Tonguing >> Think of swung 8th notes as a triplet subdivision
>> Accent downbeats (not heavily, but enough to help with the time and feel)
Technique >>Always touch the pearls on your keys with your fingertips don't let your
fingers "fly" around
>> Sit up straight and breathe
>> Practice
Air >> Blow Strong, constant, fast, full air
Embouchure and Mouth >> Keep a loose embouchure and open your throat when you play
Saxophone Care >> At least clean the inside of your saxophone
>> Don't leave reeds on your mouthpiece
>> Dry your saxophone out after you play it a while
Music Listening >> Listen to music as often as possible and to as many people as possible
>> Steal ideas from everyone - it is how you build your music vocabulary
Time >> Time is a continuum - you cant change it, stop it, or catch up to it -
so don't try. Just keep it.
Practice Habits >> Practice as often as possible
>> Practice things you can't do, not things you can do.
