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Choosing a soprano saxophone - P. Mauriat Le Bravo vs System 76 vs Curved McGill Music Sax School 2023-04-07 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: bit.ly/ChzSop14SSproWhich is the best soprano saxophone and how do you choose? In this video I'm looking at these saxes from P Mauriat:Le Bravo 200 sopranoSystem 76 UL unlacquered sopranoSystem 76 Vintified Curved Soprano.Which do you like?___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/ChzSop_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: hbit.ly/ChzSopBlog___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - Intro0:54 - Check out the Le Bravo 2003:29 - Check out this System 766:15 - Check out this System 76 “Curved”8:30 - The cases9:03 - Which one is my favorite?9:37 - Want to know my advice when choosing a Soprano Sax?10:37 - Playtest side-by-side___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Travel Sax 2 Review | Is this the best practice aid for saxophone players? McGill Music Sax School 2023-03-31 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: bit.ly/travelsax2_14SSPROLooking for a great way to practice saxophone when you're travelling?Fred Vigdor from Average White Band and Sax School Tutor, reviews the Travel Sax 2 from Odisei Music. He discusses whether this might be the best tool for practicing at home without disturbing anyone, or for carrying on the road to practice saxophone anywhere.Odisei Music website odiseimusic.comGet your FREE accessory pack with promo code: FREEPACK___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: saxschoolonline.com/blog___________________________________________________________Chapters:00:00 - Introducing The Travel Sax 202:16 - Travel Sax 2 Features02:47 - Accessories03:52 - What it feels like to play the Travel Sax 205:11 - The Travel Sax app06:11 - The Sounds___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Why the Sopranino Saxophone is AWESOME McGill Music Sax School 2023-03-24 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial - bit.ly/Sopnin14dySSPROHave you tried playing a sopranino saxophone?I tested the baby of the saxophone family, with this sopranino from P Mauriat.Find out the challenges and fun of playing this little saxophone.___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/dSopNino_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/dSopNinoBlog___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - Introducing the Sopranino0:20 - Sopranino size difference1:27 - Sopranino playtest3:30 - Challenges with Sopranino4:26 - Sopranino build5:17 - Are you ready to play the Sopranino?___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Playing Saxophone Across the World Alice and Janets story McGill Music Sax School 2023-03-17 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: bit.ly/pldwrd14daysJanet and Alice connected through Sax School Online and now run their own channel on youtube - oh but they live on opposite sides of the planet!Hear how these two saxophone players started this fun project together.___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/PlayWrld_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/PlayWrldBlog___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - About this Sax School Story0:41 - The Interview2:51 - How did they start doing a collaboration?3:56 - What are the steps in creating a collaboration?6:05 - What’s the process of creating harmony?8:04 - What's the plan for Saxsation Duo channel?9:54 - What’s it like being a Sax School Member___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Intermediate vs pro alto sax which is right for you? P Mauriat le bravo vs 67R McGill Music Sax School 2023-03-10 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: https://www.saxschool.online/14-day-trial-SSPROLooking for a new alto saxophone but can't decide between an intermediate-level sax and a PRO model? This will help you.In this review, I'm playing and reviewing the P Mauriat Le Bravo 200 vs the PMXA-67R alto saxophones in gold lacquer.Which do you prefer?___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/IntVProAlt_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/IntVProAltBlog___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - Why this test?0:51 - Let’s listen to P. Mauriat PMXA-67R UL1:59 - Let’s listen to P. Mauriat Le Bravo 2003:04 - Difference between 67R and Le Bravo5:32 - Finish & Styling6:22 - Other options for Finish with the 67R7:26 - The Cases8:25 - Tips for testing saxophones___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
#short Forget long tones on sax. Do this for a great saxophone sound. McGill Music Sax School 2023-03-09 | Slow melodies are THE best way to get a great sound on your saxophone. Here's why you should use slow melodies in your sax practice.___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: saxschoolonline.com/blog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
