How To Play Saxophone | Jose Luis Hinojosa | Activity https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/members/jlhsax/activity/ Activity feed for Jose Luis Hinojosa. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:20:37 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=11.2.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 c4d46b9fd6979b6bbdd7e3033d9111b5 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Harlem Nocturne in the forum Recording Your Saxophone https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/harlem-nocturne-8/#post-99061 Fri, 23 Oct 2020 23:32:50 -0700 Nice video! What video software/program are you using? Do you recommend it?

]]> fb563347a0ddc70fd3d273161a107538 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic ALTO SAX Mouth Piece in the forum Mouthpieces https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/alto-sax-mouth-piece/#post-83916 Sat, 30 Mar 2019 00:33:55 -0700 @johnny – Why mess with success? You’re happy with your Guardala and that’s awesome!

@gary – As Johnny says, you’re very lucky to have a “local” music store with mouthpiece selections! I live in rural Kansas and am planning on attending the Summer NAAM in Nashville (July 2019) to try out some MPs. I guess I could test them long distance,…[Read more]

]]> 5d7ffc50cf1a4cf3f685257ce861fb85 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic House of the Rising Sun in the forum Repertoire https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/house-of-the-rising-sun/#post-83337 Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:45:24 -0700 Sure thing, Johnny.
Team work makes the dream work!
Rock On.

]]> 49c4af335d99007ace85148b0012fe88 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic House of the Rising Sun in the forum Repertoire https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/house-of-the-rising-sun/#post-83327 Wed, 13 Mar 2019 03:45:20 -0700 Hi Johnny,
In response to your message #83320, here’s the wording that comes out when I click on your website’s video link: “Video unavailable – This video contains content from UMG, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds.”

However, here’s the good news:
1. I can now see “A Day in the Life” on the Vimeo link
you attached.…[Read more]

]]> 0f828157eaa8e6ebd1917d6c05080b71 Jose Luis Hinojosa started the topic House of the Rising Sun in the forum Repertoire https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/house-of-the-rising-sun/ Tue, 12 Mar 2019 18:12:30 -0700 Hi Johnny,
Apparently, your video rendition of “House of the Rising Sun” is unavailable – I guess YouTube blocked it (I believe they’ve also blocked a few of The Beatles songs). I certainly would like to see your phrasing and especially the little riffs you include in most of your songs.
Is there any way you can send it to your Premium Members on…[Read more]

]]> 4357ee10c1ae9307d2e0cbeb63c93ef5 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic The Centennial! in the forum Repertoire https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/the-centennial/#post-81124 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 03:58:36 -0800 LOL! I hear you, Johnny. We’re breaking record lows across the country this Winter. Keep warm…and Rock On!

]]> f392e4772b22cab2766eeb960d6f827b Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Mist Ballad Versio Now Up in the forum Repertoire https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/mist-ballad-versio-now-up/#post-80969 Sat, 26 Jan 2019 03:14:10 -0800 Thanks Johnny – I love both versions!
Jose Luis

]]> a24422dc4f1b9339245868fcaa93e25f Jose Luis Hinojosa started the topic The Centennial! in the forum Repertoire https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/the-centennial/ Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:40:13 -0800 Johnny,
I just noticed that your upcoming song, The Stripper, will be number one-hundred in your available songs to download in your website!
This is a milestone! How many saxophone teachers/mentors have 100 songs available to their students/membership?

Congratulations, Johnny! Keep doing YOU!
Jose Luis

]]> 9791cbb8a16821e4329ef774a08d5bc2 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic "Misty" in the forum General Questions https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/misty-2/#post-80913 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:34:02 -0800 Johnny,
I love what you did with “Imagine” and “Misty.” Definitely gives me something to work on. Last night, I downloaded the ballad version of Misty and it was sweet! My wife said, “You didn’t have much trouble with that one!” Of course, she doesn’t know that the arrangement with the two tempos is also my goal!

Keep up the great work, Johnny!…[Read more]

]]> 5a4adac836a94027abc67c94fd89bf3d Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Help needed to download recordings. in the forum Recording Your Saxophone https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/help-needed-to-download-recordings/#post-78293 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 22:02:54 -0800 Good work, Dan! I especially like your vibrato.

]]> 99ab341d420b9fce1e554d1358cfed95 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Blue Christmas and Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, both arranged by Johnny! in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/blue-christmas-and-santa-claus-is-coming-to-town-both-arranged-by-johnny/page/2/#post-78106 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:20:03 -0800 Thanks for the great advice, Louis and Johnny! Yes, I’d seen the video on Garage Band and Audacity, and I also saw where Johnny mentioned a simple hand-held recording device and even a cellular phone. My next step is to get my hands on one and start recording… and submitting to this platform. Thanks y’all – and Happy Belated Thanksgiving!

