One question that comes up often from saxophone students is how long it will take to get good at playing saxophone. 
Neal:
Some people sound good on saxophone quickly, within months even.
Others still don’t sound great after years of practice.
If the question is, “how long a person can take to be able to play in a band and improvise?” That could be done within a year with consistent practice (every day is best). But how good would you sound?
The answer to the question very much depends on what your goals are as well as how much time and effort you are willing to put into learning music and the saxophone.
To become a great saxophone player will take a lifetime and the process of getting better never stops. If you enjoy the process of learning and improving, then you’re on the right path. If you dislike practicing, you may want to think about how you practice and change something.
Practicing daily is the best way to improve and you could be playing songs within several months and definitely within a year. It can be hard to notice improvement day to day, though you can with certain things, but if you practice consistently you will get better.
Taking lessons and getting feedback can significantly help your progress. You will get better simply by practicing, but you can get better much faster with feedback. Efficient practice will take you in the right direction more quickly.
Becoming a professional sax player will mean many years of practice.
Hello. I am a Double French Horn player put have recently been thinking about learning sax for fun. Do you think that I would be able to do this? Thanks!
Why would you not be able to?
Hi there… Which would you say is easier to learn…. Soprano or Alto. I’m currently learning soprano and not sure if ive made the right choice…. Help…….
Alto, mostly in terms of it being easier to play in tune.
I am a trumpet player and wanted to learn how to play the saxophone and was wondering how long it would takr
How long it would take to get to what level?
Hi there!
Just got me a tenor sax. I can read music and have a sold theory background. How many hours of productive practice to be at a gigging standard for jazz quartet . I want to play bebop. No teacher only Internet at a resource. Regards. Paul
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Hi!! just got my new saxI dont know anything about it just watching jazz and wanted to learn it.how long would it take for me to learn it
That depends on what and on what level you want to play.
If you have a question later after you have started to play,
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For someone that has never played saxophone, how long time would it take to learn the “baker street” and just practising this song every day?
That depends on how good you want to sound playing it.
Hello I’m a french horn player in my school symphony and I wanted to start the Tenor Sax for my after school jazz band and I’m not sure how long I need to practice before I’m able to play well enough.
What does ‘Play well enough’ mean to you?
Being able to play with the group and not messing up too much
I’m new to sax, and I am self taught at guitar and music theory. I purchased a vintage Alfonso Rampone Alto sax. I plan on taking lessons to make sure I get the right foundation for my embouchure.
My question is this: Are newer saxes easier to learn on than older vintage saxes?
What year is it from?
Newer saxophones generally are easier to learn on. But it depends a bit on how old it is and which saxophones you’re comparing.
After much research I have it narrowed down to late 50’s early 60’s. It is playable and appears to have newer pads and no leaks. I’m just wondering if I should pack it up and go buy a used student version to start on. I don’t want to discourage myself from learning, if the difficulty factor is higher with a vintage sax.
That does not sound all that old to me. Maybe have someone who knows how to play try it out and see if they think it’s difficult. It could be fine, but I’m not saying that with certainty.
Hello
I’m playing alto sax for one year,but i can not enjoy the sound that i make through my instrument.my instructor recommended to buy new mouthpiece and ligature,but after having new one,i became disappointed.what should i do?
Do you practice everyday?
i am switching from clairnet to alto sax i have been playing clairnet for 3 years how long will it take to learn alto sax i am a total beginner 8th grade middle school.
Having had played clarinet will help you.
Saxophone is similar to clarinet in a few ways.
Depends a bit on what your level is on clarinet and how dedicated you are.
Hey there!!
I have not learnt any instrument in the past and want to start with the sax. Will it be ok for me to do so?
Thanks.
Yes.