The Sax School Online Podcast
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 products, stories from the stage and more.
Whether you are just getting started on sax, getting back to playing or already lighting up the stage, there’s something for you in every episode. So, follow the Sax School Online Podcast now and we look forward to hanging out with you!
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 29
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
What is Jazz House - and why sax players need to know about it!
Jazz House is making waves—millions of monthly listeners and packed-out gigs across the globe.
In this episode, Nigel sits down with UK saxophonist Catherine Rannus from the breakout group Bolden to …
Avoid Neck Pain on Saxophone with these Strap Alternatives
Neck pain from your saxophone? You’re not alone.
In this episode, Nigel and Joel share personal stories, expert advice, and the top alternatives to traditional neck straps—including a full review of …
What's in Your Sax Case? The Essentials Every Pro Carries
Forgotten your strap? Lost your reed?
In this episode, Nigel, Fred, and Joel reveal the essential saxophone gear they always carry to gigs. From lightweight sax cases to reed tools, gaffer tape, and…
Best PDF Music apps for saxophone players
What’s the best app for organizing saxophone sheet music?
In this episode, Nigel, Fred, and Joel dive into ForScore and PDF Expert—two game-changing tools for sax players. Whether you're an adult be…
How AsiaSax built her Saxophone Empire on Social Media
Learn how Joanna grew her Instagram and TikTok saxophone accounts to over 180k followers and millions of views. Every sax player today needs to build their OWN audience and Joanna breaks down her 4 s…
Our Worst Sax Gigs EVER (And what to do when they happen)
They happen to everyone. Nightmare gigs that don't go how you thought. Today Nigel, Joel and Fred share their worst gig experiences and what they learned from them, so you can avoid these mistakes!
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Classical Sax Vs Jazz (and why BOTH is better) with Anna Brooks
You might aspire to be a killer Jazz, Pop or Blues player, but do you include any Classical repertoire in your practice? Nigel chats with Jools Holland saxophonist Anna Brooks to unpack how her Class…
The BIGGEST Mistakes Most Sax Players Make (and how to fix them!)
Is your saxophone progress being held back by the same mistakes that MOST people make? Find out in this episode with Nigel, Fred and Joel from the Sax School Tutor Team. PLUS, get tactics you can use…
Our Favourite Practice Apps for Saxophone
If you want to learn saxophone faster and make better use of your practice time, you need these apps! Fred, Joel and Nigel from the Sax School Tutor team share their FAVOURITE practice apps that will…
If I Was Starting Saxophone Today - Sax School Online Podcast
What Would Pro Saxophonists Do Differently If They Started Today?
Join Sax School Online founder Nigel and top tutors Joel Purnell and Fred Vigdor as they explore how saxophonists could thrive in tod…
Meet Nigel Sax School Online Founder
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In this episode of the Sax School Online podcast, Fred Vigdor qu…
6 ways to make long tones more fun
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We all know we should practice long tones on saxophone, right? Bu…
The Rock Star Saxophone Player's Mindset with Snake Davis
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When you're playing saxophone to 80,000 people every night, what …
Meet Fred from the Sax School tutor team
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, practici…
Should you hire or buy your next saxophone? With Rob Driver
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…
What sax practice style is best?
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…
How to build a DJ Sax career in 2024 with Jason Whitmore
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 mak…
Gigging Mistakes Most Sax Players Make (and how to avoid them!)
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!
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Indian saxophone with Jesse Bannister
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 in…
Remembering David Sanborn
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 recomme…