Saxophone
Blow through a reed mouthpiece on a curved horn, from jazz standards to pop solos.
Saxophone
- To start
- $400
- Each month
- $60
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 30 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's made to be shared with an audience.
- You could spend a lifetime getting better.
- It's hands-on from start to finish.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to express yourself
Maybe not if
- You want to spend very little to start
- You need it to cost little each month
- You want to enjoy it from day one
Heads upLoud
What it feels like
SaxophoneAverage performance hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$400Costs more to start than 95% of hobbies
$60Over a year, more than the kit
$1,120About $7 an hour at 3 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Put the reed on, find a steady first note and play a three-note tune.
30 minutes or moreAt homeFairly easy to start
Questions
How much does saxophone cost to start?
About $400 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $60 a month once you are going.
How much time does saxophone take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 30 minutes or more.
Can I do saxophone at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is saxophone good for beginners?
It takes a bit more setting up than most hobbies. A good first session: Put the reed on, find a steady first note and play a three-note tune.
Do I need other people for saxophone?
No. It works fine on your own.