#short Lullaby of Birdland on soprano sax by Nigel McGill McGill Music Sax School 2023-03-03 | I made this recording of "Lullaby of Birdland" for one of my ACCELERATOR students, so I thought I would share it with you too.I think it sounds pretty nice on soprano sax - what do you think? Find out more about Sax School and our ACCELERATOR programme on my website (link below).___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: saxschoolonline.com/blog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
#short Getting my sax playing back on track 6 McGill Music Sax School 2023-02-26 | In this final part of how I get my sax playing back on track after a break, we're putting it all together in a 1 Chord Jam!This fun jam will really get your fingers and your creativity working. Start simple and keep it rhythmical. Have fun!Visit my channel to find the other exercises in this series. ___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: saxschoolonline.com/blog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
#short Getting my sax playing back on track 5 McGill Music Sax School 2023-02-20 | Here's phase 5 of how I get back in shape on my sax after a break - Pentatonic Circles!It's great for your finger speed and your creativity.Start slow and speed up as you get confident. Visit my channel to find the other exercises in this series. ___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: saxschoolonline.com/blog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
#short Getting my embouchure back on track 4 McGill Music Sax School 2023-02-15 | Here's phase 4 of how I get back to top saxophone fitness after a break 💪 🎷.This one's called Chromatic Circles and it's great for finger speed!Visit my channel to find the other exercises in this series. ___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: saxschoolonline.com/blog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Getting my embouchure back on track 3 #shorts McGill Music Sax School 2023-02-09 | Does your sax embouchure need a boost?Here's phase 3 of how I get my embouchure back on track. I call this one Tone Ladders with OVERTONES!Don't be put off by the overtones - give it a go and see how it supercharges your tone and embouchure strength. Find phases 1 & 2 on my Channel!___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: saxschoolonline.com/blog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Getting my embouchure back on track 2 #shorts McGill Music Sax School 2023-02-02 | Coming back to your sax after a break? Here's phase 2 of how I get my embouchure back on track - I call this exercise "Tone Ladders"Try this in your sax practice session today.Find phase 1 on my Channel!___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: saxschoolonline.com/blog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
#Shorts Digging this Jody Jazz Jet alto sax mouthpiece McGill Music Sax School 2023-02-01 | I've been having fun with this Jody Jazz Jet. Would you love it too?Find out whether it's right for you (and when it would definitely be wrong). ___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: saxschoolonline.com/blog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Easy BLUES Saxophone Jam for absolute beginners - Revisited! McGill Music Sax School 2023-01-27 | 🎷Get All Our Free Stuff in the LOCKER: bit.ly/4StpsLckGet started jamming the blues on saxophone right now!Loads of you love my Easy Blues Jam so I've given it a refresh here.Even if you're an absolute beginner on saxophone, you'll love this easy, fun blues jam.Whether you play alto sax, tenor sax, baritone or soprano, grab your saxophone and dive in. ___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/EzyBJNew_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/EzyBlJNewBlog___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - Intro0:12 - The Notes01:08 - Jam 1 Prep01:46 - Jam 1 Playalong03:31 - Jam 2 Prep04:55 - Jam 2 Playalong06:35 - Jam 3 Prep09:19 - Jam 3 Playalong10:40 - Next steps___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Getting my sax embouchure back on track 1 #Shorts McGill Music Sax School 2023-01-23 | Coming back to your sax after a break? Here's phase 1 of how I get my embouchure back on track.Try my low notes warm up in your sax practice.___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: saxschoolonline.com/blog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
#shorts Saxophone Tonguing Tip McGill Music Sax School 2023-01-12 | Does your saxophone sound stodgy? It's probably a tonguing problem. It's something most beginner sax players get wrong.Check out this quick tip to get a better sound on sax straight away.___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: saxschoolonline.com/blog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
