Wedding MC: do I need one and who could do it?

There are a number of key moments during your wedding day when having a designated Master of Ceremonies (MC) can be absolutely invaluable – whether it’s organising family and friends for group photographs, calling people through for dinner,...

What’s the best age to start playing the saxophone?

One of the most frequent questions I get asked by my students is “When is the best age to start playing the saxophone?” People often assume that because I am a full-time professional player and saxophone teacher that I must have started very early in life....

How to select your wedding ceremony music

Modern day wedding ceremonies can take a myriad of forms – from intimate registry office affairs to elaborate church services, outdoor ceremonies or bespoke humanist unions. And whatever style of ceremony you choose, it’s highly likely that some element of music...

Saxophone for beginners: 10 top practice tips

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if, with just the wave of a magic wand, learning how to play the saxophone could become so much easier?! The truth is of course, we all know deep down inside that it takes many, many hours of saxophone lessons and committed, regular...