After playing the MACSAX FJ3 ALto and FJ3 Tenor mouthpieces for the last 2 months I have come to the conclusion that not only are they extremely well crafted , but they match my playing criteria in all categories. The Response, Tone Quality, Resonance are evenly matched and create an ease of playing that at [...]
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Rick Keller and Craig Pilo have Composed, Played and Produced a recording featuring Electro Acoustic Tracks of many moods and tempos. This collection is a brand new release of material recorded this summer June-August 2011. Visit your favorite mp3 download shop itunes: US,Japan,Canada,Australia,UK Europe Amazon MP3 Rhapsody Bandcamp Also on “Spotify”
EVENTS/GIGS: ——– Tue. September 6th, 2011 RICK KELLER ACOUSTIC JAZZ Sarento’s Top of the I 1777 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 225 Honolulu, HI 96815 Neighborhood: Waikiki (808) 955-5559 Dean Taba Bass, Jim Howard Piano, Darryl Pellegrini Drums.Drums————– Wed. September 7, 2011 RICK KELLER ELECTRIC JAZZ Gordon Biersch, 1 Aloha Tower Dr # 1123 Honolulu, HI [...]
Individual/Group instruction/Online lessons – Master Classes/Seminars -Embouchure -Tone Production -Technique -Practice Routine -Styles -Studio / Live performance -Improvisation – Jazz Harmony and Composition
Ron Miller Jazz Composer-Pianist-Author-Sofware developer ; Ron is a vital contributor to Jazz , Both as an educator and composer.His Books and software will assist musicians develop a personal voice and approach to composing and playing. invaluable resource not to be overlooked! Ron Miller website
Charles McNeal – charlesmcneal.com Contributor to the betterment of saxophone playing!A new friend of mine and one of the finest sax players you will ever meet. Charles has transcribed many of the most influential and personal players of the past and present and made these invaluable resources available to all on his website: charlesmcneal.com at [...]
Tim Price at TimPriceJazz.com, is one of my newest sax buddies! His sax/ww abilities are equally as masterful and personal as his human qualities! By all means check this man and his music out!
Lessons
- Individual, Group, Master Classes Available: Local , On Location, On Line
- Tone Production: Embouchure Concept, Excercises
- Articulation: Key to Phrasing and Timing Precision
- Practice Routine: What and How Long
- Technical Studies: Symetrical Excercises
- Scale Studies: V7#11
- Style / Interpretation / Dependant on Sound and Phrasing Style
- Improvisation: Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced: Melody-Harmony_Rhythm
Contact me via email for lesson appointments and my online user id
About
Futuresax.com is a website dedicated to all things saxophone. (your host) Rick Keller, “I offer educational materials, Cd’s photo’s, videos and resources pertaining to help spread knowledge to improve saxophone performance and information.
-Rick Keller
