Category Archives: Music

I found this interesting site, the Sax Station, that re-purposes YouTubage for practice purposes. The menu of things to do unfortunately is below the fold (two screens down) and site doesn’t have a professional appearance. But what a great way … Continue reading →

Jay Easton send a pointer to this monstrosity located in, where else, Texas. His message is simple and one I can relate to, "I want one…" :o) The Roadside America site sez the sculpture is made from cars. How cool … Continue reading →

From YouTube, a new way to practice your music. John Coltrane’s landmark tune and solo as you’ve never experienced it before. Reminds me of the t-shirt seen at practice this week that sez,   What part of can’t you understand? … Continue reading →

I am really into the David Hattner series of videos. Stellar resource: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=David+Hattner&search=Search Turn up the volume and enjoy.I discovered the Buzzing Read blog and although there could be a lot more I’ve loving what I find like the topic … Continue reading →

I gave my grandson Nick his second weekly lesson in a row on clarinet. He hates clarinet. You might remember he played sax with me for a couple of years but the elementary band had twenty+ saxes and three clarinetists. … Continue reading →

I’m doing research yesterday on some Selmer music instruments. After years of eschewing the Selmer instruments as overpriced and beautiful looking, horrible intonated instruments I have a number of Selmer state-of-the-art instruments. So periodically I like to review the specs. … Continue reading →