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In Zen, there is an idea of approaching things with a “beginner’s mind” or “child’s mind.”
In this stage you are most open to new ideas, a not afraid to try things.
It is a useful mind set to return to when practicing saxophone.
You will not be afraid to try new things or worry if you sound bad.
And you will get better at saxophone more quickly.
Want to play saxophone, but feeling lost and not sure how to get started?
In this online/downloadable class you will see methodical lessons in a sequence and you can get feedback and ask questions at any point.
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Want to take your playing to the next level?
You’ll learn fundamental saxophone skills, building past the basics. Master rhythms. Learn about phrasing, tone, and more. Here you will get feedback which is crucial to developing good habits.
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[…] was reading a post on Sax Station today called “Beginner’s Mind Child’s Mind for Saxophone” and it reminded me of a book I read recently called Zen Guitar. It’s a fantastic […]