I created saxcoach.org to share my approach to learning saxophone and improvisation. There are a few basic ideas in learning that when applied to learning to play, make everything easier and more obvious. 1. Everything is related; 2. It is all about clarity; 3. Music is created by humans for humans - be yourself; 4. Love your playing.
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About Steve Duke
Steve Duke
Steve Duke is a Northern Illinois University Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus. He is known for his creative work in jazz, computer music, and new music, as well as for innovations in learning both jazz and classical styles and applying the Feldenkrais Method to reduce stress in playing.
“Studying with Steve Duke is a lesson in music-making as a way of life. How to approach your instrument, how to make a sound- a beautiful sound, how to move and hold your body while making music, and- most importantly- how to listen to music..."
Brad Wood
Recording Engineer and Producer
Seagrass Studios
"Professor Stephen Duke is one of the most insightful teachers I’ve ever observed, one who looks much more deeply in to how and why a student plays in the manner that he or she does, and is able to address technical, aesthetic, and physical issues in those students thereby helping them discover better more efficient ways of playing."
Larry Panella
Director of Jazz Studies
The University of Southern Mississippi
"Working with him helped me find and eliminate the underlying cause of the pain. His integration of bodywork and saxophone technique was exactly what I needed... Steve has set the bar for sax teachers."
