1st lesson at sax

Registered and started my 1st day of saxophone lessons at Yamaha Subang Jaya today, 010909. This blog was created to serve as a guide to the knowledge, research and experiences I will learn throughout my saxophone experience.

As a start, I own a Yamaha Alto Saxophone, model AS100 (made in Japan), bought it from way back in 1993. Although it is a student-level alto saxophone, it is a well made instrument from Yamaha Japan. However, the modern day units, YAS-23, are now made in Indonesia.

Only used the alto saxophone for 6 months in '93, and have kept it in my cupboard for 16 years until I decided to pick it up and make something out of it.

There were numerous contacts I received on tutors through websites, forums and discussion boards, but finally decided to go with Yamaha because they were closer to my house. In terms of fees, they're reasonable. Not too pricey, not too low either. Although my only gripe is the half hour lessons go by very quickly. Other freelance tutors give 45min or 60min classes.