Learn to play an instrument. It’s one of those things that should be near or on the top of everyone’s to-do list. For me and a number of others in the class, we decided the coolest instrument out there is the Saxophone, so that’s the direction we took and how we came to meet up in SaxforFun. Most of us could just about put out a slow 3 blind mice at this time but things have moved on since then. I’ve now been playing for 3 and a half years and we have been entertaining the public when going out and playing with Bev for at least one of those. That’s quite a thing when you think about it. Just from this class I/we can confidently play around 50 Jazz and Blues tracks and are not afraid to do a little improvisation when required. When I started out I had never read music or played an instrument and was unaware of all the excellent Jazz and Blues music out there. I’m learning a lot of new stuff and I’m having a great time. We’re far from the finished article as you can imagine but being able to put a smile on the faces of complete strangers is quite a buzz and I think we are all in it for the long hall now. M.Weeks For those that persevere, I guarantee you that a couple of years from now you will be wishing you had started doing this earlier. Mark W

Sax For Fun!

Having, at the age of seventy, recently taken up the saxophone; it was with great delight that I discovered the Sax for Fun workshop. I have greatly enjoyed the sessions to date. Evenings in which I was able to meet new friends, play some jazz and learn a great deal. Our gifted leader has a nice talent for making newcomers feel at ease and part of a real band. Young or old, you will enjoy no greater experience than making music. Ray W.

Sax For Fun