It’s hard to believe, but the summer’s winding down! School has already started here and it will not long before we’ll be welcoming the fall season. Yes, it’s that time of the year—the kids are headed back to class! Where does the time go! As we approach the back-to-school season, it’s that time to start thinking about back-to-school drop-off and pick-up time is here again.
My grandson is all set to go with excitement to meet his teachers, start his classes, see his friends, and participate in band, to name a few! As said, proper planning prevents poor performance. Going back to school requires more than physicals, immunizations, hearing and vision tests. A new school year always signals a clean slate: A fresh start – growing children equals the need for new clothes for the last of the warm weather, new shoes, new backpack, new school supplies, supplies labeled, forms signed and returned, organizing essentials, to a nice music instrument for the ones that are in the band.
Are we ready for those frantic last minutes to see if he has everything (homework, for one)? Yes, teenagers can be irresponsible. He seems to think he can get out of bed, eat breakfast, brush his teeth, dress, and do other things, such as playing games on his phone.
It’s fortunate that he loves school, his teachers, and homework. One of his biggest struggles we have with him. Most of the time, he just doesn’t want to go to bed at night. It’s something he has been working hard on since he’s back in school and good sleeping habits are required for a growing child, plus helps them to focus.
Feeling the Beat with Sam Ash
My grandson is more pumped about being on top with his new Jean Baptiste JB290 Student Alto Saxophone Outfit ($649.99) from Sam Ash! He’s been playing the clarinet for three years but wanted another purpose requisite skill. Of course, it will be the saxophone since I (his grandmother) played the tenor saxophone when I was in school.
He listens to and is heavily influenced by Charlie Parker, Kenny Garrett, David Sanborn, and most of all, Monte Skelton, his music educator. I’m hoping he’ll become a young, visionary jazz giant. With hard work, he has an amazing future ahead of him, and I’m proud that he’s chosen music in his life. As Charlie Parker said: “Don’t play the saxophone. Let it play you.”
A great value for an experienced player and the student alike, the 290 features a newly redesigned neck for enhanced projection and improved intonation. The new neck makes the 290 more free-blowing and responsive so beginners will have less difficulty getting notes out, and spend more time enjoying the instrument. These saxophones sport metal resonators, stainless steel springs, a lacquer finish, and a high F# key (not often found on altos in this price range, but so important). Featuring single post-construction and made with a beautiful yellow brass finish and superior keys and pads, lightweight and very durable. It Includes a nice durable, lightweight padded case, neck strap, mouthpiece, reeds, ligature, cork grease, and cleaning cloth!
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Are you looking for the perfect clarinet? Read our review on the Buffet Crampon Premium Student Clarinet ($693)!
One can excel in the homeroom class and music. Definitely, study is absolutely necessary in all forms – it’s just like any talent that’s born within somebody. It’s just like a good pair of shoes when you put a shine on it, you know? Like, schooling brings out the polish of any talent. It happens anywhere in the world. – Charlie Parker
One of my sons best friends has a saxophone. It is really old and could probably use some updating. Something like this will be perfect for him to replace what he has now.
My grandson is in his first year of band. He has played the guitar for years and now he’s learning the saxophone. I need to show this to my daughter because he doesn’t have one yet.
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He looks so ready and talented. My son plays piano and it is so nice when a child takes on music as an interest. School is starting soon here and that signals a new beginning for all kids.
This rocks! It’s so cool when kids find an instrument they like and you get to hear them get better and better. I love the sound of saxophones.
my kids are a little young to get into music like this but i bet if they did- i love the idea of just going to one place!
Awesome! My daughter tried the violin and played for a bit, then got bored. Right now she doesn’t really play anything–though she does have a keyboard in her room!
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That is an awesome outfit! I haven’t heard of Sam Ash before!
My daughter played the clarinet and did very well. We weren’t sure if she was going to stick with it or not, so we opted for a rent to own. She used it from middle school and for marching band. I’m super proud of her because she was born deaf and to overcome learning music had to be a challenging task. I was told that deaf kids can feel vibrations better. But she also wore a cochlear implant and had a sign language interpreter helping her.
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I always thought of playing sax is very difficult. Looks like he is enjoying that instrument too much and a great hobby!
Oh wow! He is so adorable! I would really love to hear him play someday.!
Looks like a passionate and very talented kid. Playing sax is no joke. I love the quote, sax will really play you.
There is nothing quite like learning to play an instrument is there! I really hope he loves to play his sax for many years to come!
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Saxophone is really cool and I think my Nephew would love this one. He usually play guitar too.
I hope my kids will want to play someday. I guess my oldest didn’t want to play an instrument, but my youngest sounds like she does. I think it’s great for kids to play something.
I miss having kids in band. What a lovely post and a beautiful saxophone. I’ll have to look into getting the kids back into band, we bought a flute one year and tried other instruments with the middle.
Oh, the sound of a sax! There’s just nothing like it. Our grands start 4K this year and are so excited meanwhile we’re all running around like chickens trying to get double everything that is needed, but different for a boy and a girl. I can only imagine how much middle school and high school will cost!
My daughter was talking about getting my granddaughter into music lessons. I need to tell her about Sam Ash Music Store.
Isn’t it just wonderful when our children like classic music and want to learn to play it! Your grandson has chosen good musical role models. This will be my eldest grandson’s first year in band; here’s hoping he’ll enjoy it and continue learning musica. (To him classics are The 80’s)
I used to play saxophone, not a pro but learned it from school. Sam Ash is a good store.