How Much Progress Can You Make on Saxophone in 1 Year at 40?

Описание: I started learning the saxophone at 39, just before turning 40. This video shows how much progress you can realistically make on saxophone in one year as an adult beginner.

I didn’t film the whole year, but I’m looking back at where I started, what didn’t work, what finally did, and what one year of consistent practice actually looks and sounds like. I talk honestly about trying to teach myself, nearly giving up, getting a teacher, and using exams for structure and accountability.

This isn’t a “talent” story. It’s about learning an instrument later in life, struggling with motivation, needing structure, and sticking with something even when progress feels slow.

If you’re thinking about learning the saxophone as an adult, starting music at 40, thinking about starting a new hobby for your New Year's Resolution, or wondering whether it’s too late to start, this video shows what’s possible with steady practice and realistic expectations.

Time Stamps:
00:00 Montage
00:17 Intro and Saxophone Rental
00:52 Learning Method
2:00 ABRSM Sax Grade 1 Exam
2:48 Learning Sight Reading
3:07 ABRSM Sax Grade 2 Practice
3:20 Deciding to Learn Music Theory
3:39 Turning 40 Buying my First Saxophone
4:02 ABRSM Sax Grade 2 Exam
5:00 Switching to ABRSM Jazz Sax Grade 1
5:36 Jazz Practice
6:16 Jazz Improvisation Attempts
6:46 ABRSM Jazz Sax Grade 1 Exam
7:06 Wrap Up

Topics covered:
Adult beginner saxophone progress
Learning saxophone at 40
Self-teaching vs getting a teacher
ABRSM saxophone exams
Long-term practice and consistency

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