles Davies of interviewers.
Jay thank you so much for this interview and I hope Derek understands how inspiring he has been with this short but life-changing epiphany. When he mentions exercises to help to learn to play from the diaphragm, I know that I have never seen these. They could be in the content that I have already purchased from you and I have not gotten to yet. Regardless,I would love to see a video of you demonstrating what he is referencing. I have experienced the sore throat after playing a couple of times this last year, and of course a sore throat is the last thing you want to feel after playing in public. I know I have heard that you need to open your throat and support your breath from your diaphragm, but after forty years of playing I'm sure I have to work hard to break the bad habits I learned on my own. Keep up the great work as always!
I am a guitarist planning to take up the saxophone as soon as I am able to afford any. Practice always leaves me wondering what is this thing where I am really satisfied with my playing for two days, then come two days during which I suck, then the same thing all over again. Maybe it proves I was always meant to become a saxophonist eventually.
Love that guy. And I love these interview videos. Keep em coming. Jeff Coffin would be a good one. He did a clinic at my college back in the day and it was awesome. And I had a Gamecube when I was in college.
Jay.... one of the best interviews you have done, not because of your performance, but because of the contents. I am sure many musicians can relate. I too am not the fastest boat on the lake and spend a great deal of time practicing. But I am slowing seeing great results in my tone and ability to play new and more difficult licks. Thanks. Super good job...
Excellent repartee ! Practice the way you want to play !! "You can only fight the way you practice” ― Miyamoto Musashi, A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy
Fantastic interview. I first saw Derek on a video on a Legere jam session playing "Cantalope Island" a couple of years ago. I knew then he was a unique talent.
Bob Reynolds comes to mind for some reason with this informative interview👍🏽...................✌🏽🎵🎵🎷 thanks for sharing DB. Fun and healthy. Thanks J for holding the mic still...........✌🏽🎵🎵🎷 nice legere sweatshirt. Was that a Jody Jazz mpc setup?🎵🎵🎷
Truth for many. Slow learner here. I have to repeat a hundred times to learn something. Do it slow, drive everyone crazy. Nice to hear this perspective from such a great and famous player.
That was a great interview Jay. I really appreciate Derek's insights and honesty of his own limitations which he has definitely overcome with his great attitude and playing style.
You should make a video about music and specifically jazz as a career. I think it's an interesting topic since there's people telling me it's not reliable. I have a dream of becoming a jazz musician but how realistic is it really. Kinda off topic.
I don't think I could give up gaming entirely, I've been collecting retro consoles and games for over 20 years (mainly Genesis/Mega Drive and other Sega consoles) so I save it for times when I can't practise - my work schedule means I go to bed around 5:30am and 'quiet time' is legally 11pm-7an so I'd probably get done for noise pollution if I started playing the sax at 4am.
Seriously motivational interview. I just want to play for fun but keep quitting because - no talent. My headstone will probably read, "Never practised enough". Maybe I can still change that. Did I mention, seriously?
That was a plethora of wonderfully expressed pointers. Good to hear we are not alone with the daily challenges of sax playing from a very unique artist. Thanks to you both!
I love this interview. He’s so real and honest about his career. Cool tips and advice.
As a young musician this really inspired me and showed me that no matter what your trying to learn as a musician you will always get it if you just apply yourself and even professionals struggle with music. Thank you for posting this video because it has really changed the way I think about music.
I'm loving your content. Especially now with your recent interviews. Your including some of my favorite RUclips channel artists. Next up SirvalorSax!
What a genuine person. And totally motivating. Thanks Jay...
Is this the Ling Ling of the Saxophone world?
I've been playing saxophone for 13 years and probably only "practice" about 5 hours a week now that adulthood has hit me hard. I definitely feel the "I'm terrible" mentality.
Instrumental mastery takes an entire lifetime. I just need to understand that.
Ryan Smock 40 hours a week my friend
Taven Pacheco A week? How dare you! Ling Ling practices 40 hours A DAY!
Is Ling Ling related to the pianist Lang Lang?
Ling ling ? Are you criza ?
@@grahamlyons8522 check out TwoSet Violin if you want to know more about Ling Ling - as the channel name suggests it's primarily violin-based but there's a lot of content that all musicians can appreciate and relate to (like that their '24 Ways Musicians Practice' includes crying)
« Half of becoming a better musician is actually starting to practice » how true is that and how bad I’ve been recently. Thanks for this reminder Derek.
