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So I'm a lucky dad. I've now got two of my three kids playing saxophone. My son (11) is playing tenor and my daughter (9) is starting alto. My step-son (7) is still a bit young, lol, but maybe we'll inspire him in a few years.
Gotta say, it's been a trip. I'm having an awesome time in the evenings spending a half hour to 45 min helping them master the basics -- embouchure, scales, working through sheet music. I've managed a few simple duets with my son, which was very cool. And I've been able to help on gear -- my son was struggling with the original mouthpiece I got him, so I found him a vintage Meyer 6M that has a smaller tip and chamber and his tone and control went through the roof. Likewise, my daughter was playing my alto mouthpiece (fairly large tip Soloist) and when I got her a smaller tip she started to really get some control.
I'm not going to be able to teach them forever -- I'm a weekend warrior blues player, competent but not exceptional. But I'm having a great time getting them rolling, and it is very cool to make some noise together and watch them start to figure it out.
Anyone else teach/teaching their kids? Any fun experiences or advice?
Gotta say, it's been a trip. I'm having an awesome time in the evenings spending a half hour to 45 min helping them master the basics -- embouchure, scales, working through sheet music. I've managed a few simple duets with my son, which was very cool. And I've been able to help on gear -- my son was struggling with the original mouthpiece I got him, so I found him a vintage Meyer 6M that has a smaller tip and chamber and his tone and control went through the roof. Likewise, my daughter was playing my alto mouthpiece (fairly large tip Soloist) and when I got her a smaller tip she started to really get some control.
I'm not going to be able to teach them forever -- I'm a weekend warrior blues player, competent but not exceptional. But I'm having a great time getting them rolling, and it is very cool to make some noise together and watch them start to figure it out.
Anyone else teach/teaching their kids? Any fun experiences or advice?