Hi Johnny, hi everyone,

My name is Stan and I was born and live in France (nearby Cannes).

I started to play the saxophone three years ago in my 50’s. The following year, an elementary school friend of mine asked me to join his Rythm & Blues band and I played on stage for my first “fête de la musique”. It’s was a terrific experience and I felt as happy as a 10-years-old boy… I can’t wait to go back next month !

Otherwise I started learning the bases of music theory (enough to be able to reed an easy score) and basic skills during one year in my local conservatory of music but I could not be able to continue anymore, because the school decided to stop sax courses for the adults… So I intend to continue with a private teacher soon, because I am convinced that only playing by ear is fine but insufficient and I feel I do not progress anymore alone.

Currently I play a tenor student sax (Yamaha) with Ottolink Supertone Master 6* mouthpiece and some Lavoz reeds medium and intend to make me happy soon by purchasing a Selmer Super Action 80.

I have discovered Johnny on Youtube checked out some of his videos of tips and tricks and tonight while navigating I discover this site. It’s really great and rare that professionals take time and share their own experience to help non-professionals.

A special thanks for the help Johnny.

Et à bientôt amis musiciens !

Stan