Fundamentals of Jazz Saxophone
Don’t let gaps in your playing: sound, technique, language, and practice routines, slow you down.
Make real improvements right now by learning from one of the most in-demand saxophonists in jazz.
Starting now, you’re a better player.
Don’t let gaps in your playing: sound, technique, language, and practice routines, slow you down.
Make real improvements right now by learning from one of the most in-demand saxophonists in jazz.
Meet Your Instructor
Steve Wilson has attained ubiquitous status in the studio and on the stage with the greatest names in jazz, as well as critical acclaim as a band leader in his own right. He has recorded with Chick Corea, Dianne Reeves, Bill Bruford, Maria Schneider, among many others.
Course Contents
Start Here
- Introduction from Steve
Lessons
- "Now's The Time" Performance
- Taking a Rhythmic Approach to Improvisation
- "Con Alma" Performance
- Playing Your Solo in Different Styles
- "Miss Angelou" Performance
- Non-Functional Harmonies
- "On Green Dolphin Street" Performance
- Playing in Odd Meters
- "What Is This Thing Called Love" Performance
- Tips for Playing Fast
- "Chelsea Bridge" Performance
- Playing Ballads Lyrically
- "Stuffy Turkey" Performance
- Getting Inside the Monk Sound
- Geek Talk: Saxophone Equipment
- Horn Maintenance and Cleaning
- Saxophone Basics and Exercises
- Practice, Practice, Practice!
- Practicing with Con Alma
- How to Construct a Solo
- Altissimo Extended Techniques and Exercises
- Cadenzas and Endings
- Ending/Finale