#shorts My Favourite Note on Sax McGill Music Sax School 2023-01-12 | What's your favourite note on sax?Mine's low B flat. Here's why YOU should be using it in your saxophone warm up for a great sax practice session.___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: saxschoolonline.com/blog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Best alto sax mouthpiece upgrade under $200 #short #shorts McGill Music Sax School 2022-10-28 | Which alto sax mouthpiece upgrade would you choose? Watch the video on my channel for my full test of these sax mouthpieces plus 2 bonus mouthpieces!___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: saxschoolonline.com/blog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Beginners: Upgrade to this alto mouthpiece | best under $200! McGill Music Sax School 2022-10-28 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Triall bit.ly/uND214SSr🎷Get All Our Free Stuff in the LOCKER: bit.ly/4StpsLckUpgrading your alto sax mouthpiece but want to spend less than $200? I'm testing the Meyer 5mm and Jody Jazz HR* alto sax mouthpieces to see which is best. (Plus I'm also showing two bonus mouthpieces - Yanagisawa Metal and Selmer C*!!)___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/uND200_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/uND2Blog___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - About this Mouthpiece Demos1:02 - Alto Mouthpieces: YAMAHA 4C4:35 - Why Upgrade?5:19 - Jody Jazz HR*7:55 - Meyer 5mm11:17 - Selmer C*14:08 - Yanagisawa Metal17:04 - Final Thoughts___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Learn The Scariest Song On Saxophone Easy | Giant Steps McGill Music Sax School 2022-10-24 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: bit.ly/GnS3p14SSp🎷Get All Our Free Stuff in the LOCKER: bit.ly/GntStsIs Giant Steps the most feared song in Jazz?In this free lesson from Sax School Online you'll learn the melody of Giant Steps in easy stages. You can use this strategy to learn any new melody too. Whether you are a tenor sax or alto sax player, this video lesson will help you learn this notorious jazz melody made famous by John Coltrane. This complete lesson is from our Explore Jazz series - available inside Sax School PRO. ___________________________________________________________Free lessons on our blog: bit.ly/GnS3pBlog___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - About this exercise1:13 - Introducing: Joel Purnell5:35 - The Melody6:02 - First Shape: Group 1 (version 1)7:30 - First Shape: Group 1 (version 2)8:31 - Second Shape: Group 2 (version 1)12:00 - Second Shape: Group 2 (version 2)12:37 - Third Shape: Group 314:45 - Putting them all together21:30 - With The Backing Track23:26 - Final thoughts from Joel24:50 - What’s Next?___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Is this the most feared song in Jazz? | Giant Steps #shorts McGill Music Sax School 2022-10-21 | Coltrane's Giant Steps has a huge reputation but is it really that hard to play? Learn the Giant Steps melody in easy stages - plus get some awesome tactics for learning tunes like this.Find it on my channel now.___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/GntSts_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/GnS3pBlog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Learn this One Warmup to Sound Better Today McGill Music Sax School 2022-10-14 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: bit.ly/eZOvt14SSp🎷Get All Our Free Stuff in the LOCKER: bit.ly/eZOvTLCKRDo you want to sound better on saxophone?In this video I share my favourite exercise which will help you sound better on your sax TODAY. Add this to your practice to boost your saxophone sound. Make sure you grab the PDF worksheet to use in this lesson. You can get it from the Sax School LOCKER using the link below.___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/eZOVtn_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/eZOvTBLOG___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - About this exercise1:10 - Getting started2:21 - First Step3:28 - Step 2 using F4:06 Pro Tip4:38 - Step 3 second octave B flat5:57 Putting it together7:47 - Next level9:17 - Take it up a level11:34 - Your next steps ___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Get a better sound on sax today #shorts #short McGill Music Sax School 2022-10-14 | I'm sharing my favourite warmup that's a sure-fire way to get a better sound on sax TODAY. Add it to your saxophone practice to boost your tone.Grab to PDF worksheet for this free saxophone lesson and get started!Watch the full lesson now on my channel._________________________________________________________Free PDF in our LOCKER: bit.ly/eZOvTLCKRLearn saxophone here: bit.ly/eZOVtn_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/eZOvTBLOG_________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : https://www.instagram.com/mcgillmusic...#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
