Am I too old to play the sax?

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Am I too old to play the sax?

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Lynden Blades

Күн бұрын

Пікірлер: 38

@angelabarker7491 5 ай бұрын

Started sop and alto sax at 72, now I'm 80 and play in Jazz Band and an orchestra. Yippee.

@lyndenblades 5 ай бұрын

Wow Angela, thank you so much for sharing this with me, what an inspiration you are 👏👏🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

@jillytiffen6305 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Lyndon for all your supportive videos! You are a rare breed! 😁👍👌

@lyndenblades 5 ай бұрын

Jilly thank you so much, that’s very kind of you to say 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

@dsilva70 5 ай бұрын

I started 2 Months ago playing sax aged 53, and I totally agree! What motivates me is the process of developing myself into something new and not really how good I am in playing it when comparing myself to others. Cheers 🎉

@lyndenblades 5 ай бұрын

That’s a brilliant approach, just enjoy the journey and thanks for your feedback 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

@peterankin985 5 ай бұрын

Lynden i started playing the sax when i was 44 years old i am 74 now and still playing i have met people from all over the world at sax schools in london birmingham shefield and lousville kentucky with jamie abersolds summer schools, i practice everyday well almost as i live in a flat in spain and lt is hard to practice with conviction so i go to the nearby park and practice even at my age i still look for new things to try on the sax as it keeps my mind active its important as you grow older, it is why i watch your vids you teach with conviction and are body and soul in what you do they help me to refresh my mind practicing in thirds for example as i forgot but saw your vid and began practicing that a few days ago,,anyone out there reading this pick up the sax and learn like i did i was shy at 44 to learn and timid because i was surrounded by young dudes playing really good but jamie abersold said to me once dont be shy you are whats known as a late bloomer so go forward. Keep on posting the vids you are helping people on a wonderful musical journey...peter...Alicante Spain

@lyndenblades 5 ай бұрын

Peter, thank you so much for this, it’s beautiful. I too have been on the Aebersold course and found it to be wonderful. Thank you for sharing this with me and also for your very encouraging comments 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

@kooky74 5 ай бұрын

True true true 😂. I started at 45 after 35 years of piano. Also play guitare, drums and flute. But when i decided to start sax, that changed my life. For this instrument you absolutly need connexion. That is why it it so nice to play. Thx for your video ❤

@lyndenblades 5 ай бұрын

Wow that’s amazing. Sax does change your life if you let it Kooky and thank you for sharing this with me 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

@trefordavies3670 5 ай бұрын

Now in retirement at 66 , the sax is really fun now I have more time ! Your video on Take five and session band has been a massive step forward. Nailed the head , now it’s getting Mr Desmond’s solo . How good does that feel . Many thanks .

@lyndenblades 5 ай бұрын

Wow Trefor, that’s so fantastic to hear and thank you for saying so, it really lights up my day to know that these videos are helping 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

@trefordavies3670 5 ай бұрын

@@lyndenblades thank you for these videos ! I am listening to your Baker Street on headphones . Was Honey teaching singing whilst you created the video as I can hear singing ? This is absolutely no criticism I want sure if you had noticed ?

@lyndenblades 5 ай бұрын

Hi Trefor. Yes that’s Andrea teaching in the background that you can hear. We both teach from home full time so our house is constantly full of music. I am aware that occasionally you can hear the singing in the background. I record in a small conservatory attached to the back of our home and if I close the double doors to block out sound it makes my voice really echo-y so I keep them open and you can hear Andrea singing, but I don’t think it takes away from the tutorials too much so I leave it in. I’m still quite new to this whole relaunch of my channel so still finding my way really. Thank you for all your lovely comments and support 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

@dennistimmons1132 5 ай бұрын

agree...Started at 61, one year ago and love it .... Jamming with my friends in a band....

@lyndenblades 5 ай бұрын

That’s so awesome Dennis, you’ve done really well 👍👍👍🎷🎷🎷🤝🤝🤝

@BassNSax628 5 ай бұрын

I was 36 when I started sax. I had no musical background at all. I was 50 when I started playing bass guitar. I play both regularly. Only last night I played both at an open mic night. When I was a teenager, early 20’s , I was far too busy playing sport, chasing girls and enjoying life.

@lyndenblades 5 ай бұрын

That’s so awesome 🤩 Playing the sax attracted a beautiful female singer into my life and we’ve been married for 24 years now so I’m not allowed to chase girls anymore 😎😎😎🎷🎷 I’m so old I’d be rubbish at it anyway 😆

@jimmygraf 2 ай бұрын

Hi Lindén. Im afraid I’m starting too love you 😉😇💕Thank you so much for everything you share 🙏🙏🙏

@lyndenblades 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

@ossorrera 3 ай бұрын

very well explained, you just gave me wisdom.

@lyndenblades 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😎😎🤝🤝🎷🎷

@regularnimnule9715 5 ай бұрын

Started sax at 61, a few months ago. I've played guitar since I was 14 so there's undoubtedly an advantage in terms of musical theory. BUT zero in terms of physically getting to grips with a woodwind instrument. Set goals, practice, set more goals. I'm like a kid in candy shop learning stuff - the joy of getting some passages right in Moon River yesterday was the same joy as nailing Rockaway Beach when I was a kid.

@lyndenblades 5 ай бұрын

Hi there and thank you for sharing this with me. I think it’s absolutely wonderful that you’re enjoying developing your skills on the sax and keep going. Moon River is such a beautiful tune, I’d love to hear you play it. Thanks again 😎😎🤝🤝🎷🎷

@mahendrawardhana3189 4 ай бұрын

I started at around 52, now I'm 65. Played the flute since I was about 17.

@lyndenblades 4 ай бұрын

That’s awesome to hear!! 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

@avon57 5 ай бұрын

That's a really insightful video. Articulate and intelligent. One thing, I think the assimilation process becomes a touch more difficult with age, but that's more than balanced out by all the positives!

@lyndenblades 5 ай бұрын

You’re probably right, but the determination and awareness is enhanced as we get older in my opinion. Thank you so much for your feedback 🤝🤝🎷🎷

@kurtsundin6538 5 ай бұрын

Good♥

@lyndenblades 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Kurt 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

@unclemick-synths 5 ай бұрын

Yep, play for fun and ignore the tiny (and silly) minority who think there's no point starting unless you're going to be a virtuoso. The challenge is to not be impatient and to only judge yourself against where you were a year ago.

@lyndenblades 5 ай бұрын

Hi Mick, thank you for this and I absolutely agree with you. It’s a never ending journey and isn’t it great to always have an opportunity to learn, develop, grow and improve? I absolutely love being a student of the saxophone 😎😎🎷🎷🤝🤝

@GordonCrowe100 4 ай бұрын

I am 66. Started clarinet in lockdown. Went on to sax. Believe it or not I still don’t sound like Lester Young! More a Dexter Gordon! Only joking ! Really!

@lyndenblades 4 ай бұрын

That’s so weird because nor do I 😂😂😎😎🎷🎷🤝🤝