Summary: The Barry Sax Show<br> <br> About Derek Brown:<br> From his 30+ million views across social media to his appearance on international television and NPR’s Weekend Edition, Billboard-charting saxophonist/innovator Derek Brown and his one-of-a-kind solo “BEATBoX SAX” project have been exploding across the world music scene.<br> <br> Derek has performed solo concerts in all 50 United States and over 25 countries around the world. Known for his boundless energy on stage, creative audience interaction, and musical depth, Derek’s live shows always surprise and delight. His ongoing “BEATBoX SAX” music videos and tutorials on YouTube have been enormously popular among saxophonists and music lovers alike with over 100,000 Youtube subscriptions.<br> <br> Previously the director of jazz studies at Abilene Christian University for six years, Derek received his BM in Music Performance (Classical and Jazz) from Hope College in 2006 and his MM in Jazz Studies at the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music in 2008.<br> <br> Crossing genres from jazz to classical to funk, without looping or electronic effects, saxophone innovator Derek Brown’s unique playing style must be seen in person to be believed!<br> <br> Show Notes: 50 state tour of the USA in an RV. Getting started in the school band. Listening to Kenny G. 6 years teaching at Abilene Christian University. Working out what makes me unique. There will always be someone practising more than me. Avoiding competition in music. How to use youtube to boost your career. As a student, being encouraged to explore. Early struggles with self-esteem. Smaller schools allowed me to have more responsibility. I felt lost in my mid-20s. Staying one day ahead of the students. The importance of variety and contrast. The composition process and coming up with ideas. Practise routines when not on tour. Practising in the RV while driving. Hearing my own compositions played by students. Thoughts on self-publishing. Promoting music through social media. 90% of a career is music business, 10% craft. You're can’t please everybody. Making video tutorials. Viral videos. The most effective social channels. Posting but not scrolling on social media. Post and get off. The importance of a website to keep control of your content. How to organise your day. Tips on preparing for a performance. Future plans.
