Steve Goodson Signature Saxophones
A whole new saxophone with the most modern keywork, ever. [caption id="attachment_196" align="alignleft" width="353" caption="Steve Goodson "][/caption] Steve started the design process for the Goodson Model alto and tenor saxophones by asking a simple question: “What can we do to make saxophones easier to play?” After making a list of problem areas, we built features to resolve each in turn. The result is an instrument with features found on no other saxophone ever produced. Professional players and advancing students alike will appreciate the Steve Goodson Model’s ease of playing. This instrument quite simply does more and does it easier than any saxophone ever ...
Saxophone For Beginners
[caption id="attachment_484" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="We are passionate about saxophones. Ask about our range of saxes online and instore."][/caption] The Complete Beginners Guide To Buying A Saxophone The thought of buying a saxophone when you have no idea where to start can fill potential players with dread and lead to you deciding to put off doing something that has been a dream for many years. Here at the Saxophone Factory we have compiled a foolproof guide to help you decide which route is best for you. Do I Buy Or Do I Rent ? Traditionally the two options open to getting started are either renting ...
Steve Goodson Saxgourmet Saxophones
What if cost were no object and innovation the only goal? What would change? The answer is everything. [caption id="attachment_233" align="alignleft" width="353" caption="Saxgourmet for the ultimate performance"][/caption] The old-line manufacturers are no longer the sources of innovation they once were. They trumpet instead their skill at assembling their just-as-good-as-the-fifties current models, as if we were all still aching to drive Ford Cortinas.Who then will innovate? Meet Steve Goodson, designer of saxophones. His starting point: Imagining himself at the end of the Mark VI production run nearly 35 years ago, and asked a simple question: "Where does it go from here?" We already know ...
Sheet Music Sales
[caption id="attachment_490" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="We stock all exam books including abracadabra"][/caption] With over 3,000 titles held in stock including abracadabra and over 90,000 available to order from our computerised ordering system we aim to be your number one sheet music supplier for the Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset area. For all your needs whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced player. All instruments are covered and we hold most exam books in stock from all the major examining boards. Some of the latest albums released are available in book format to keep you right up to date with your playing and learning. Please ...
Costs
[caption id="attachment_18" align="alignleft" width="353" caption="Start learning an instrument with The Music Factory, you never know where it will take you!"][/caption] Individual music lessons are priced at £12 per half hour and lessons start and finish on the hour and half hour. Music lessons run through our Bournemouth shop opening hours of : 9.00-6.00 Monday to Friday 9.00-5.30 Saturday Music lessons can only be booked either by phone on 01202 590101 or by coming into the shop. Music lessons are available to new customers on a one off basis and are charged at £12 initially. Once you've tried a music lesson and realise that you'd wish to continue with them ...
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 jazz clubs and festivals. The good thing about the latter is that you can get them mail order so you don't have to go to all the trouble of actually seeing and hearing live music. And sandals are an absolute ...
The Rat Pack 28/08/09
Bank Holiday revellers got down and groovy with boys at the Five Ways Hotel in Charminster on August Bank Holiday and enjoyed dancing the evening away to classics including Reet Petite, Do Nothing Until You Here From Me, and The Lady Is A Tramp. The famous swing band blasted their way through many tunes in their own inimitable way giving pleasure to the large audience. The band feature, saxophones, trumpet, double bass, electric guitar and vocals and perform many standards form the great swing era; exceptionally weel known in Dorset, they have performed across the country over the past few years.
About
[caption id="attachment_93" align="alignleft" width="353" caption="The legendary Steve Goodson and Derek Nash are friends of The Saxophone Factory"][/caption] As a specialist department for us the Saxophone Factory at the Music Factory is second to none in Dorset and caters for the beginner and the serious pro; Martin, Rob and the team know their Saxophones better than anyone! Our tutors have a wealth of professional experience to help you become a highly accomplished Saxophonist, with a bit of work from you! Saxophones For Beginners The beginner need look no further ! Our student model range includes many of the worlds best known brands including Yamaha, Jupiter, Steve Goodson, ...
How It Works
[caption id="attachment_13" align="alignleft" width="353" caption="Try out an instrument to see if its for you before committing to music lessons"][/caption] All music lessons are conducted on a one to one basis and are specifically geared to the individual's interests. Whether it's learning to play an instrument for fun or the serious business of passing grades, to improve and benchmark your standard, our music teachers will accommodate your needs. There are thirteen rooms available; each room is dedicated to one instrument so guitarists will find amplifiers set up and ready to plug into and drummers can learn on acoustic or electronic kits. If it's a ...
Meeting up with Charlie Watts and Derek Nash
The Music Factory caught up with international recording artist, alto saxophone player Derek Nash and Rolling Stone drummer Charlie Watts at a gig at The Concorde Club in Eastleigh. Awesome evening with a chance to hang out with the boys backstage. Charlie and Derek absolutely loved the Steve Goodson Voodoo Rex Alto Sax model that we took along to show them. With only 2 Voodoo Rex Alto saxophones available in the UK from The Music Factory, Derek couldn't wait to get his hands on the model - see the video to see this very special saxophone in action! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVtEgHc2jDk Derek Nash and ...