What does a cup of tea have to do with playing saxophone? #short McGill Music Sax School 2022-10-07 | Well actually, a lot!Watch my 3 tips on how thinking about how you make a cup of tea can help you practice your sax better.Get the full story in my new YouTube video on my Channel. ___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/ImpPr4_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/ImpPr4_B___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill #shorts
Sax Players do you think this? The most important saxophone practice you can do McGill Music Sax School 2022-10-07 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: http://bit.ly/3nsmHkRAre you doing this one important thing in your saxophone practice? Every pro player does this and it's possibly the MOST important part of making fast progress on saxophone.___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/ImpPr4_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/ImpPr4_B___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - For today's Video1:27 - How To Think3:51 - First Tip4:19 - Second Tip5:06 - Third Tip 7:37 - A Reminder For You___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
My Funny Valentine | Learn this on saxophone McGill Music Sax School 2022-09-30 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: bit.ly/MyFVal14SSpHave you tried this technique to learn My Funny Valentine on your saxophone?___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/MyFVal_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/MyFValBLOG___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - What's on today2:39 Some Examples5:34 The Minor bit8:46 The Major bit11:36 The Middle14:43 Last Section16:48 Things to remember___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Learn My Funny Valentine Jazz Standard on Sax #shorts #short McGill Music Sax School 2022-09-30 | Watch the full video on my channel for an easy way to learn My Funny Valentine on saxophone.Watch the full course from Joel Purnell with your 14 Day Trial to Sax School PRO: saxschoolonline.com/courses___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: saxschoolonline.com/blog__________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill #shorts
Memorize 100 songs #shorts McGill Music Sax School 2022-09-23 | Trying to memorize music on sax can seem impossible. But watch this video where I share a method that WORKS.#shorts #shortWatch the full video on my channel.Try Sax School PRO for 14 days: bit.ly/MMzSng_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayGet All My Free Resources: bit.ly/MMzSnLCKr___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/MMzSnBlog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Learning How To Memorise 100 Songs On Saxophone McGill Music Sax School 2022-09-23 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: bit.ly/MMzSn14sspThis 3-step system makes MEMORISING sax music easier. Today you'll learn how I memorised an ENTIRE BOOK of music for a band gig - and it's not as hard as you think! If you’re thinking of joining a band, or a jam session, learning how to memorise songs on sax will really help you.Trying to memorize music on sax can seem impossible. But watch this video where I share a method that WORKS. In this free video lesson, I share my 3 step method for how to memorize music on the saxophone. It’s the method I used to memorize 100 songs on sax when I was gigging and touring the world with a band. Whether you play alto sax or tenor sax, soprano sax, or baritone sax, and whatever style of music you play, this sax tutorial will help you. ✅ Get All Our Free Stuff in the LOCKER: bit.ly/MMzSnLCKr___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/MMzSnBlog___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - About this lesson1:50 - How your memory works4:58 - Step 16:14 - Pro Tip8:20 - Step 210:25 - How I struggled11:24 - Step 3___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Is This The Best Saxophone Gig In The World? McGill Music Sax School 2022-09-16 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: bit.ly/GgzU14sspHear how Mike Burton went from starting sax to playing one of the coolest gigs in the world with User in Las Vegas. You'll learn 7 tips that you can apply in your playing too!Do you dream of getting paid gigs on saxophone? Are you wondering how to get more gigs? This video is packed with great advice to help you. I’m chatting to gospel sax pro Mike Burton about how he got the gig playing saxophone in sell-out shows in Las Vegas with Usher. Mike shares his story of how he developed his gospel saxophone playing. He has some great tips for you on how to play gospel music the right way on saxophone. This video from Sax School Online includes 7 great take-aways for you on how to get more gigs and how to develop your music career.Let me know in a comment if it helps you.Join Sax School Today: bit.ly/GgzUCRS___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/GgzUsh_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/GgzUBlog___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - About this lesson1:10 - Mike's Early Years2:47 - Why Gospel is important to learn on saxophone3:20 - Applying Gospel Sax to other styles5:16 - 2 pieces of advice5:56 - Mike's Career7:45 - 7 Tips from Mike9:36 - Was this helpful?