This is me too. Your advice is pure gold (as always). I am about 6 months back in to the tenor sax after a 30 year break. I bought my YTS 62 (purple) in 1986. Played for just a couple of years and then had to stop for other commitments. Tried to get going again in 1990 (no internet) and had the most horrendous experience with a teacher that saw my confidence and belief completely shattered and it went back in the case after just a few weeks. So I took up guitar and drums and I have had a lot of fun with those instruments. I am so glad that I didn’t sell it. I too got it checked out by a sax technician, and it needed very little attention. And wow! Coming back at 59 with the time to practice now and the incredible resource that is the internet I am having a blast. After watching many channels on the internet, ‘Get your Sax Together’ is my favourite by a country mile. Your enthusiasm and passion has ignited mine. Whilst I am years away from transcribing Miles Davis like your follower below, I am making steady progress now and loving it. I can say with confidence that this time that I will not give up again. There is a coffee coming your way later today when I get back home. Thank you Jamie for your inspiration.
Indeed, huge change. Back to saxophone playing after more than 30 years. Got my YAS-62 checked and overhauled, bought some gear and watched many videos on RUclips. Started playing overtones, working on vibrato, got some nice apps on my iPad (TE tuner, Anytune pro+, iPractice Pro, iReal Pro) and transcribed a solo (Miles Davis on 'So What'). Lots of fun. BTW, thanks a lot Jamie for all the work you put into your RUclips channel. Much appreciated. 👍
Back after 12 years got myself a good horn and good mouthpiece loving every minute of it, It was these videos that got me back in 3 months in and feel like a kid in a sweet shop with all learning videos etc Thank you again Jamie
After playing tenor in my high school band in the 80s after only a few lessons, I only decided to get back into it as a way to keep myself entertained during the first Covid lockdown... After 35 years! Now 18 months later and countless RUclips turorials, various online lessons, your Masterclass and Tone Mastery courses I think I’m finally getting to a place where I’m feeling more confident with my sound although my brain is not doing so well wrapping itself around music theory and all I want to do is play all my favourite songs that I teach myself by ear.
I was a music major in college and then stopped playing for 25 years. I started again 8 years ago. I wish I'd seen your video then. A lot has changed, and students learn so much more than I did back then. It's taken me a long time to figure out and break bad habits... I'm still finding them. 😊 Breathing was a big recovery for me (asthmatic playing bari). When I started again, I could only play a measure on a breath. Now I'm almost where I was in college and no more asthma attacks (which I had a lot of before playing again, not because of playing) . I've lost my ability to improvise, and I truly had to start over and relearn how to do it. But I can attest that it can be done if people stick with it and your videos help so much. Thank you.
Good tips! I took a 20 year break and when I restarted the first couple of years were rough (for many of the reasons mentioned, especially because my sax was not in good condition & it took me a while to find the right technician to get it working properly), but thanks to your input (and other on-line teachers) I have been able to go way beyond my early days.
I'm returning to sax after about 10 years off and this is all great advice. The material you have been putting out has been "instrumental" (I said what I said) in rekindling my love of playing sax. Thank you!
This really resonates with me. I took 18 years off and picked up sax again in January. I was primarily an alto sax player back in the day with one year of tenor in college. It took nearly two months of long tones and overtones to even get to a place where I could play anything but now I’m enjoying it again. I recently bought a used Reference 54 and am reinventing myself as a tenor player.
Love the thumb nail. I pretended to play back in high school. I was the 3rd seat, and never remember practicing. Now amazingly I’m able to generate a sound.
Literally just got back into playing after 25 years. Played from 5th grade to 9th grade. Already got 2 saxes an alto of course and a tenor because I always wanted to try a tenor. I've been playing about hour and a half a day for like 3 weeks now loving it. Pretty much were I left off.
I’m a returning player after 20 years off. I started back up in January of this year and have been having so much fun. I agree with all of your points in this video. One of the first songs I learned was the sax intro to Careless Whisper that I learned from your tutorial! Thank you. Just last night I jamming with friends and we played the full song together with one friend on bass, one on piano, and me on sax. So much fun! My two goals are to play along with my favorite pop songs (mostly from the 80s and 90s) and to jam with friends. I’m already doing both after just 6-7 months! I’m loving it. It’s a lot of work but so rewarding 🎷💕✨
Had a sax on rent for six weeks in 8th grade before parents moved. Instrument was returned and new school in new town had big hills and a long walk to school. Just back to it this year...56-13 = 43 years away. First few sessions were amusing but then found traction with the one hour masterclass Jamie. Thanks. Hope to complement piano and guitar youtube uploads with some sax also.
Could you make a video on how to pick up sax again after a short break (such as a vacation)? I feel like many of us struggle with getting back on track because we couldn’t take horn with us and feel unmotivated for a while. Thanks!
