Free Jazz Education and Music
This video outlines one of the main practices I’ve used over the years to help me develop a conditioned relaxation response triggered by holding the saxophone. This is an ongoing practice as the tension and stress associated with performance and
In this video I’m working on developing or practicing what I consider to be good performance habits. These are the 3 habits I’m focusing on: relaxing, using space and listening. Staying relaxed helps you stay aware and helps you communicate
This is a variation of the Long Tone Lesson 16. The 3 step procedure is basically the same: 1. Relaxed Natural in Breath (diaphragmatic breath). 2. Listen actively and relax. 3. Play the long tone (with vibrato) The difference in
This is one way to practice long tones that I have found very helpful and have modified it slightly over the years. This can be practiced on most instruments with a little variation. We will play the long tone exercise