Dereks super ability is... to be humble :-) Greetings from a Online Better Sax Student ... from Europe
These guys are so inspiring, upbeat, enthusiastic and free giving of their time and experience ,its infectious, great interviews, great channel, well done Jay and friends
0:28 reminds me of the dragon ball z classic cliffhangers I was so into what he was saying by then LOL
Jay thank you for creating this space! Your work is so Valuable to the saxophone and music community at large.
I read a comment from Mononeon recently that I really resonates with me, it read "Reject the worldly idea of becoming a great musician... just live music" Best advice ever.
Painful slow perfect practice. One of the best traits of a musician.
Keywords: in a practice room by himself! What we'd do to get private practice space, great stuff.
Great content
Also
Eat your cereal
I guess I’m dating myself by watching this, thinking, “ WoW! This guy was somebody’s little boy once- & I bet they had their hands full!” But look at him now!
I love his words, “It doesn’t matter how slow you go... if you can just figure out ways to sustain it...”. Priceless advice!
Thanks for encouraging a slow learner AND a late starter!!
One of, if not the best video for anyone studying any instrument. Thank you so much Jay and Derek!
What a great video! Derek, you're very inspiring and wonderfully humble. Invaluable advice and delivered in a relatable way - plus your obvious enthusiasm for your art is inspiration in itself! Keep up the amazing music Derek and thanks for the interview Jay. 🎷💛
Wow Jay, you did it again. What a great interview. Not that you don't give some great sage advice but it's always nice to hear from a different prospective.
DEREK BROWN ...I LOVE YOU .....I AM NOT GAY......AND I LOVE YOU TO BETTER SAX ....THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING
Derek brown is the best greatest down to earth guy . Met him at namm
Got the chance to catch Derek's 50-50 tour. Amazing inspiration to my progression on the saxophone!
Definitely right, we need to maintain the daily practice. Just if we practice only 15-30 minutes daily but that is better than 2 hours only on weekend. Also play to have fun and keep it challenging. I'm not considered myself a musician but a student of life. I'm the slowest learner in the world but I keep playing for fun and one of the greatest things is that music is one of the best therapies. Do I miss days, yes, but never give up and keep the sax close to me as my friend. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the video because I SUCK... lol.
Thank you so much for this inspiration! It‘s very helpful for a 50 y.o. beginner at clarinet and alto sax. Best regards from Germany
This is the coolest interview I've ever watched on music and practice. Thanks, really.
Yessss. I’ve been talking about and practicing the pomodora effect but I do it in 5 minutes. I call it my “5 Minute Practice Rule.” This same five minute rule keeps me consistent every single day. I can kill 2 hours easy with this 5 minute practice rule/pomodora effect. Love it. Yes practice slow and keep hitting it. I love the video Jay. Awesome stuff man.
great interview, I particularly like the " I suck" comment. I have that moment all the time.
I loved that he made a mention on the “Alexander Technique” I would love to see video focused on that sometime in relation to saxophone players. Great videos!
I'm not the only one who sucks yay!!! Every time I see a great player (saw Grace Kelly last night) I feel like...what's the point? So many people achieve what I've done in so much less effort. I think we all want it to work faster no matter how fast we learn it. Where's the easy button? Of course it doesn't exist. I stopped my video game addition years ago for same reason....I'd be great player if I had spent that time practicing.
I am fairly new to the saxophone but this was one of the most practical, encouraging videos on Learning the Saxophone that I have ever seen, and I watch a lot of videos.
Fantastic video . We all appreciate the time and effort you take to making these videos . Thank you 🙏🏽
3:30 That is one of the things that it happens to me... Days with lot of motivation practicing, and when I record... sometimes I want to throw it all away. But Im here! Trying to get better each day!
Thank you both for the real stuff! ❤️🚀
Great video and what a great guy you are, Derek Brown! You set yourself apart by staying true to yourself, to your own talents and limitations as well. Just sustain and work on it! 👍🏻
The vertical line in the wall made me believe this was a separately filmed interview, edited together :D
No way there is reflects on the lamp foot in the back and shadows on the armchair on the left side
And
What he described with spending an hr and not getting anywhere then losing motivation definitely(and especially the 2 days later I suck and stuff) is exactly how I've felt during my time playing sax. I'm definitely trying that tomato technique he described since I've ever heard of that before.