Amen to this message! I started playing again after a ~30yr lapse. This return to music-making may have been the 2nd best decision of my life. Celebrating the anniversary of my best decision tomorrow! Jamie (aka Fred Flintsax - yabba dabba doo), please share demo and remodel photos so we can suffer along with you.
Just off to my 1st rehearsal with my sax quartet. Haven't played my tenor since lockdowns started. Fingers crossed! (Don't remember having green reeds, though. Sure they used to be black!)
How did you know! I picked up an Alto after 37 years a couple weeks ago. I found your RUclips channel and I am enjoying it immensely. I am looking to add a tenor. Anyone have a good recommendation for a tenor to purchase at around $1500?
It's worth also saying for those returners without a horn that the market is vastly different to say 20 years ago. Today you can get a perfectly playable alto like the Eastar for under £250, and a very good one like the Jean Paul or Better Sax by Bundy for under £600 (tenor < £800). Gone are the days when you had to go on the 'knock' for £1000 or more for a beginner horn.
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I saw you mention the heatwave I feel you there, here in alabama it stayed above 39C for about two weeks
This is me too. Your advice is pure gold (as always). I am about 6 months back in to the tenor sax after a 30 year break. I bought my YTS 62 (purple) in 1986. Played for just a couple of years and then had to stop for other commitments. Tried to get going again in 1990 (no internet) and had the most horrendous experience with a teacher that saw my confidence and belief completely shattered and it went back in the case after just a few weeks. So I took up guitar and drums and I have had a lot of fun with those instruments. I am so glad that I didn’t sell it. I too got it checked out by a sax technician, and it needed very little attention. And wow! Coming back at 59 with the time to practice now and the incredible resource that is the internet I am having a blast. After watching many channels on the internet, ‘Get your Sax Together’ is my favourite by a country mile. Your enthusiasm and passion has ignited mine. Whilst I am years away from transcribing Miles Davis like your follower below, I am making steady progress now and loving it. I can say with confidence that this time that I will not give up again. There is a coffee coming your way later today when I get back home. Thank you Jamie for your inspiration.
Wow, thanks so much! You made my day!
Indeed, huge change. Back to saxophone playing after more than 30 years. Got my YAS-62 checked and overhauled, bought some gear and watched many videos on RUclips. Started playing overtones, working on vibrato, got some nice apps on my iPad (TE tuner, Anytune pro+, iPractice Pro, iReal Pro) and transcribed a solo (Miles Davis on 'So What'). Lots of fun.
BTW, thanks a lot Jamie for all the work you put into your RUclips channel. Much appreciated. 👍
Awesome comment, thanks!
Back after 12 years got myself a good horn and good mouthpiece loving every minute of it,
It was these videos that got me back in
3 months in and feel like a kid in a sweet shop with all learning videos etc
Thank you again Jamie
Anytime man!
After playing tenor in my high school band in the 80s after only a few lessons, I only decided to get back into it as a way to keep myself entertained during the first Covid lockdown... After 35 years!
Now 18 months later and countless RUclips turorials, various online lessons, your Masterclass and Tone Mastery courses I think I’m finally getting to a place where I’m feeling more confident with my sound although my brain is not doing so well wrapping itself around music theory and all I want to do is play all my favourite songs that I teach myself by ear.
Glad to hear you're making great progress, keep it up
I was a music major in college and then stopped playing for 25 years. I started again 8 years ago. I wish I'd seen your video then. A lot has changed, and students learn so much more than I did back then. It's taken me a long time to figure out and break bad habits... I'm still finding them. 😊 Breathing was a big recovery for me (asthmatic playing bari). When I started again, I could only play a measure on a breath. Now I'm almost where I was in college and no more asthma attacks (which I had a lot of before playing again, not because of playing) . I've lost my ability to improvise, and I truly had to start over and relearn how to do it. But I can attest that it can be done if people stick with it and your videos help so much. Thank you.
What a great story Angela. My Inner Circle Membership would be perfect for you!
Good tips! I took a 20 year break and when I restarted the first couple of years were rough (for many of the reasons mentioned, especially because my sax was not in good condition & it took me a while to find the right technician to get it working properly), but thanks to your input (and other on-line teachers) I have been able to go way beyond my early days.
Awesome Rob. Keep going!
This is me. 32 years! Love your approach to guide us all!
Love that!
I'm returning to sax after about 10 years off and this is all great advice. The material you have been putting out has been "instrumental" (I said what I said) in rekindling my love of playing sax. Thank you!
Thank you John!
This really resonates with me. I took 18 years off and picked up sax again in January. I was primarily an alto sax player back in the day with one year of tenor in college. It took nearly two months of long tones and overtones to even get to a place where I could play anything but now I’m enjoying it again.
I recently bought a used Reference 54 and am reinventing myself as a tenor player.
