Alto Sax

Classical Saxophone Masterclass with Dr. Otis Murphy

Are you ready to take your saxophone playing to the next level? Paige’s Music is thrilled to announce an exclusive clinic with world-renowned saxophonist and educator, Dr. Otis Murphy! As a distinguished Professor of Music at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Dr. Murphy is celebrated for his incredible artistry and a performing career that spans over 25 countries. He is a prizewinner in some of the most prestigious international competitions, and his students have gone on to win major accolades and hold positions in premier ensembles. The Saxophonist’s 5 ‘T’s

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Aug 15, 2025 No Comments

Beginner’s Guide to Saxophone: Essential Artists and Tracks

      Whether you’re taking saxophone lessons, looking to improve your skills, or simply want to immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of this versatile instrument, our guide is your gateway to understanding and appreciating its profound legacy. Dive into the lives of iconic saxophonists and explore essential tracks that have shaped the world of music.

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Feb 27, 2024 No Comments

Adam Larson RETURNS to Paige’s Music

Adam Larson RETURNS to Paige’s Music on November 9th! This is going to be a clinic you won’t want to miss! I have been listening to Adam for a long time and he is one of the most technically proficient saxophonists I have ever heard.

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Oct 5, 2023 No Comments

Shawn Royer Jazz Clinic at Paige’s Music

Mark your calendars for September 10th at 5:00 P.M! Paige’s Music will be hosting Dr. Shawn Royer for an in-store jazz clinic Playin’ Changes with Dr. Shawn Royer. If you are new to jazz or need a little guidance on what to practice, this is going to the clinic for you. Dr. Royer is going to focus on how to follow chord changes for jazz improvisation. This is a valuable skill to have as a musician, especially in a jazz setting. Get Tickets to the Jazz Clinic She will also be available for one-on-one mouthpiece testing for both saxophone and clarinet. Limited appointments are available during store hours on 9/10/22.  Use the link below to schedule an appointment. Schedule a Mouthpiece Testing Appointment with Dr. Royer   About Dr. Royer Musician, educator, and clinician, Dr. Shawn Royer, is Chair of the Department of Music and an Assistant Professor of Music at Marian University where she also directs the jazz ensemble, teaches clarinet and saxophone, is a University Supervisor, and works with pre-service educators in music. Dr. Royer is as a Yamaha Performing Artist and Vandoren Artist Clinician. Shawn holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a concentration in

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Aug 7, 2022 No Comments

How To Playtest a New Saxophone

As you continue to progress as musicians, you will eventually outgrow the equipment you are using. Even if you feel like you aren’t ready to jump into an upgraded instrument, I highly encourage you to play test a step up or professional level instrument if you get the chance. Play testing a new instrument is a skill on par to sight reading: you might not necessarily do it every day, but the more you do it, the easier it will get!

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Jul 6, 2022 No Comments

Saxophone Book Recommendations

Saxophone specific books can be a great resource for improving your playing capability. I have a few book recommendations that have helped me in my journey of learning the saxophone.

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Apr 15, 2022 No Comments

Jazz Mouthpiece Recommendations for Saxophone

When looking for a new mouthpiece I think it is a great idea to try out a few mouthpieces before you decide on making the purchase. I have some recommendations for jazz mouthpieces that will help the development of a quality jazz sound. I believe that starting out on a hard rubber jazz mouthpiece will help develop a strong sound and feel for the jazz mouthpieces. If you are just getting started in jazz band I would recommend trying out some Meyer and Otto Link mouthpieces preferably the hard rubber. These mouthpieces are not only great for beginners, but more advanced players as well. If you are a little bit more advanced with jazz music. I would highly recommend trying out the Vandoren V16 M/S+, Daddario Jazz Select (pictured), or Jody Jazz Hr*. These mouthpieces are high quality and reasonably priced! Please reach out to me if you have any questions!

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Mar 9, 2022 No Comments

Jeff Coffin Saxophone Clinic at Paige’s Music

We are excited to announce that Jeff Coffin will be here at Paige’s Music on March 31st. Jeff will be giving a saxophone clinic and we encourage you to bring your instrument for the event!   Please follow this link to reserve a seat.  Due to the size of our retail showroom, we only have room for 100 people for the clinic.

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Mar 2, 2022 No Comments

How To Keep Your Saxophone Clean

Daily care and maintenance of your instrument is very important to how well your instrument performs, even when you’re home during e-learning. Watch this quick video below for a few, quick tips on caring for your saxophone.

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Apr 21, 2020 No Comments

Quick Tips On Caring For Your Saxophone

We recently updated the care videos for several of the beginning instruments available on our Debut Rental Program. Below is the general care and maintenance video for saxophones, with instruction given by Sam Motter of our Retail Sales Staff.

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Jul 17, 2018 No Comments

D’Addario Alto Sax Rico Reserve Mouthpieces at Paige’s Music

We’re excited to announce that we’re now carrying D’addario’s line of Reserve mouthpieces for Alto Saxophone! The MJR-D145, MJR-D150, and MJR-D155 all feature an innovative oval chamber, producing an excellent response and full, dark tone character. While D’addario beta tested the prototype models by shipping them to over 100 artists, teachers, and students, I was fortunate enough to get to spend some time on each one of them personally, and was very impressed by the results.

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Apr 17, 2018 No Comments
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