Wooow...so so inspired.Thanks very much
awesome video .. thanks for the passion .. I need this kind of energy ..
Thanks for this video. I suck, and I'm a slow learner, but feeling alright about it now ;)
Anina Holbek Everyone sucks. It’s just a matter of wanting to move forward. You’ll do great!
@@高宇中 The funny thing is, that I've talked to my favorite sax player, the most kind and down-to-earth rock star you can come across. I told him after a gig; "you nailed it tonight, always such a joy to be in your audience!" He looked at me with a confused look. He thought he never played worse, and was frustrated about his playing. I have been puzzled about this, but understanding it better now, after the videos on this channel.
If there would be a person that played like him and Leo p they would be the super star of the saxophone world
This is such an important conversation! Talent isn't a magical gift, everybody has to put in work to succeed, and it is totally fine to go at whatever pace works for your life and your goals!!!👏👏👏
What a great musician... Until I headed this interview, I thought this dude was just a ginmicky guy. Nothing special but his concepts are deep and profound, very informational. He is an amazing teacher, thank you for posting
My favorite part is the video game console dating.
Great guy. Great insights. Thanks Jay and Derek
I have hope! Awesome and inspiring jay. Thank you.
The benefit of being a slow learner is that it stays in your memory forever once you get it.
This is so helpful. Cannot thank you enough for this.
Very supportive
thinking of playing freestyle blues on the subway, but need a nice background sound, got any recommends for a boombox or something that could give a basic background that i could freestyle too
I love this guy
Applicable to more than just sax.
Thank you.
Brilliant interview! This is so on-message for what I am trying to do. So, good reinforcement for me. Thanks Derek and Jay and I plan to keep it fun.
I loved this so inspirational. He's so down to earth and honest
Hi, Jay. Great interview. I think Derek is confirming something you preach all the time... take it slow and don't rush when you practice. I noticed he was wearing something on his right thumb. Can you advise what it is as I sometimes feel pain on my my right thumb. Thanks
It’s for making percussive sounds on the body of the horn.
If you think you suck (at times), what about the rest of us ?
Well this definitely helped, taught me to just practice and not slow down from lack of motivation
I really dig it you going into the mental side of playing. Everyone has more or less the same issues, but only your own ones you have to deal with daily.
An introvert ! Could have fooled me!!!!
Nice video
Great video guys, so so true👍😎🎷
It was the BEST class I have ever had. So comforting and humble. He just put in words my thoughts and worries and made sax playing accessabe. Thank you both so much
I loved this interview!!!! You should do some videos on slap tonguing, growling, muzltifonics, and/or other extended techniques in the sax
Check @beatboxsax for lots of videos on all that stuff.
John Coltrane was a famously slow learner
I've seen this interview many times. Keeps you up when you have those " I suck moments" and always brings a smile to my face. Thanks to both of you!
What a great interview. Thanks!
Love both your channels!!
Is it possible to put a double like? ;-)
RIght there with @beatbox Sax. Make it fun! Keep learning, but make it fun 🙃 Another great video, Jay! Keep it going 👍
Great interview really enjoyed it!
Mr. Brown came to our university during his 50 states tour. Not only did he give the most insane solo concert I’ve seen, he was also an amazing teacher and genuinely great person. Thank you for the tips to stay motivated! This interview and the “I Suck” video are my go-to whenever I’m feeling like I’ve hit a wall.
An excellent interview, and some great unspoken truths.
Man!! Jay, you are absolutely awesome bringing all this artists to your channel. I really enjoy interviews like this one. Really encouraging
Best advice to give. I havent played my sax for years because I lost the ability to play it. I know practice makes perfect, but this puts the practice in to perspective. Wife is gonna be mad when I play the same thing over and over again! 😅
Great interview and advice. When I started playing tenor saxophone, I was in junior college. My instructor was a veteran of the big band years. He played with many people including Glen Miller’s Army band, he even played at The Apollo Theater in Harlem. He composed commercial jingles and so much more. I learned how to play blues and jazz in a short time under his teaching methods. I was learning how to play the popular standards . Before he passed, he gave me these pearls of wisdom. . Play for yourself. Play with others. Play for others. Learn and have fun. And stay away from the music business. He never stopped stressing that with me because he even told his own kids that advice. In his career, he made and lost a fortune in the music business.
