Hi all,
Listen, I decided to give practice a serious look into. I've never really practiced
in the traditional sense. Meaning the actual workout of material to enhance my knowledge of improvisation. I always just picked up my horn and played any ole thing. It created stagnation which is why I always stopped playing for long periods of time.
Well, it's been exactly one month since I decided to be focused in practicing and I'd like to also ask for critique/opinion on what you the listener would do, or how they could make this better if it was in their own hands. I always thought I was a decent player and now I realize that I'm in need of repair and this is what Im doing as I start my second month of everyday practice. Not only is my sax playing in need of repair but I also realize that my ego, is as well, in need of repair because I thought my playing was good. I realize now, that my playing wasn't so good. Practicing everyday is something I'm actually enjoying. I've made it fun to do and it's been an inspirational experience and a humbling experience, which has been the best lesson for me.
I'm very curious in what the listener has to say which would provide another dimension of insight.
I never bothered to know how others really thought and I realize this is a one dimensional way to look at improvisation. It's never too late to learn. I'm in repair mode so you can't hurt my feelings. I left a portion of my ego with my old way of playing.
I want to really learn how to play in a way that satisifies not only myself, but in some small way, the listener as well. The only way for me to accomplish that is to practice everyday consistently. The idea of practice allowed me to both analyze my playing, as well as myself as a musician, in a more beneficial perspective.
Wade, I hope this isn't too traumatic for you! lol.....You always spoke to me in these terms and I was too pigheaded to heed your advice.
This is a practice track I recorded yesterday to gauge my progress.
Any idea's would be seriously considered.....Thank you!
Practice session (music written by Chris Knowles)
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_music.cfm?bandID=1289603
Listen, I decided to give practice a serious look into. I've never really practiced
in the traditional sense. Meaning the actual workout of material to enhance my knowledge of improvisation. I always just picked up my horn and played any ole thing. It created stagnation which is why I always stopped playing for long periods of time.
Well, it's been exactly one month since I decided to be focused in practicing and I'd like to also ask for critique/opinion on what you the listener would do, or how they could make this better if it was in their own hands. I always thought I was a decent player and now I realize that I'm in need of repair and this is what Im doing as I start my second month of everyday practice. Not only is my sax playing in need of repair but I also realize that my ego, is as well, in need of repair because I thought my playing was good. I realize now, that my playing wasn't so good. Practicing everyday is something I'm actually enjoying. I've made it fun to do and it's been an inspirational experience and a humbling experience, which has been the best lesson for me.
I'm very curious in what the listener has to say which would provide another dimension of insight.
I never bothered to know how others really thought and I realize this is a one dimensional way to look at improvisation. It's never too late to learn. I'm in repair mode so you can't hurt my feelings. I left a portion of my ego with my old way of playing.
I want to really learn how to play in a way that satisifies not only myself, but in some small way, the listener as well. The only way for me to accomplish that is to practice everyday consistently. The idea of practice allowed me to both analyze my playing, as well as myself as a musician, in a more beneficial perspective.
Wade, I hope this isn't too traumatic for you! lol.....You always spoke to me in these terms and I was too pigheaded to heed your advice.
This is a practice track I recorded yesterday to gauge my progress.
Any idea's would be seriously considered.....Thank you!
Practice session (music written by Chris Knowles)
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_music.cfm?bandID=1289603
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