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Originally Posted by mikey_the_redneck
Hey folks, I have recently been captivated by jazz music. I love the saxophone and I am thinking of picking one up to learn how to play. I have a few questions in hope the CPer's can help out, as I have never done anything like this before. Well.........I played Hot Cross Buns on the recorder at school but, that was a loooong time ago.
-It seems there are no music stores in Lethbridge that sell saxophones, can someone point me to a reputable place in Calgary?
-Is the sax an extremely difficult instrument to play?
-Does nayone know what music lessons cost typically?
-What are a few things I should know before buying a sax?
-Would you buy a sax at amazon.com?
-How long does it typically take to get decent sax skills?
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I've been playing sax for 18 years, which is a lot longer than it sounds coming out of my horn imo but I digress. Anyway, it is actually one of the easier instruments to learn. But just like any new skill, especially one that builds up muscles in your face and jaw that are as good for girls as they are for horns, you have to practice
every day. Especially in the first year, where you learn 80% of your chops.
Do not buy a sax from amazon.com. Go to
www.saxontheweb.net for everything you need.
Music lessons privately with Dr. Jeremy Brown when I studied with him was $40 an hour. He's probably more like $60 now, but you have to be experienced before he'll take you. So for an average community studio, no more than $30/hr.
PM me if you need any help.