Expensive repair bills and maintenance costs are the bane of any sax player's life. They always seem to come at the worst time. A leaky pad on that incredibly important gig can make all the difference and a properly working horn is essential to get the most of your playing. Here's a few tips and tricks to help you keep your sax in tip-top shape. Brush Your Teeth This is pretty good advice generally but particularly if you're a saxophonist. Brushing your teeth before playing

The Spit Issue Ok, I know its pretty grim. Upending your horn every 20 minutes or so to clear the little pool that collects at the bottom is just not nice. Just keep telling everyone its 'condensation' and we'll all be fine! Sax is a Cool Instrument The saxophone is a brilliant instrument. Versatile and rewarding. Lyrical and powerful. And above all its cool! This seems all well and good until people have an unfounded expectation that playing the saxophone makes you cool. It