Question:

How do you play the sax without making mistakes or by simply get tired? You make look so easy.

(playing one year)

-Daniel Arellano

My response:

Thanks. Most times, with many other things as well, it takes a lot of work to make something seem easy.

I do make mistakes sometimes. But if I do, I try to pay attention and fix them. And you can always play better than you are currently.

Breaking down things into the movements that cause problems and focusing on small parts of music and elements of playing musically allows you to improve how you sound and play.

I have been playing saxophone for 17 years, and though it hasn’t always been my main focus, I do practice everyday with a few exceptions.

As far as not getting tired, you learn to play without extra tension or strain and you also develop the muscles used for playing. You get more stamina as you play more.

One of the first things to do is to shift to practicing everyday. And practice deliberately, not passively. Having a teacher and getting feedback helps a lot.

-Neal