Many books present facts, but Modern Saxophone Techniques teaches the developing player how to learn. Listening, exploring, writing original music, and trial and error are some of the methods threaded throughout. The concepts presented will keep players learning, maturing, and mastering the saxophone in modern times, and for many years to come.

On the online video, author and virtuoso saxophonist Frank Catalano offers quick tips on many of the topics covered in the book. In the Band allows sa...