I'm in search of a little guidance. I've been considering sending my fourteen year old to Shell Lake this summer. He's a good musician. Really enjoys playing and isn't afraid to put in the time to practice and better himself on the instruments he plays. In addition to the Sax he also plays the Cello, among a few others.
The school he attends doesn't have an Orchestra so he's focusing greater attention on the Sax. While he's received a few years of private lessons for the Cello he's mostly self taught on the Saxophone with a half dozen or so private lessons thrown in to correct any bad habits he may have formed and expand his ability.
Anyone gone to this or similiar camps? Did your playing improve and can you describe how? Any experience with other camps? Did you go back?
(including a link of him playing at a recent solo which might help to get a sense of where he's at)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfyIZ0Q8fvk
http://tinyurl.com/ybvcyg8g
Thanks for your input I really appreciate the time you've taken to respond.
The school he attends doesn't have an Orchestra so he's focusing greater attention on the Sax. While he's received a few years of private lessons for the Cello he's mostly self taught on the Saxophone with a half dozen or so private lessons thrown in to correct any bad habits he may have formed and expand his ability.
Anyone gone to this or similiar camps? Did your playing improve and can you describe how? Any experience with other camps? Did you go back?
(including a link of him playing at a recent solo which might help to get a sense of where he's at)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfyIZ0Q8fvk
http://tinyurl.com/ybvcyg8g
Thanks for your input I really appreciate the time you've taken to respond.