Great video, thanks guys. I can certainly relate as I am a very slow learner, it takes me forever to learn anything and I sometimes think how bad am I that I should just give it away, so this video is very encouraging for me. Practice, Practice Practice, Two thumb up!
Had the pleasure of sitting in the front row last night in Fresno for the CASMEC show where Derek played with the Clovis Wind Symphony. My son and I were able to chat with him for a moment afterwards and he was extremely gracious. I can't wait to see what else this innovative artist has up his sleeves, or on his fingers, dropped in his horn...Thanks for a great show Derek!
Love the P Mauriat 76 Tenor superb brand
Wow!!! Thanks Jay & Derek!!! Best, most informative, entertaining and motivating interview I've seen... Ever! Cheers!!!
Great authentic words from Derek Brown.
When Jay was talking to George Garzone I thought he was being extremely respectful. Since then I realise that he gives all of his guests the space to run with their thoughts and this is something that a lot of interviewers struggle with as they can't bear to lose the attention on themselves. Jay nurtures the spaces, like the Miles Davies of interviewers.
Jay thank you so much for this interview and I hope Derek understands how inspiring he has been with this short but life-changing epiphany.
When he mentions exercises to help to learn to play from the diaphragm, I know that I have never seen these. They could be in the content that I have already purchased from you and I have not gotten to yet. Regardless,I would love to see a video of you demonstrating what he is referencing. I have experienced the sore throat after playing a couple of times this last year, and of course a sore throat is the last thing you want to feel after playing in public.
I know I have heard that you need to open your throat and support your breath from your diaphragm, but after forty years of playing I'm sure I have to work hard to break the bad habits I learned on my own.
Keep up the great work as always!
Thanks for doing this interview!
I am a guitarist planning to take up the saxophone as soon as I am able to afford any. Practice always leaves me wondering what is this thing where I am really satisfied with my playing for two days, then come two days during which I suck, then the same thing all over again. Maybe it proves I was always meant to become a saxophonist eventually.
Love that guy. And I love these interview videos. Keep em coming. Jeff Coffin would be a good one. He did a clinic at my college back in the day and it was awesome. And I had a Gamecube when I was in college.
Jay.... one of the best interviews you have done, not because of your performance, but because of the contents. I am sure many musicians can relate. I too am not the fastest boat on the lake and spend a great deal of time practicing. But I am slowing seeing great results in my tone and ability to play new and more difficult licks. Thanks. Super good job...
He could actually get mold omt the Redd if he keeps doing that
Great Interview! Thanks Better Sax. Thanks Derek, you are the man!
Excellent repartee ! Practice the way you want to play !!
"You can only fight the way you practice” ― Miyamoto Musashi, A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy
Fantastic interview. I first saw Derek on a video on a Legere jam session playing "Cantalope Island" a couple of years ago. I knew then he was a unique talent.
wow....amazing!! this really put perspective on the "I suck" funk i was in lol Thanks for the interview!!
Thanks after watching your videos I think I’m improving fast
Jay, the look you shot us through the camera at 6:23 is priceless. PS When I was a kid we had a Pong.
Bob Reynolds comes to mind for some reason with this informative interview👍🏽...................✌🏽🎵🎵🎷 thanks for sharing DB. Fun and healthy. Thanks J for holding the mic still...........✌🏽🎵🎵🎷 nice legere sweatshirt. Was that a Jody Jazz mpc setup?🎵🎵🎷
yes jody jazz dv
Truth for many. Slow learner here. I have to repeat a hundred times to learn something. Do it slow, drive everyone crazy. Nice to hear this perspective from such a great and famous player.
That was a great interview Jay. I really appreciate Derek's insights and honesty of his own limitations which he has definitely overcome with his great attitude and playing style.
You should make a video about music and specifically jazz as a career. I think it's an interesting topic since there's people telling me it's not reliable. I have a dream of becoming a jazz musician but how realistic is it really. Kinda off topic.
I love those interviews :D
wow! what an interview.
I don't think I could give up gaming entirely, I've been collecting retro consoles and games for over 20 years (mainly Genesis/Mega Drive and other Sega consoles) so I save it for times when I can't practise - my work schedule means I go to bed around 5:30am and 'quiet time' is legally 11pm-7an so I'd probably get done for noise pollution if I started playing the sax at 4am.
Seriously motivational interview. I just want to play for fun but keep quitting because - no talent. My headstone will probably read, "Never practised enough". Maybe I can still change that. Did I mention, seriously?