<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Magnus Bakken]]></title><description><![CDATA[Magnus Bakken]]></description><link>https://www.magnusbakken.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:56:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.magnusbakken.com/no/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Bendik Hofseth: Munnstykker, Fliser, og Tilnærming til Saksofonen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bendik Hofseth tok over for Michael Brecker i Steps Ahead som 25-åring. Han er blitt slått til Ridder 1. klasse av Den Kongelige Norske St. Olavs Orden, og han er en av mine favoritt tenorsaksofonister gjennom tidene. Hans ikoniske lyd er en av de mest gjenkjennbare i europeisk jazz, og vi satte oss ned for å snakke om utstyr, hans karriere og tilnærming til saksofonen. Bendik Hofseths tenorsaksofonoppsett Inderbinen tenorsaksofon Inderbinen-munnstykke med "high baffle" (tip opening rundt...]]></description><link>https://www.magnusbakken.com/no/post/bendik-hofseth-munnstykker-fliser-og-tiln%C3%A6rming-til-saksofonen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b7c8ca33f78ff2018a2f7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:23:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef3e56_bb412b5792464fc1b07d3786231355c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Magnus Bakken</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flying With a Saxophone: A Touring Musician's Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flying with a saxophone can be stressful. My vintage Selmer Mark VI is irreplaceable, and bringing it into the cabin is non-negotiable for me. The instrument almost never fits the standard carry-on dimensions any airline allows, yet I always get it into the cabin as hand luggage. So here are the top tips and tricks I've picked up after years of touring and traveling with my tenor, soprano and alto saxophones through Europe, the U.S. and beyond. If you want to know more about what it's like to...]]></description><link>https://www.magnusbakken.com/post/flying-with-a-saxophone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0ae12d0b9e4f37fd2c481a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:46:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef3e56_edffeaef78054d0f9959cf32243cca20~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Magnus Bakken</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bendik Hofseth Interview: His Tenor Saxophone Setup and Approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bendik Hofseth replaced Michael Brecker in Steps Ahead at 25 years old. He's been knighted by the Norwegian king. And he is one of my all-time favorite tenor saxophone players. His iconic sound is one of the most recognizable in European jazz, and we sat down to have a conversation about gear, setup, his career and his approach to the tenor saxophone. Bendik Hofseth's Tenor Saxophone Setup Inderbinen custom built tenor saxophone Inderbinen mouthpiece with high baffle  (tip opening around 6/7)...]]></description><link>https://www.magnusbakken.com/post/bendik-hofseth-saxophone-interview</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a007bfb9b0abb41c544b456</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 15:52:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef3e56_bb412b5792464fc1b07d3786231355c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Magnus Bakken</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Things to Practice in 2026 for Saxophone Players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wondering what to practice on saxophone this year? Here are the five areas that will give you the most progress in 2026, whether you're working on tone, technique, or building your jazz vocabulary. 1. Long Tones and Overtones The first thing you should be practicing in 2026 is long tones and overtones. If you follow saxophone-related content online, you already know this is something that gets emphasized a lot, and for a very good reason. Long tones and overtones have a tremendous impact on...]]></description><link>https://www.magnusbakken.com/post/5-things-to-practice-in-2026-for-saxophone-players</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695509fb821fa75b5e770d84</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:30:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef3e56_ad2b36e2b29f45dd8b61563b804c6194~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Magnus Bakken</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[JodyJazz Hand Hammered 8* Saxophone Mouthpiece Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The JodyJazz Hand Hammered 8* is one of the most visually striking saxophone mouthpieces I've come across in a long time. Full disclosure: I've been endorsing JodyJazz for over a decade. JodyJazz sent this mouthpiece to me for free, but as always, that doesn't change my honest assessment. I've been playing my JodyJazz DV 8* as my main setup for over a decade, so any mouthpiece I pick up starts at a disadvantage purely due to familiarity. With that said, let me tell you what I actually think...]]