How John Coltrane Used Slonimsky’s Thesaurus of Scales
This post accompanies my latest video. There is a persistent myth that John Coltrane’s fluency simply arrived. It did not. […]
Why I Went Back to My Stock Selmer Mark VI Neck After Eight Years
Saxophone players are never finished. There’s always another mouthpiece, another ligature, another reed cut that’s going to unlock the sound […]
Selmer Mark VI vs Ishimori Wood Stone “New Vintage” Tenor Saxophone Comparison
In this saxophone comparison, I put two legends side by side: the 1956 Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone and the Ishimori Wood Stone “New […]
Podcast Feature: Music and Faith with Dan Forshaw
In a recent episode of the London School of Theology Podcast, I had the chance to talk about music and faith—two […]
Selmer Jazz Tribute Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece: Hype or Substance?
Selmer’s new Jazz Tribute tenor saxophone mouthpiece has arrived with a lot of buzz. It promises vintage tone with modern consistency—a nod […]
How to Set Practice Goals That Actually Work
Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut with your saxophone playing? You’re practising, but progress is slow. You […]
Blog: How Michael Brecker Approached Jazz Harmony (And What You Can Learn From It)
Michael Brecker’s brilliance wasn’t an accident. The saxophonist’s incredible solos and intricate lines came from tireless practice and a deep […]
Synthetic Saxophone Reeds: A Guide for Experienced Players
If you’ve been playing saxophone for a while, you know that reeds are a constant source of both inspiration and […]
Cleaning Your Saxophone Neck with Vinegar: Does It Work?
If you’re a saxophone player, you know the neck is one of the most crucial parts of your instrument. It’s […]
Music AI & The Intersection with Classical Music
On Thursday, 19th September 2024 I gave the keynote address at the Selmer Clarinet Conference at The Hellenic Centre in […]