I'm Sam Newsome and this is my new BLOG. I just wanted to say "hello" and to tell you how much I look forward sharing ideas about the soprano saxophone. I'm sure it will be a learning experience for everyone involved!
FYI: Blogs will appear every Monday. The first blog, beginning May 31, 2010, will address the common problem of INTONATION.
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Sam Newsome
The Cost of Playing: Investing in Music Without Losing Yourself
I’ve always been fascinated by the willingness of musicians to “pay to play,” so to speak. On one level, it’s understandable. We know there ...
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Many of us in the music business, at one time or another, have been inflicted with the cognitive bias known as the illusion of control-... -
Have you ever tried playing the soprano saxophone using a Bb clarinet reed? Believe it or not, they work great. I first heard about thi... -
In an era increasingly obsessed with measurable outcomes and flawless execution, it’s no surprise that the world of jazz—once a sanctuary fo...
