Starting sax in middle age? (I always wanted to try it.)

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Hi everyone. I played trombone in middle school, but that was 40 years ago. However, I've often told my wife that I was assigned to trombone because after a 10 second assessment, the band director said "you have the lips of a trombone player" -- even though sax was my top choice.
My kids are active in band, and it has taken me back to the fun of seeing them perform. Is it feasible to start sax later in life? Are there learning methods that are known to work well for adults? I don't really know where to start -- but I've been sitting with this idea for a few weeks and sort of want to just see how it feels.

Posted May 4, 2026, 4:20 PM UTC

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