Enjoy the musical journey Richard! 🎷
Love the thumb nail. I pretended to play back in high school. I was the 3rd seat, and never remember practicing. Now amazingly I’m able to generate a sound.
Awesome
I love the tip for refining muscle memory! Working out the kinks and learning from past mistakes when the fingers are still a little rusty!
Awesome!
Literally just got back into playing after 25 years. Played from 5th grade to 9th grade. Already got 2 saxes an alto of course and a tenor because I always wanted to try a tenor. I've been playing about hour and a half a day for like 3 weeks now loving it. Pretty much were I left off.
Awesome!
well put
Thanks Paul
I’m a returning player after 20 years off. I started back up in January of this year and have been having so much fun. I agree with all of your points in this video. One of the first songs I learned was the sax intro to Careless Whisper that I learned from your tutorial! Thank you. Just last night I jamming with friends and we played the full song together with one friend on bass, one on piano, and me on sax. So much fun! My two goals are to play along with my favorite pop songs (mostly from the 80s and 90s) and to jam with friends. I’m already doing both after just 6-7 months! I’m loving it. It’s a lot of work but so rewarding 🎷💕✨
That's amazing! Good work
Thank You 🙏!!!
Anytime!
Had a sax on rent for six weeks in 8th grade before parents moved. Instrument was returned and new school in new town had big hills and a long walk to school. Just back to it this year...56-13 = 43 years away. First few sessions were amusing but then found traction with the one hour masterclass Jamie. Thanks. Hope to complement piano and guitar youtube uploads with some sax also.
This is great to hear! Good job
I am here bc I played all throughout middle and high school marching band and very high level wind symphony. Just got a new tenor sax.
Check out all my techniques videos linked on the playlist page: www.youtube.com/@GetYourSaxTogether/playlists
Hi thanks for tips!
Hi, you're welcome
Could you make a video on how to pick up sax again after a short break (such as a vacation)? I feel like many of us struggle with getting back on track because we couldn’t take horn with us and feel unmotivated for a while. Thanks!
Thanks for the suggestion!
Amen to this message! I started playing again after a ~30yr lapse. This return to music-making may have been the 2nd best decision of my life. Celebrating the anniversary of my best decision tomorrow! Jamie (aka Fred Flintsax - yabba dabba doo), please share demo and remodel photos so we can suffer along with you.
Hey Larry, taking lots of photos and will share with you soon.
Great photo for the intro! 😂😜👍
Thanks 😆
@@GetYourSaxTogether that photo is not far off the mark for the future .the reality of it all .
Inspiring. I’m back at 64 🎷
Yes! Go for it.
Just off to my 1st rehearsal with my sax quartet. Haven't played my tenor since lockdowns started. Fingers crossed! (Don't remember having green reeds, though. Sure they used to be black!)
Good luck!
Thx, Jamie. 4 hrs and no one got hurt! 😂
Probably couldn't have done it on alto or sop.
4 years since High School and Covid...it's time to take back control of our time.
Yay!
How did you know! I picked up an Alto after 37 years a couple weeks ago. I found your RUclips channel and I am enjoying it immensely. I am looking to add a tenor. Anyone have a good recommendation for a tenor to purchase at around $1500?
You can't go wrong with a second hand Yamaha
I plan on gettting a sax soon i couldnt keep mine when i moved schools
Good luck! It is well worth the effort.
Back after 20 years. It is somewhat like riding a bike, except your legs (embouchure) get tired in minutes lol
True! 🤣
This is amazing. I played my sax tonight, first time for along time. I sound terrible. It’s so depressing.
Just got to get back in to the swing of it. You can do it, practice practice!
Okay, how did you do that opening photo? I'd like to mimic it, if possible. Especially to get a younger version of me!
Hey Bob - it's an IOS app called Facelab
Está com calor?
Venha para S.Paulo - Será muito bem recebido pelo frio de 12 graus ....
:-)
I haven’t played my sax all summer break and I don’t even know notes anymore. 😂
Here’s a free fingering chart for you! www.getyoursaxtogether.com/fingerchart
It's worth also saying for those returners without a horn that the market is vastly different to say 20 years ago. Today you can get a perfectly playable alto like the Eastar for under £250, and a very good one like the Jean Paul or Better Sax by Bundy for under £600 (tenor < £800). Gone are the days when you had to go on the 'knock' for £1000 or more for a beginner horn.
very true!
Curious. What's your max temps?
Not sure what you mean Pat?
@@GetYourSaxTogether Sorry, that was a bit brief. How hot has it been over in England this season?
@@patemblen3644 ah! About 32 I think.
I did a 30-year break
I hear this a lot. Glad you're back to it
After 16 years! Mark VII. 1980
👍
Just need to find people to play with lol
God luck ;-)