Sonya Jason Music

music is medicine

Hello my friend,

We are living in unprecedented times, and there is no denying that we are all in this together! Thank you so much for staying at home, for washing your hands more often than you care to, and for being mindful of your social distance when you must go out.

Looking cool tends to be a priority here in the U.S., but I am realizing that wearing a geeky mask in public is very important to control viral spread. In countries where there is no stigma about wearing a mask, the coronavirus case trajectory has flattened much more significantly. This Article shows the facts on a graph, and this sweet Video gets to the heart of the matter - let's protect one another! A simple homemade mask can make a big difference when you must venture out to the grocery store or post office.

Doing my part! Found this mask in the back of a drawer, leftover from the California fires last summer. It says, "I am protecting you. ❤️ "

Enough public safety announcements - how about some music!

Music is medicine for your mind, body and soul. Time to pour your favorite beverage, fire up your best device (the one with good sound), and let the music heal and uplift you. My YouTube channel features 44 videos of my live performances that you can enjoy for free. You may even be inspired to get up and dance!

If you would like some recommendations, visit the Videos page on my website. You will find 14 of my favorite performances embedded here including some vintage footage from 1993.

Watch free videos of my live performances on my YouTube channel!

You may be one of the people that is busier than ever right now. To you first-responders, medical professionals and those providing essential services - thank you from the bottom of my heart!

On the other hand, you may be finding yourself with time on your hands. Why not learn to play a musical instrument? If you have a saxophone, flute or clarinet laying around the house that you've always wanted to play, I can help you with that! Or maybe you've already got some skill, but now you want to take it to the next level. I'm here for you!

My students are all currently studying with me via Facetime or Zoom, and it is working out well. Who knew that music lessons could be so convenient? I have a few openings in my teaching schedule, so let me know if you would like to get started.

Sonya Jason Lesson Overview for Rifftime

A free Overview Video of my mini-lesson series on Rifftime.

If you already have a little bit of skill on saxophone, you may get some value out of these ten mini-lesson videos that I recorded for Rifftime. Can't beat the price at just $2.99 each! During these video lessons, I share my best tips for Producing a Powerful Sound, Playing Musically With Vibrato, Building Musical Vocabulary, Jam Session Etiquette and more.

My ten saxophone mini lessons are available online at Rifftime.

If that is not enough music to keep your spirits up during this down time, I've got more for you! At the bottom of this note, you will find images of my four solo albums with links to my online store. During this pandemic, I am offering Free Downloads of all four Digital Albums! And here's a virtual kiss, too. 😘

I really miss playing live for you! Can't wait until we can gather together again to share music and good times.

"The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly." ~Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)

Stay calm and well, my friend.

Sonya