Vibrato

Progressing steadily into my 1st year, I'm finding that in order to achieve some 'emotions' into any music played, I need to add motion or what musicians call VIBRATO.

Violinists/guitarist pluck back and forth their fingers on the strings, singers work with their abdomen (some with their throat), and saxophonist do it using their jaws.

Below is a vibrato lesson to demonstrate how beginners progress from 'wah-woo-wah-woo' to the emotions...

Tuition Fees

When I first started lessons at Yamaha (Subang Parade), little did I expect the fun and relaxation I get out of playing (or at least practicing) my saxophone. Month after month of playing, its already been 1 year on and am still enjoying much of it.

Of course in the beginning I had with me zero knowledge of anything. My tutor started me off with a beginners book, which I'll call Book 1. Thereafter, Book 2. And then (which is now) we're working on various pieces; from latin to jazz to pop to classical; none of which follow any book sequence.

Therein, lies the difference in fees. (money money money)

During Book 1 lessons, my fees were RM145.00.

Proceeding into Book 2, fees went up to RM165.00.

Completing Book 2, we're now in 'wide ocean', fees are RM178.00

(no more increase after this).

To achieve higher opportunity cost, I need to learn more in a shorter period of time, then play freelance and recoup my investments. Music is a fun hobby, albeit pricey if you're not working. Something to think about...