A beginner performer should understand: to truly master the instrument in the full sense requires a lot of time, effort, and patience. It is not an easy task, and many factors influence success: musical experience, regularity of practice, quality of instruction, motivation, etc.
However, if it is about “trying” and playing a few melodies — this is within reach for almost everyone. I have developed a method that allows you to quickly achieve the first tangible results. In my observation, learners start playing simple melodies after 2–3 lessons. After a couple of months of regular practice you can comfortably perform “Happy Birthday.” My online saxophone course is designed for 3–4 months: by the end you will be able to perform pieces such as “Strangers in the Night” or “Emmanuelle.”
The main points to pay attention to in training:
- Proper playing setup (breathing, tone production, embouchure, posture) is the foundation. Without working on it, further progress will be hindered.
- Reading music and basic theory come relatively easily, but without proper tone‑production technique they do not matter.
- Consistency in learning and proven professional methods shorten the path to results and reduce the number of typical mistakes.
Thousands of people have learned to play the saxophone — so you can too. If you want to speed up your progress and avoid common mistakes, consider an online course: it systematizes the material and gives a clear practice plan. This course was created precisely so that you can easily learn to perform your first melodies and enjoy playing.
