The adage “You can never go home again” is more true to me now than ever. After several years trying to get my saxophone chops up, I’ve come to the … Continue reading Moving On
Category: music
2.5 octaves seems adequate
Settling in with my new alto sax. Still a few nits I’d like my local tech to look at, but he’s been busy gigging in pit orchestras so will have … Continue reading 2.5 octaves seems adequate
Renewed Purpose
I repurposed a carving knife stand I carved (chip carving technique) in the early 2000s. New life as a mouthpiece and recorder stand suits my needs. It was quite dusty … Continue reading Renewed Purpose
Adjusting the seat
Getting used to a new instrument is a challenge. Ever so slight differences between finger touch alignment, spring tension, and harmonic tendency all throw a bit of confusion into the … Continue reading Adjusting the seat
Build (embouchure) Back Better
Building the saxophone embouchure takes time. Muscles, position, throat opening, air flow… all take time to come together in that necessary combination. It’s satisfying when the thing becomes second nature.
Get set and in the groove
Finally taking time to do some setup in order to have things ready when I want to record the instruments I have handy. In the box recording is not an … Continue reading Get set and in the groove
Let it ride. Risk it. Live it.
Ideas and action. Brush to the canvas. Breath to the horn. Overthinking is not helpful. Doubt slows the process. Put the pen to paper. Note to page. Let it ride. … Continue reading Let it ride. Risk it. Live it.
Practice Journal: January 25, 2021
I started using a practice guide designed by Dr. Wally Wallace recently. Wallace takes a “practice less (material), but more focused” approach. He’s designed a practice guide and a monthly … Continue reading Practice Journal: January 25, 2021
Better days. Peace.
I thoroughly enjoy playing jazz with other musicians. The freedom and melding of ideas. There’s nothing like it. I hope to be involved in this form of music making again. … Continue reading Better days. Peace.
2021 things
Read more. Listen more. Write more. Walk the Glen once a week. Meld with the saxophone. Exercise regularly. Breath. Be gracious.
randy brown: @carvingcode 