The Sax School Online Podcast

🔑 Try Sax School for 14 Days: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today Full episode transcription: https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/ 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...

🔑 Try Sax School for 14 Days: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today Full episode transcription: https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/ 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...

🔑 Try Sax School for 14 Days: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today Full episode transcription: https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/ 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. Find out more about Snake Davis here: sn...

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 pla...

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.  Try Sax School for 14 days:  https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today/ Podca...

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 Try Sax School for 14 days:  https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today/ Podcast Website:  https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/ Checkout our free lessons...

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. Get Jason's DJ Sax Masterclass inside Sax School with a 14 Day Free Trial Here: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today Try Sax School for 14 days:  https://saxschool...

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!  Try Sax School for 14 days: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today/ Podcast Website: https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/ Checkout our free lessons and resources: Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool Instagram: https://www.instagram....

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. Try Sax School for 14 days:  https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today/ Podcast Website:  https://saxsch...

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. Try Sax School for 14 days:  https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today/ Podcast Website:  https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/ Checkout our free lesso...

Is it possible to make great playing saxophones that don't break the bank? And what should you look out for to avoid buying the WRONG cheap sax? Get the full podcast transcription here: https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/ Try Sax School for 14 Days here: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today Check out our free lessons and resources: Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/mcgillmusicsaxschool Instagra...

For our first episode in the "Meet the Tutors" series Nigel is talking with jazz educator Joel Purnell. You might know Joel from his "Triad Pairs" video on Youtube. Our Sax School Members know him as the brains behind our Explore Jazz series of courses. But, he didn't set out to be a jazz sax player, let alone one of the top jazz educators in the UK! Check out the full story in today's episode. Tr...

Confused by saxophone mouthpieces?  Nigel chats to Jody Espina of Jody Jazz about how to choose the right mouthpiece for you. Why your mouthpiece could be sabotaging your progress on sax Common mouthpiece mistakes and how to avoid them 3 tips for choosing your mouthpiece upgrade. Get the full transcription and links to extra resources on our blog.   Try Sax School Free for 14 days: https://saxscho...

Ever dreamed of hitting the road with your sax and touring with a band, show or as a solo artist? This week join Nigel, Fred and Joel as they share stories from the road and discuss what life is like as a touring pro sax player. Try Sax School for 14 days: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today/ Podcast Website: https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/ Checkout our free lessons and resources: Youtube...

Nigel talks with Jamie Straker - head of Europe's biggest saxophone retailer Sax.co.uk about their brand new Atlantic Saxophone range. Why did they design a new saxophone in today's crowded market, and what's so special about it?    Try Sax School free for 14 days: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XWyQTva5UBc Visit Atlantic Sax here: https://www.atlanticsax...

Want to get the most "bang for your buck" from your sax warmup? This week Nigel, Fred and Joel are sharing their favourite warmup tactics that helped them stay in shape during busy playing careers. Lots of tips, tactics and advice for players of all levels in this episode! Try Sax School for 14 days: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today/ Podcast Website: https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/ Chec...

Do you "digi sax?" Should an Aerophone or EWI be part of your saxophone arsenal? And which is the best one to start with? This week we are discussing all this and more with the guy who consults with Roland on the Aerophone design, Alistair Parnell.   Try Sax School for 14 days: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today/ Podcast Website: https://saxschoolonline.com/podcast/ Check out Alistair's course...

Welcome to the brand new Sax School Online Podcast. In this very first episode, we're going to be discussing the things that you can do to make the best progress on your saxophone this year.   Presented by Nigel McGill, Joel Purnell and Fred Vigdor from the Sax School Online tutor team.   Try Sax School yourself with 14 days free access: https://saxschoolonline.com/join-today   Full transcript: N:...

If you love playing sax but want to improve your skills this is the podcast for you! Each episode is packed with pro tips, techniques and advice from the Sax School Online Tutor team.  We are helping thousands of learners like you every day and will be sharing some of that with you here too!  Plus, you'll hear from special guests from around the saxophone world for behind the scenes info about new...