___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschoolVideos used from other channels:Kecia'sTourLife : youtube.com/watch?v=pFEEYLYFXjMcashkitty808 : youtube.com/watch?v=5Xz8dBp3344malacomg : youtube.com/watch?v=hR284UsozpQ#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
3 Easy Ways to Improvise on Saxophone #shorts McGill Music Sax School 2022-09-12 | Watch the full video on my channel to learn these 3 easy strategies to improvise on saxophone. Plus if you’re entering the Cloudvocal Sax Jam 2022 competition, I use the exact backing track in this lesson.CloudVocal SaxJam 2022 Details and tracks: event.cloudvocal.com/play-record-share/rulesprizesTry Sax School PRO with 14 day trial here: saxschoolonline.com/courses___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: saxschoolonline.com/blog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
3 Easy Ways to Improvise on Saxophone McGill Music Sax School 2022-09-12 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: bit.ly/3eZwyBlogDo you want to get better at improvising on the saxophone? In this video, I’m sharing 3 simple strategies used by saxophone legends like Grover Washington Jnr and Gerald Albright. These easy ways to improvise on sax sound awesome if you use the pro tips I show you in this free lesson. Don’t forget to get the backing track and PDF download from our Locker – visit our Courses page using the link below.Get All Our Free Stuff in the LOCKER: bit.ly/3eZwyLckr___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/3eZwyZ_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/3eZwyBlog___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - About this exercise0:51 - The chords 2:07 - Strategy #1 The Pentatonic Scale 5:05 - Strategy #2 Adding keynotes8:23 - The Cloudvocal Sax Jam 20229:23 - Strategy #3 - Simple ideas / solo arc15:58: Final thoughts___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
What if Sunroof had a Sax Solo McGill Music Sax School 2022-08-24 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: bit.ly/SunRuf14sspSunroof by Nicky Youre is a cool tune – but I think it needs a sax solo! So I made one, and in this lesson you can learn how to play my Sunroof saxophone solo. Watch this video lesson to find out how I created my Sunroof sax solo for alto sax and tenor sax. PLUS you can get my FREE transcription of this solo from our Sax School Locker. Just click the link below.If you want to learn more about how improvise your own solos like this one for Sunroof, this free video lesson will really help you.You can learn to play the Sunroof melody over on the Saxplained channel. The link is down below. Don’t forget to get your free PDF download – and let me know in a comment if you like this video.Learn the melody at Saxplained: youtu.be/u6Es3nF4qng___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/SunRuf_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/SunRufBlog___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - About this solo1:05 - First Steps2:59 - First Phrase 4:58 - Second Phrase5:39 - Third Phrase6:35 - Last Phrase8:15 - The Solo8:49 - Wrapping up!___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Sunroof (Nicky Youre) sax solo #shorts McGill Music Sax School 2022-08-24 | What if Sunroof by Nicky Youre had a sax solo? Learn this solo in my full video over on my channel - plus get the free PDF download. Learn the melody at Saxplained: youtube.com/c/SaxplainedGet the free PDF: https://www.saxschool.online/locker___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: saxschoolonline.com/blog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Jamming with Avery Dixon #shorts McGill Music Sax School 2022-08-19 | Avery Dixon is blowing us away with his awesome sax playing on AGT!Check out my 4 sax licks from Avery's "Higher Ground" solo.Learn these funk licks, plus jam along with me, in the full video on my channel.Oh - and there's a PDF download and track for you too 🎷.Watch Avery Dixon's full performance on AGT here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQUq6...___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: https://bit.ly/AveDxn_TrySaxSchoolOnl...Free lessons on our blog: bit.ly/AveDxnBlog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : https://www.instagram.com/mcgillmusic...