Saturday, September 4th, 2010

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ONLINE MUSIC SHOP, BUY IT HERE!!!!!!

ONLINE MUSIC SHOP, BUY IT HERE!!!!!!

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Rare Grafton Alto Sax

Rare Grafton Alto Sax

  The Saxophone Factory is pleased to offer a real and very rare collectors item, a 1950’s acrylic “Grafton” alto saxophone of which only around 3000 were ever made. Saxophone history has been remarkably free of developmental detours, a testament to the genius of Adolphe Sax and his original design.  One of the more interesting mis-steps was the Grafton saxophone, constructed in England between... [Read more]


Interest free, back to school or not!!

Interest free, back to school or not!!

Ask about our 0% finance offers It may or may not be back to school time for you lucky young musicians and time to get some music into your life. We believe in developing musicians from an early age and have a great offer to help Mum and Dad get you going with the amazing Steve Goodson Vespro Alto saxophone package as detailed next door. In addition to this, we can provide interest free finance to... [Read more]


Bexley Council scuppers album launch

Bexley Council scuppers album launch

Check out this great story courtesy of http://londonjazz.blogspot.com the fabulous and informative Sebastian Scottney, The Telegraphs’ jazz correspondent, from about  year ago. Still well worth a few minutes reading to see that even local councils have a sense of humour; check the date in the footer!  Derek Nash Long-term Bexley resident, versatile saxophonist Derek Nash (above) has been in... [Read more]


How to play the Saxophone with Steve Goodson

How to play the Saxophone with Steve Goodson

Lesson 1 First things first: If you’re a white guy, you’ll need a stupid hat, the more stupid the better and preferably a beret. Sunglasses are optional, but all the really, really good players wear them, especially indoors. You’ll also need some “gig shirts”-Hawaiians are good, but in a pinch anything with a loud floral pattern is acceptable, as are T-shirts from various... [Read more]


Special Offer on Music Lessons

Special Offer on Music Lessons

Lets get learning! We have a team of highly skilled, professional music teachers operating from our purpose built teaching facility above The Music Factory in Kinson, Bournemouth. We would like to offer you a cheeky deal to encourage you to get blowing, playing, strumming, fiddling, drumming, tickling and all other things musical. All you have to do is book 8 lessons and we’ll give you two... [Read more]


An audience with Derek Nash

An audience with Derek Nash

++++++STOP PRESS ++++++ STOP PRESSS +++++ STOP PRESS +++++ 9th November 2009 Derek Nash, voted one of the top three alto players at last year’s British Jazz Awards and a member of Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues band came to The Music Factory 9th November to share his prodigious knowledge with budding saxophonists and to encourage more children to take up playing a musical instrument. Derek has just... [Read more]


Julian Smith Gig Date!

Julian Smith Gig Date!

Britain's Got Talent Julian Smith with the Saxello The Music Factory made its way up the M42 to visit Britain’s Got Talent star saxophonist Julian Smith at his home in Birmingham. Julian was delighted to see the range of saxophones we brought with us for him to try out and we were thrilled that he plumped for the Steve Goodson Saxgourmet Saxello – Good choice Julian! We also had a chance... [Read more]


How to play the saxophone with Steve Goodson part 2

How to play the saxophone with Steve Goodson part 2

Lesson 2 Selecting Ligatures and Reeds Ask the expert with me, Steve Goodson Some people think that the ligature is just a stupid old piece of metal that holds the reed on the mouthpiece. Well, those people are idiots. Besides your beret, the ligature is the single most important piece of musical equipment you will ever buy. Mine, for example, is 40% platinum and 60% titanium; one screw is rubidium... [Read more]