]]> 733f4f0048cac23f38e2b7a3a16a63de Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Blue Christmas and Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, both arranged by Johnny! in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/blue-christmas-and-santa-claus-is-coming-to-town-both-arranged-by-johnny/#post-77721 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 02:02:34 -0800 Quick question, Louis:
I noticed that you uploaded your songs onto this Forum on Soundcloud… and the sound quality is great! I went to their website and registered, but I can’t figure out how to record my song. I guess with Soundcloud you can upload it once you’ve recorded it, right? Louis, how do you record your sax? Any help (from you or…[Read more]

]]> d138ac6a9ee54a3670bfac164252e9ef Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Blue Christmas and Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, both arranged by Johnny! in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/blue-christmas-and-santa-claus-is-coming-to-town-both-arranged-by-johnny/#post-77720 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 01:39:28 -0800 Great job on these, Louis! Looks like you’ve broken in your new sax!

]]> f12234807efff612958c225663c54e64 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic My New Tenor - P. Mauriat PMXT-66R Dark Lacquer in the forum Show Us Your Sax https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/my-new-tenor-p-mauriat-pmxt-66r-dark-lacquer/page/2/#post-77719 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 01:30:49 -0800 Nice looking Tenor, Louis! I’ve never tried the P Mauriats, but heard lots of good things about them. Gotta try one out soon.
Blessings!

]]> 9fb6825453f3fe1acb821395c7bea552 Jose Luis Hinojosa started the topic New Christmas Songs in the forum Repertoire https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/new-christmas-songs/ Sun, 18 Nov 2018 23:26:49 -0800 Thanks for the two latest additions to the Repertoire Section, Johnny!
I’m working on Santa Clause is Coming to Town already and I just heard Let It Snow. Wow! These 2 are awesome! Loving every minute of my Premium Membership!

As soon as I’m settled with my move, I’ll correspond via the personal website you created for us.

Blessings, Johnny!

]]> bbcc98ec7d8670b9895964703ebeeb8e Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Saxophone Embellishments - White Christmas in the forum Saxophone Lessons https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/saxophone-embellishments-white-christmas/#post-76618 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:15:17 -0700 Thanks again, Johnny!
Already studied the short glissando – will now study the long descending glissando. I’m pumped!
Gracias!

]]> 75ea205f87c153b060adb8db9583e423 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Saxophone Embellishments - White Christmas in the forum Saxophone Lessons https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/saxophone-embellishments-white-christmas/#post-76610 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:08:47 -0700 Thanks Johnny!
Have a musically blessed week.

]]> 1509107f495b5d86ddb04453e4101ceb Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Saxophone Embellishments - White Christmas in the forum Saxophone Lessons https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/saxophone-embellishments-white-christmas/#post-76582 Sat, 20 Oct 2018 03:30:02 -0700 Hi @simon – agree. I wasn’t able to find it either. Looking forward to it.

]]> 65407a1850cb2205a04cf87d000dc808 Jose Luis Hinojosa started the topic Saxophone Embellishments - White Christmas in the forum Saxophone Lessons https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/saxophone-embellishments-white-christmas/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:54:45 -0700 Hi Johnny!
I’ve been studying the Saxophone Embellishments you’re posting for White Christmas. I’m learning a lot!
Thanks for the lessons… and I can’t wait for the next lesson (I believe it’s the “scooping up” lesson).
Love it!
Jose Luis

]]> acedbf4a988b117ba91979ddd7a86ea3 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Hi from Australia in the forum Introduce Yourself https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/hi-from-australia/page/2/#post-76121 Wed, 03 Oct 2018 23:38:32 -0700 Welcome to the group, Bernie!
Enjoy your new sax journey. I also recommend joining the premium membership- it’s a great opportunity to maximize your learning curve at minimal cost. I’ve been a premium member for 5 months now and I love it!
José Luis

]]> eb869dcb34ebce6147a2cc92c6ac8b1c Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Hello! new to saxophone! in the forum Introduce Yourself https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/hello-new-to-saxophone/#post-76120 Wed, 03 Oct 2018 23:29:08 -0700 Welcome to the group, Dennis!
Indeed, sometimes it takes a while to find great joy in our lives. You’re gonna love it here.
José Luis

]]> 8534129d4f6477dc860f19c6a924051c Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Hi from Ottawa. in the forum Introduce Yourself https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/hi-from-ottawa/#post-76119 Wed, 03 Oct 2018 23:08:14 -0700 Welcome to the group, Ronnie!
I went through a similar situation in HS band. I, too, played clarinet and the band director hated that I also wanted to learn saxophone.

