Had my first ever saxophone lesson today. It’s about time, seeing as how I’ve had the sax for something approaching 10 years. I have never stuck at practise for very long, and have forgotten most of what little I learned on those occasions, so lessons are the obvious solution, mainly for structuring, disciplining and motivating my practice.
The teacher is John Burgess, a local musician who has toured the world and recorded acclaimed albums. He was frenetic. I always find it slightly frustrating trying to talk to people who are obviously impatient, but if you’ve only got half an hour it’s bound to feel rushed: I think he’s an excellent teacher and we’re on the same wavelength on a few things. … read on »