learn to play sax

I actually owned one last year and had to seel it due to lack of cash. But now that I am debt free I am saving up for another and will do anything it takes to learn to play this beautiful instrument

I played the saxophone for a season as a kid. I didn’t practice at all, but I always thought it would be cool to play. Now, as a 31-year-old, I find that I really wish to pick it up again. I have no plan in place, but I’m planning on starting up again.

What’s the best way to get started? Should I buy a sax? Should I rent? Should I take a private lesson? Group lessons? Any thoughts?

done it, been there. it’s not as fun as i would hope so. it’s a very cool thing to be able to play sax. and i like the sound an all. but i just can’t stand, the fact that i have to wipe my drool after every practice. :P

I’m sure I’m not the best but I can say with all honesty that it has been frustrating, rewarding and occasionally an absolutely amazing experience. I would say to all those learning: Do a little every day. This is more effective than doing a lot once in a while as it has largely to do with training muscles ( lips and diaphragm ). Practice long notes at first and try to make them get louder and softer.

Nothing can compare to pumping out Birdland on the top of your lungs, letting that sound radiate out from you, and knowing that the music is literally a piece of you. I’ve been playing for like 4-5 years and if I could recommend one thing it would be this.

finally, i rent a saxophone for 3 months.
so, i don’t spend too much (buying new one) if i ended up giving up, but pay quite a lot to give up.

and, i’ve blown my first sound. still trying to get a perfect blow to the mouthpiece. man, it’s quite hard, not as simple as i thought.

I’ve heard the alto sax is easiest to start with, though i’d like to end up on tenor. any thoughts?

Been playing for ten years. It’s fun.