Johnny does a great job and you’re gonna enjoy it here!
José Luis

]]> 6f26b1323f68d812b370faf76d834ffb Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Neck pain and headache in the forum Problems With Your Sax? https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/neck-pain-and-headache/page/5/#post-74943 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 17:52:42 -0700 Hi @Anonymous!
Great to see that we have some creative individuals in this forum. When you have time, can you please post a picture of your creation in action? Thanks!

]]> 7a178cce75c09f4f815aef88c95940a4 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Influence in the forum General Questions https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/influence/#post-74942 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 17:39:39 -0700 Great to hear your new-found love for sax, @jake! Johnny is also keeping me going with the slower, romantic stuff. Blessings 🙏🏼

]]> f895af85f7a09adace38763a7bf3c36d Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Wild Weekend in the forum Repertoire https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/wild-weekend/#post-74254 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:26:58 -0700 Agree @Johnny

However, not sure of the altissimo note at the end. It sounded in the wrong key.

]]> bbc3351aec942594f09173d5edcff5a8 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Warbling sound in Low C in the forum Problems With Your Sax? https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/warbling-sound-in-low-c/page/2/#post-74253 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:13:51 -0700 Hopefully this is the end of the warbling, @William

]]> 1d0769a3f270fee077ec0fdd4b08c07b Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Voting on new songs coming up in the forum Premium Access Membership https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/voting-on-new-songs-coming-up/page/2/#post-73648 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 18:58:31 -0700 I know I already suggested two new songs in this thread, but I wanna say that pretty much anything by ole Blue Eyes (Frank Sinatra) would be great for me. I have “Fly Me to the Moon” (from this site) and it’s awesome!
I was thinking “As Time Goes By” from the movie Casablanca (also done by Frank) and perhaps “Strangers in the Night.”
Johnny, plea…[Read more]

]]> 17445607dbffca7526a6664ead1175ce Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Embedding Your Own Video in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/video-test/page/2/#post-72917 Sun, 24 Jun 2018 16:15:01 -0700 Thanks @Jeff! Old geezers like me need all the positive reinforcement we can get. Blessings 🙏🏼

]]> 608c217ab9fb33ce47301d45f389ac36 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Embedding Your Own Video in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/video-test/page/2/#post-72871 Sun, 24 Jun 2018 03:06:22 -0700 Thanks @saxomonica! You’re always such a positive contributor to this forum. Love it! Have a blessed day, my saxy friend.

]]> e46c067a8fd53c2ad22f511e949334dc Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Embedding Your Own Video in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/video-test/page/2/#post-72781 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 03:02:15 -0700 The two songs are: “Maria Elena” and “What a Wonderful World.” Hope you enjoy them.

]]> e448217e11710dc6fe9ca127bbd5a979 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Embedding Your Own Video in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/video-test/page/2/#post-72780 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 02:55:51 -0700

]]> e258110764a8bed228965aa66e47e3fb Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Embedding Your Own Video in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/video-test/page/2/#post-72778 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 02:11:52 -0700 Did it! Had to start a YouTube channel. Anyway, it was >100 degrees in Vegas, my mouth was dry, and my wife didn’t tape the whole thing… but anyone who was out there that day deserves at least a Participation Trophy!

]]> 590a49a3c361851ee8ae0f8a372a0aeb Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Embedding Your Own Video in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/video-test/#post-72777 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 02:06:51 -0700

]]> 2d8aa98737ccd505b815a141fe8c22d9 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Embedding Your Own Video in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/video-test/#post-72774 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 01:14:50 -0700 Thanks for your advice @saxomonica!
I will look into the archives to find @sxpoet’s recommendations.

]]> 7211ba5a67602d8c01dc955d0842f3fa Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Embedding Your Own Video in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/video-test/#post-72754 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 04:33:18 -0700 I guess the video didn’t upload. Any suggestions? It’s a video from an iPhone.

]]> feecca36dafe64983643c9e23df6750a Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Embedding Your Own Video in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/video-test/#post-72753 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 04:12:29 -0700 IMG_4147.mov
Here’s one of the songs from the recent Vegas wedding. It was over 100 degrees!

]]> 55c1fa23df2bbdbdac866962dba0c501 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Voting on new songs coming up in the forum Premium Access Membership https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/voting-on-new-songs-coming-up/page/2/#post-72752 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 03:54:08 -0700 Since mambo_machine’s last post 12 days ago, I haven’t found the thread for posting our cover/backing track requests. So, here are 2 covers I’d love to see:
1) Despacito
2) Girl from Ipanema

Thanks Johnny!

]]> 7ebef0a3ccef461ff444d71258a3bd9a Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Survey For Premium Members in the forum Premium Access Membership https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/survey-for-premium-members/#post-71756 Thu, 24 May 2018 17:38:59 -0700 Did the survey, Johnny. Thanks.

]]> 84ac5a09cc18e0f64c75c7ec3866be15 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic April in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/april/#post-71732 Thu, 24 May 2018 03:34:33 -0700 Cool sound, Marshall!