#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Funk Sax Jam | Avery Dixon 4 Killer Licks McGill Music Sax School 2022-08-19 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: bit.ly/AveDxn14sspAvery Dixon is blowing us all away on America's Got Talent - but how can WE get some of that energy in our playing?In this lesson, you'll learn 4 Killer Licks or melody ideas from Avery's "Higher Ground" performance AND jam through them with Nigel!If you’re into funk saxophone, check out this video for some awesome funk sax solo ideas to use in your playing. Don’t forget to grab the free Avery Dixon Jam pdf of funk sax licks for alto sax and tenor sax- plus there’s a free practice track for you too.Watch Avery Dixon's full performance on AGT here: youtube.com/watch?v=mQUq6IHlRvE___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/AveDxn_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/AveDxnBlog___________________________________________________________0:00 - About this Jam Session1:40 - Minor Pentatonic2:47 - First Building Block4:11 - Second Building Block5:45 - Third Building Block6:51 - Fourth Building Block8:09 - Jam Session: Rules10:38 - Start of the Jam Session13:52 - What’s next?15: 17 - Wrapping up!___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
RnB tricks for saxophone | Grace Notes McGill Music Sax School 2022-08-12 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: bit.ly/RnBT14SSP🎷Get All Our Free Stuff in the LOCKER: bit.ly/rNbTLCkrLove RnB saxophone? When I heard this amazing RnB sax solo I just had to share it with you.In this free saxophone lesson, I dig into the sax solo by Mike Burton on Calvin Richardson’s “Love Has Finally Come At Last”. I’m using this solo to show you an awesome pro trick that will bring your RnB saxophone solo to life. If you want to learn to play RnB saxophone songs, this lesson is for you. There’s a free solo transcription for you too, for alto sax and tenor sax.Click the link, or visit the Courses page on my website, to get the solo PDF from my LOCKER,. That's where I keep all my free stuff. Let me know in a comment if you love this solo as much as I do!___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/rNbT_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: hbit.ly/rNbTBlog___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - About this lesson1:01 - First Phrase3:56 - Second Phrase5:38 - Third Phrase7:15 - Last Phrase9:41 - The Whole Solo___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Love this awesome RnB saxophone solo? McGill Music Sax School 2022-08-12 | This is such a cool solo by Mike Burton form the Calvin Richardson track "Love Has Finally Come at Last".If you love this sax solo as much as I do, check out the free saxophone lesson I just put out on my YouTube channel. I break down this solo to show you how to create your own great solos in this style. Plus there's a free solo transcription for alto sax and tenor sax. ___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/rNbT_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: hbit.ly/rNbTBlog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
How to choose saxophone mouthpieces #shorts McGill Music Sax School 2022-08-05 | Thinking of changing your saxophone mouthpiece? How should you choose the right mouthpiece for you? It's easy to make the wrong choice - but don't stress. I've got expert help from Jody Espina from Jody Jazz. Check out my full video on my channel where we show you how to choose the right saxophone mouthpiece upgrade. ___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/ChuzJE_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/ChzJEblog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Im choosing a sax mouthpiece with Jody Espina McGill Music Sax School 2022-08-05 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: bit.ly/cHzje14SSPAre you looking for your first sax mouthpiece upgrade? Are you confused by all those options? This video is going to help you!I’m choosing a saxophone mouthpiece with the help of Jody Espina from Jody Jazz. Should you choose a darker mouthpiece or a brighter mouthpiece? What about tip opening? In this video, we share expert knowledge to help you choose a saxophone mouthpiece that’s right for you. You will learn how to choose the best sax mouthpiece for the style of music you love to play, to get the sound you want. Whether you play tenor or alto, baritone, or soprano sax, this video from Nigel McGill, Sax School Online, will help you when you pick the right saxophone mouthpiece. ___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/ChuzJE_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/ChzJEblog___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:00 - How