New to the sax
Getting comfortable with the instrument, making your first sounds and finding a few notes.
Start here
You don’t have to wait to play real music.
Whether you’re picking up the saxophone for the first time, returning after a break, or trying to make your playing feel more musical, there’s a place for you here.
No entry test
You don’t need to be “good enough” to be here.
Jammin’ with Andy is built around real tunes and the enjoyment of actually playing them. You can listen first, play along when you’re ready, and use practical guidance to work on the things that make the music feel better — tone, rhythm, phrasing and confidence.
You don’t need to know everything before you begin. Use what’s useful now. The rest can wait.
Where are you now?
Where are you now?
Finding your feet
Playing familiar tunes with a chart and backing track, one phrase at a time.
Making it feel musical
Working on tone, rhythm, phrasing and confidence so the tune feels more like music.
Watch. Play. Improve.
Watch
Hear the tune first. Discover something new or simply enjoy listening.
Explore performances →
Play
Use the chart, backing track and guidance to work through a tune one phrase at a time.
Choose a tune to play →
Improve Your Playing
If you’d like some extra guidance, Andy can help with personal feedback.
See how Andy can help →
Take your time
There’s no timetable you need to keep up with.
Listen for a while. Try some phrases. Put the sax down and come back tomorrow. You don’t need to follow a programme or move at anyone else’s pace.
The aim is simply to enjoy making music and feel a little more comfortable each time you play.
Sheet music & backing tracks
When you want to try a tune yourself.
Tomplay puts the sheet music and backing track together in one place, so you can follow the chart and play along with the tune.
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When you need some help
You don’t have to work everything out on your own.
- Tone and breath
- Notes and fingerings
- Rhythm and timing
- Playing with a backing track
- Phrasing and musical feel
- What to work on next
Get some personal feedback
A simple phone recording is enough. It doesn’t need to be polished — just enough for Andy to hear what you’re working on and offer a few useful pointers.
Gentle guidance when you want it.
JWA is here to help you enjoy playing real music and feel more confident doing it. Follow a Play This Tune guide on your own, or get some personal feedback when another pair of ears would help.
Where would you like to go next?