]]> b7c5905eafcaf240ad0a733bc6662270 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic King Porter Stomp by Benny Goodman Saxophone Soli in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/king-porter-stomp-by-benny-goodman-saxophone-soli/#post-71731 Thu, 24 May 2018 03:30:04 -0700 Nice, Aminn! You rock!

]]> 77a935808c62448721a7fe47c0a5e732 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Working Progress on baffled mouthpieces. in the forum Your Video https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/working-progress-on-baffled-mouthpieces/#post-71730 Thu, 24 May 2018 03:27:11 -0700 Good job, Louis. Are the backing tracks from this site?

]]> d6e06b72c258fc5c3ee6b938de3d0f25 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic How To Post a Picture Of Your Saxophone in the forum Show Us Your Sax https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/how-to-post-a-picture-of-your-saxophone/page/4/#post-71729 Thu, 24 May 2018 03:24:06 -0700 Hi Johnny. I can’t open any of the images, except for the facebook link that Johan posted on Oct 17, 2015. It seems that all the sax photos are in internet limbo, perhaps? Please advise.

]]> c12eeb2ae13eb1b117573a86fc8bcc58 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic What'd I Say in the forum Premium Access Membership https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/whatd-i-say/#post-71728 Thu, 24 May 2018 02:27:13 -0700 Wow, Johnny! This was such a fun song to check out! I firmly believe that when you’re enjoying what you’re doing, it shows. And in this recording and backing track, it shows! Congrats and keep up the great work, amigo!

]]> 4ba479eff85b99d1c7d42941d0326497 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Jose Luis - from Kansas in the forum Introduce Yourself https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/jose-luis-from-kansas/page/2/#post-70984 Mon, 07 May 2018 03:11:19 -0700 Hi Ridge,
Thanks for your suggestion! Yes, I lived most of my life in Texas (have only been in Kansas for the last 5 years) and the Chicken Dance is already part of my repertoire! I believe I’ll be able to sneak it in during the reception at some point. I’ll keep you posted. Blessings.

]]> 8cb7ec05c840a7df8e11409777827cc6 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Jose Luis - from Kansas in the forum Introduce Yourself https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/jose-luis-from-kansas/page/2/#post-70871 Sat, 05 May 2018 16:58:39 -0700 Thanks Johnny! Yes, it’s the first week-end in June, and my wife will definitely video tape it. Of course, I’d love to post some of the video on this forum. Blessings

]]> 47ee59f8010fbaab9ba131ce3bd72fb7 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Jose Luis - from Kansas in the forum Introduce Yourself https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/jose-luis-from-kansas/#post-70866 Sat, 05 May 2018 14:48:31 -0700 Thanks for this great opportunity, Johnny! 🙂

]]> a716a48b73f32f903351b1060e199b81 Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Jose Luis - from Kansas in the forum Introduce Yourself https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/jose-luis-from-kansas/#post-70865 Sat, 05 May 2018 14:46:42 -0700 Love it, Jake! For my friend’s wedding, I’m doing Ave Maria (bride’s request), Amazing Grace, Maria Elena (my wife’s name!), and What a Wonderful World. For now, I’m playing without backing tracks – but now that I’m a member, I look forward to playing with them! Then, at the reception, they’ve hired a band (without horns/woodwinds) and the couple…[Read more]

]]> ea844c4e999dbb233749bf47f872d1fe Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Jose Luis - from Kansas in the forum Introduce Yourself https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/jose-luis-from-kansas/#post-70864 Sat, 05 May 2018 14:40:30 -0700 Thank you kindly for your welcoming remarks, Saxomonica! I am speechless.
Also, quite appropriate that you posted a video of 1958 – a good year. 🙂

]]> 101183abb10171789147931cff34e76e Jose Luis Hinojosa replied to the topic Jose Luis - from Kansas in the forum Introduce Yourself https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/jose-luis-from-kansas/#post-70797 Fri, 04 May 2018 03:22:24 -0700 Thanks for the welcome, Jake. I’m working on a few songs to play (solo) at my friend’s wedding in Vegas soon. What are you working on?

]]> 6cdad3eaba4971545d158967358ed2cf Jose Luis Hinojosa started the topic Jose Luis - from Kansas in the forum Introduce Yourself https://www.howtoplaysaxophone.org/forums/topic/jose-luis-from-kansas/ Fri, 04 May 2018 02:31:39 -0700 Hi everyone! I’m a returning Alto Sax player (haven’t played much in the last 40 years) and just signed up for the Premium Membership – excited! Hope to learn and engage with this incredible membership. Blessings to all.
PS – I’m also a Family Physician and a book author. Here’s my website: BooksByDrHinojosa.com

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