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As I've grown as a musician, I've noticed that I have changed that way I move when I play. Initially, I didn't move at all. i suppose I was concentrating so hard on what I was playing that I could move without ruining it. After I got reasonably comfortable playing, I moved a little bit, but watching Trane and Bird made me calm my movements to almost nothing. It stayed that was through my short tenure in college and for a bit after, but I started to loosen up when I got away from school. When I lived in Okinawa, I didn't have much practice time or an instructor. I became my own teacher, and I think I grew the most as a saxophonist there(even thought I thought I'd stagnated). I found myself moving more then, but I felt like I was "faking it," and I calmed down.
Nowadays, I've begun to respect/accept my own playing, and I have found that I move a good bit more. I'm no Dave Koz or Eric Darius(look em up on youtube), but I like feeling free to move to the music. It has really enhanced my playing. I'm on the prowl for a clip-on mic now. I really want to be able to just have fun and not worry about the stand and where the mic is, especially because I play with my eyes closed.
Just noticed a change. What about you guys? How much do you move? I guess I should add that I play mostly gospel, rnb, and funk/soul jazz.
Be Blessed
Dave
Nowadays, I've begun to respect/accept my own playing, and I have found that I move a good bit more. I'm no Dave Koz or Eric Darius(look em up on youtube), but I like feeling free to move to the music. It has really enhanced my playing. I'm on the prowl for a clip-on mic now. I really want to be able to just have fun and not worry about the stand and where the mic is, especially because I play with my eyes closed.
Just noticed a change. What about you guys? How much do you move? I guess I should add that I play mostly gospel, rnb, and funk/soul jazz.
Be Blessed
Dave