to choose a mouthpiece2:29 - Best first upgrade5:00 - Why the HR*8:59 - Darker upgrade in mouthpiece11:42 - Brighter Upgrade in mouthpiece13:38 - Wrapping up with Jody Espina___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Light Switch Charlie Puth Sax Solo McGill Music Sax School 2022-07-29 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: bit.ly/Lit3Sw14SSP🎷Get All Our Free Stuff in the LOCKER: bit.ly/Lit3SwLckrI love Light Switch by Charlie Puth, so I was wondering, what if Light Switch had a sax solo? Check out my Light Switch sax solo and learn to play it yourself on the alto sax or tenor sax. Plus, in this free saxophone lesson, I show you how I created this sax solo so you can create your own solos over the songs you love. Get the FREE solo transcription sheet music for alto saxophone and tenor saxophone from my LOCKER – click the link below to sign up and get access to all of my free transcriptions, backing tracks, saxophone lessons, and more. Let me know in a comment if you like my Light Switch Charlie Puth sax solo!___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/Lit3Sw_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/Lit3SwBLG___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - About this Solo0:25 - The Chords for Alto and Tenor Sax2:08 - The First Phrase3:05 - Second Phrase4:04 - Third Phrase4:24 - Fourth Phrase4:52 - Last Phrase7:07 - The Whole Solo ___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
I made a sax solo over Light Switch Charlie Puth #shorts McGill Music Sax School 2022-07-29 | Check out my Light Switch Charlie Puth sax solo! Learn to play it yourself in the full video on my Channel. I show you how I created this sax solo so you can create your own solos over the songs you love. Get my free solo transcription for alto and tenor sax too. Visit my Channel now.___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/Lit3Sw_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/Lit3SwBLG___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Make Your Own Saxophone Exercises #shorts McGill Music Sax School 2022-07-22 | You can create your own arpeggio workouts from the songs you are already learning - and it's a great way to super-charge your progress on sax. I've made a new video for my channel where I show you how.Check out the full video now - and there's a free PDF download for you too. ___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/4rp3go_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/4rp3goBlg___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Making Your Own Saxophone Exercises | Arpeggio Workout McGill Music Sax School 2022-07-22 | 🎷Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: bit.ly/4RP3P14SSP🎷Get All Our Free Stuff in the LOCKER: bit.ly/4rp3goLckrLooking for saxophone arpeggio exercises? Learn how to create your own arpeggio workouts from the songs you are already learning!In this free saxophone tutorial, I show you 4 ways to practice arpeggios on the saxophone. Plus, learn how to make your own arpeggio patterns which you can use in your saxophone practice. This lesson will really help you improve your technique and finger speed on the saxophone. Whether you’re a beginner player or more experienced in saxophone, these exercises will help you. Plus you can get my free arpeggio exercises PDF download, from my Locker. Click the link to visit the Courses page of my website to sign up to get access to all of my free saxophone resources, or visit my blog.Jean Paul AS-400 Review youtu.be/0IM5HGDXiX___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/4rp3go_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/4rp3goBlg___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - About this exercise1:17 - Two types of Chords3:38 - First Pattern Idea5:04 - Second Pattern Idea5:50 - Third Pattern Idea7:11 - Fourth Pattern Idea7:45 - Pro Tip8:57 - Wrapping up!___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
New Soprano Saxophone Skills Builder in Sax School PRO #shorts McGill Music Sax School 2022-07-20 | Here's a sneak peek at the great tunes and lessons in my new Soprano Saxophone Skills Builder Course, now in Sax School PRO.Find it in the Members' Area now.Not a member yet? Get a 14 day free trial on my website saxschoolonline.com/courses/.Subscribe to my Channel for more great saxophone content every week!___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/ChuzJE_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/ChzJEblog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
