George Garzone from NYU talks about his life as a professional saxophone player and as an educator.

George Garzone from NYU talks about John Coltrane and the effect he has had on the world of jazz music and those musicians that try to emulate him.

George Garzone from NYU talks about what it takes to maintain and enhance your creative abilities. He discusses teaching what he plays through lessons, student ensembles and having his students attend his gigs. He also focuses on the importance of learning by doing.

George Garzone from NYU talks about the heroes and influences that have shaped him as a musician and how important it is to do the same for his students. He stresses the importance of listening to many different players in order to develop as a musician.

George Garzone from NYU talks about his life and how his music has influenced a generation. His group, The Fringe, has been playing together weekly since 1976. He also discusses new methods of playing jazz that he has taught his students.

George Garzone from NYU talks about what it takes to be a musician and live a creative lifestyle. He believes it is easier now to make a living as a musician because of the opportunities to both teach and perform. He also talks about the response people have to his playing and advises students to do what they want to do.

George Garzone from NYU talks about the triadic system that he teaches his students to enhance their improvisation skills. He describes some practice techniques for improving improvisation skills. He also discusses technique for playing more relaxed so a student can open up the sound that is produced and how he teaches his students to develop a melody without overarticulating.