The Sax School Online Podcast

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In this episode of the Sax School Online podcast, Fred Vigdor quizzes Sax School Online Founder Nigel McGill about his career in music.

Find out how Nigel went from growing up in small town Australia to travelling the world as a pro player, and building Sax School Online which helps thousands of saxophone learners every day.

This episode is packed with insights and tips on how to build a successful career as a saxophone player in 2024.

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We all know we should practice long tones on saxophone, right? But isn't long tone practice really boring?

Nigel and Joel from Sax School Online share 6 ways you can make practicing long tones on sax fun! Get their pro tips on making long tones an essential part of your practice routine to boost your sound and make you a better, more creative sax player (and enjoy your practice too).

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When you're playing saxophone to 80,000 people every night, what is going on inside your mind? In this episode Snake Davis explains his whole process that has made him one of the most successful pop sax players in the world.

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Nigel chats to Fred Vigdor - Sax Man to The Average White Band and member of the Sax School tutor team. Fred shares what he's learned from his long playing career about taking opportunities, practicing badly, getting fired and the importance of your music network.

This conversation is packed with great insights into the life of a gigging sax player, and there's loads to learn for all saxophone players.

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When you first start learning saxophone, or maybe if you're thinking of adding another sax to your collection, is buying a brand new instrument the only option that you should consider? Or is perhaps hiring a better way to go, or maybe even buying a used sax? Nigel chats to Rob Driver from UK sax hire company Music Corner. 

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Are you struggling to make your saxophone practice count? Get our top tips on super-charging every practice session. Plus grab our free Practice Planner in our show-notes here https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/what-saxophone-practice-style-is-best

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What does it take to be a Sax Player with a DJ and build a career? In this video you'll learn how Jason built a huge career using social media. Plus, how he learned the right performing skills to make him successful for over 20 years.

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Want to avoid an embarrassing gig blunder? Nigel and Joel discuss the most common things sax players get WRONG on gigs, and how you can avoid them! 

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Joel talks to the incredible saxophonist Jesse Bannister - world renowned performer and composer of Indian classical music. Jesse breaks down the techniques he's developed to incorporate saxophone into Indian music, including tonguing, fingering techniques and even physical adjustments to his sax.

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Following the sad news of the death of saxophone legend David Sanborn, Nigel and Fred share their memories of Sanborn, and chat about his influence on their own playing. Plus they share their recommendations for Sanborn recordings you should check out.

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