6 months on saxophone review #shorts McGill Music Sax School 2022-07-15 | What are your bigs wins on saxophone in 2022? We're halfway through the year, so it's a great time to review your progress, Whether you are a saxophone beginner, or looking to level up your skills, setting some new saxophone goals for the rest of the year will help you make great progress on sax.I've made a new video to give you some ideas. I'm looking back at our year in Sax School so far - so you get a peek at the saxophone lessons and masterclasses happening in our Members' Area. Take a look at the full video over on my channel. ___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: saxschoolonline.com/blog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Learning Saxophone in 2022 | 6 Month Roundup McGill Music Sax School 2022-07-15 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: bit.ly/226RnDp14SSPAre you learning saxophone in 2022? We’re halfway through the year, so now is a great time to review your progress. What are your big wins so far this year on the saxophone?To help you, I’m looking back over what’s been happening in Sax School in the first 6 months of 2022. In this video, you’ll get a peek inside our Sax School Member Area to see the range of new saxophone lessons, sax tutorials, and masterclasses so far this year. Whatever style of playing you’re into jazz, pop, rock & roll or DJ sax, or more - we’ve got something for you!Whether you’re a saxophone beginner or a more experienced player, whether you are learning alto sax or tenor saxophone, I hope this video inspires you to can achieve on your saxophone. Share your saxophone wins for 2022 in a comment. ___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/226rndup_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/226RnDpBlog___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - About this recap0:49 - January 20222:31 - February 20224:18 - March 20226:34 - April 20228:17 - May 20229:45 - June 202211:52 - What’s next in 6 months___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
Camila Cabello - Bam Bam | Sax Solo McGill Music Sax School 2022-07-08 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: bit.ly/b4mb4m14SSP🎷Get All Our Free Stuff in the LOCKER: bit.ly/b4mCrSIf Bam Bam had a sax solo, what would it be? I’ve created a sax solo for Bam Bam (Camila Cabello feat. Ed Sheeran). In this free video tutorial, I teach you how to play my Bam Bam sax solo. You’ll learn to play this solo step by step. Plus I show you how I created the solo using the song’s harmony. And there’s a free transcription of my sax solo for you too. If you’re into pop saxophone, and you want to know how to create your own pop sax solos, this lesson is for you. Let me know in a comment if there’s another solo you would like me to have a go at too!Thanks to Karafun Karaoke for their backing track: youtu.be/WydkjhkPysQ___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/B4mB4m_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/b4mb4mbLg___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - About this solo0:52 - Understand the Chords2:23 - The Solo3:07 - The Trill4:21 - The Semiquavers5:14 - The grace notes5:40 - Cross-fingering technique 6:28 - Wrapping up the Solo___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
If Bam Bam had a sax solo | Camila Cabello Ed Sheeran #short. McGill Music Sax School 2022-07-08 | This is an awesome track that just NEEDS a sax solo - so I made one!Check out the full video lesson on my Channel. ___________________________________________________________Lesson and PDF available inside Sax School PRO: bit.ly/b4mCrSThanks to Karafun Karaoke for their backing track: youtu.be/WydkjhkPysQLearn saxophone here: saxschoolonline.comFree lessons on our blog: saxschoolonline.com/blog___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
VENN vs Legere | Which is the best synthetic sax reed McGill Music Sax School 2022-07-01 | 🎷 Start your Sax School PRO 14-Day Trial: bit.ly/v3nnrD14SSPHave you tried synthetic saxophone reeds? If you want to know which is the best synthetic sax reed, this video is for you!In this synthetic reed review, I compare Légère Signature reeds with the new D’Addario Venn reeds.If you’re wondering which reeds to buy, I answer questions such as how long synthetic reeds last, value for money, sound, and more. I share why I’m a fan of synthetic reeds for my saxophones, and why I prefer them to cane reeds. Your synthetic reed questions are answered – I hope this video helps you.___________________________________________________________Learn saxophone here: bit.ly/V3NNrds_TrySaxSchoolOnlineTodayFree lessons on our blog: bit.ly/v3NNRdsBlog___________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 - About this lesson1:02 - Why learn about these reeds?2:36 - PROs of VENN reeds4:54 - CONs of VENN reeds7:37 - Price of VENN vs Légère 8:34 - The Demos10:03 - Wrapping Up!___________________________________________________________Follow us:► Facebook: facebook.com/SaxSchool ► Instagram: : instagram.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool#saxschoolonline #mcgillmusicsaxschool #nigelmcgill
