Jay Byrnes    Saxophonist

20 years is definitely enough time to create a vast array of experiences and stories. Here are some fun tales of Nexas Quartet’s first 20 years featuring Ben Carey, Andrew Smith, Nathan Henshaw, Jay Byrnes, Nick Russoniello and Michael…

‘The actual application or use of an idea, belief or method, as opposed to theories related to it.’ 

Music is unlike many extra curricular activities, as it requires an understanding and dedication kin to that of other educational models…

Im very excited that our company the Saxophone Academy Sydney will be hosting our 9th Annual Summer School next week, can you believe it!! The summer school has become an icon of saxophone education here in Australia and has provided…

IS YOUR CHILD SET-UP FOR SUCCESS? PART 3

INSTRUMENTS.

For a student to flourish with music making, enjoy the art-form and to excel at their instrument, the saxophone needs to be easy to play. A quality instrument in…

IS YOUR CHILD 'SET-UP' FOR SUCCESS? PART 2

MOUTHPIECES. 

The mouthpiece is an integral piece of equipment that will greatly effect the playability of the instrument. A quality mouthpiece will not only improve the tone of…

IS YOUR CHILD ‘SET-UP’ FOR SUCCESS! 

REEDS. 

The reed is the most integral piece of equipment for your saxophone and will have the greatest effect on the quality of sound and response of the instrument. Proper care and…

I had an amazing last few days performing both with the North Shore Wind Symphony as Nexas shared a concert with them and performed the Barker Capriccio as well as a recital at the Sydney Conservatorium with the incredible Benjamin…

Pumped to be recording with my great friend Niels Bijl next week. He's such an inspiring musician and it's a true honour to work on this incredible project with…

The Sydney Conservatorium is a very special place for me as I began my formal music studies there at…

What a year. 

2015 was an incredible year of ups and downs: amazing career highlights, great new friendships, seeing long missed friends, operations for family and sad illnesses for friends. Here is an overview of the craziness of 2015.