></description><link>https://www.magnusbakken.com/post/jodyjazz-hand-hammered-8-saxophone-mouthpiece-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6930093468373123b35999bf</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 18:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/1uGj84-Hivo" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Magnus Bakken</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saxophone Overtone Exercise: The Joe Allard Method for Better Tone]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the greatest exercise you can do to develop your saxophone tone. If you want that full jazz sound, then look no further. ]]></description><link>https://www.magnusbakken.com/post/saxophone-overtone-exercise-joe-allard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6926e59205a24a4ad95780a0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:44:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef3e56_28ed856c9266498dabb77c2919f7601d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_356,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Magnus Bakken</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz Saxophone Lessons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn Jazz Saxophone Online with Magnus Bakken Jazz saxophone lessons online, that's what my Patreon is built around. I'm Magnus Bakken, a Norwegian jazz saxophonist and composer with over 20 years of playing experience, and I've studied at Berklee College of Music and the Norwegian Academy of Music. Through my Patreon, I teach saxophone players and other instrumentalists who want to develop their jazz improvisation, their sound, and their personal musical voice. The greatest revelation for...]]></description><link>https://www.magnusbakken.com/post/jazz-saxophone-lessons</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6926d9a68fab50c3b6a2e6c0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:04:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef3e56_4850f216b53d4cf8bbd1d0555f6dcab2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_977,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Magnus Bakken</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Improve Your Saxophone Sound with Overtones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s take a look at how to develop your tone, get a fatter more resonant sound, control your altissimo, and transform your saxophone playing with overtone exercises. You have probably heard players talk about overtones and voicing. These ideas sit at the center of great saxophone playing. With a flexible throat and tongue position you’ll be able to play with an embouchure that stays stable through every register. Many of these concepts go back to Sigurd Rascher and his classic book Top Tones...]]></description><link>https://www.magnusbakken.com/post/how-to-improve-your-saxophone-sound-with-overtones</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691889629d9c8a2dee633b34</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:28:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef3e56_299238a233344ecf96a2d16d078e3505~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Magnus Bakken</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz Play Alongs - Should You Use Them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many jazz players, especially students, spend hours playing along with play-along tracks. From the classic Jamie Aebersold series to Phil Wilkinson or iReal Pro. They’re everywhere, and they can be a fantastic way to learn tunes, practice chord changes, and build vocabulary. But are they always helpful? Or can they sometimes hold you back? Let’s dig into what play-alongs really do for your playing, and how to use them the right way. Jazz Is About Interaction Jazz isn’t just about playing the...]]></description><link>https://www.magnusbakken.com/post/jazz-play-alongs-should-you-use-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6908f7aa2d735c7c60a0dd8d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:55:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef3e56_1b6c6d8fa3214b00804a35d2c435d667~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Magnus Bakken</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Play with a Tension-Free Embouchure on the Saxophone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many saxophonists struggle with tension, especially in the jaw and embouchure, which affects tone, intonation, and endurance.



If you’ve ever caught yourself tightening up as you go higher, this guide is for you.



In this post, I'll break down the essential elements for developing a tension-free embouchure that works in every register of the saxophone, from your lowest notes to your altissimo range.]]></description><link>https://www.magnusbakken.com/post/how-to-play-with-a-tension-free-embouchure-on-the-saxophone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69089bdbed61829ba04b5829</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:50:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iifWNEfAB0" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Magnus Bakken</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["We Say" - Out Now!]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Italian trumpeter Cosimo Boni came to Norway on a grant from the ItalianInstitute, he reached out to his former Berklee College of Music classmate, saxophonist Magnus Bakken. Together with Håkon Huldt-Nystrøm on bass and Amund Kleppan on drums, they entered the studio for what became We Say, a full-length album recorded in a single day.]]></description><link>https://www.magnusbakken.com/post/we-say-out-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69088caaed61829ba04b3a97</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:46:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef3e56_e56774c37c02422a94262182a36aff03~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Magnus Bakken</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>