Alison McAuslandFeb 4, 20213 min readHow to improve your playing in 2021…As with so many things, your skill in music is often helped by taking a step back and considering it from a wider perspective.
Alison McAuslandSep 1, 20203 min readHow do you fix the post-summer squeaks?One of the problems faced by reed musicians is squeaking. Squeaking is a common problem on wind instruments. It can be very frustrating...
Alison McAuslandJul 10, 20205 min readHow to produce 'low notes' on the saxophone more easily...Many students find that producing 'low notes' on the saxophone to be quite difficult. This blog post is written just for you...
Alison McAuslandNov 21, 20194 min readPrime Pointers for Purposeful, Positive Practice Practice sometimes gets a bit dull, or you can feel like you're not making progress, or you just want to watch the next episode on...
Alison McAuslandNov 8, 20195 min readCan learning to play saxophone or clarinet improve your physical and mental health?Playing saxophone and clarinet is who I am and at every stage of my life has provided an outlet and a voice for my emotions and experiences.