Keyboards/Clavinovas
[caption id="attachment_488" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="We stock a wide range of keyboards, clavinovas and pianos"][/caption] We stock a wide selection of portable keyboards and digital pianos from the worlds leading manufacturers including Yamaha, Roland and Casio. The Keyboard / Piano Department Our keyboard and digital piano section holds stock from the worlds leading manufacturers. The latest Yamaha, Roland and Casio products are on hand and our helpful staff are available to help you choose the perfect product for your needs.
About
The Music Factory is established as one of the leading suppliers of quality musical instruments and tuition in the UK. We are not beaten on price or quality of service. Our aim is to make sure you choose us as the supplier of all requirements musical and return to this site many times so that you can see what’s hot and what’s not. We carry the most comprehenseive, up-to-date range of instruments and a huge choice of sheet music, strings, plectrums, reeds, waxes, sticks, amps, accessories and a massive passion for great music and fine musicians.. The Saxophone factory was first formed in 1998 ...
Guitars
We stock a range of electric, acoustic and bass guitars from the top selling maufacturers including Fender, Squier, Ibanez, Tanglewood, Indie, Yamaha, Dean and Vintage right here at The Music Fatory's shop in Bournemouth. Electric Guitars – RG Series, S, SA, SZ Series Bass Guitars – Soundgear Series, BTB, EDB, Roadgear, Classic, Signature Acoustic Guitars – Exotic wood, AEL, AEB, AEG Series
About
[caption id="attachment_486" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="We cover music grades or why not come and play for fun?"][/caption] Music Lessons in the Bournemouth and Poole Area The Music Factory caters for both individual and group music lessons in all major musical areas. We're delighted to cover music lessons for children and adults, novices and intermediates can cover educational grades or why not just learn to play for fun? Group music lessons available: Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Guitar, Drum Kit, Bass, Piano/Keyboard and Vocals. All our music teachers are CRB checked and approved to the highest enhanced standard; they are experienced and performing musicians, not simply music teachers, which means that they have an empathy with ...
Woodwind
[caption id="attachment_87" align="alignleft" width="353" caption="Come to the shop and try before you buy your instrument"][/caption] The Music Factory stocks quality makes of Clarinets , Flutes , Piccolos , Recorders , Oboes and Bassoons in our Bournemouth shop. Manufacturers include Yamaha, Besson, Buffet, Orpheo Trevor James, Jupiter and many more. Our range includes but is not exclusive to: Clarinets – Bb clarinets supplied by Yamaha (Yamaha YCL250SUK Clarinet) Flutes - Yamaha YFL211 Flute, Yamaha YFL311 Flute, Yamaha YFL411UK Flute Recorders – Sopranino, Soprano/Descant, Alto/Treble, Tenor, Bass
Brass Instruments
[caption id="attachment_84" align="alignleft" width="588" caption="We love trumpets!"][/caption] We stock leading makes of Trumpets , Cornets , Flugelhorns , Horns , Trombones, Background Bass and Tubas in our Bournemouth shop including; Trumpets – Bb trumpets supplied by Yamaha (Yamaha YTR1335E Trumpet, Yamaha YTR2335 Trumpet, Yamaha YTR8335 Xeno Trumpet) Cornets – Bb cornets supplied by Yamaha (Yamaha YCR2330II Cornet) Trombones – Compact/children’s trombone (Yamaha YSL350C Trombone) Saxophones – please see our specialist page at The Saxophone Factory or visit us at the Bournemouth shop.
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Back to School Interest Free!!
Ask about our 0% finance offers It’s 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 make it nice... [Read more]
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... [Read more]
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
++++++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]
Britain’s Got Talent Julian Smith
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
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]
Derek Nash Signature Saxophones Now in Stock
Derek Nash Limited edition saxophones now in stock The Music Factory is delighted to be the sole UK supplier of Derek Nash’s Signature range of saxophones. As an international recording artist and Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues band member, Derek Nash has worked closely with sax guru Steve Goodson in New Orleans to design his limited edition range. For the advancing student or weekend professional,... [Read more]
Summer Music School
We cover music grades or why not come and play for fun? Summer School this year culminated in a round up of our music students’ hard work when they hit the stage to perform as bands at The Champions in Westbourne near Bournemouth. Music students formed funky bands including Hobnoz, Too Young to Shave, PR5 and The Arabian Badgers, honing their skills in guitar, saxophone, flute, drums and more... [Read more]
Derek Nash at Ronnie Scotts
The Music Factory travelled up to London from Bournemouth to catch up with Derek Nash backstage at Ronnie Scotts for the launch of his new album, ‘Snapshot’. Derek was really excited that we’d brought with us his new ‘Derek Nash Signature Alto’ which he designed in New Orleans with sax guru Steve Goodson. Here Derek plays the marvellous Steve Goodson ‘Voodoo Rex’... [Read more]
