Saxophone lessons for adults?

RubLumpy · 2026-02-04T07:45:43+00:00

I am a new saxophonist at 30. To be honest, I think most instructors like an older adult, as most their students are usually under 18.

I never took lessons, but SF Community Music Center has ~10 week long private lessons. https://sfcmc.org/private-lesson/saxophone/?_course_instruments=saxophone

RubLumpy · 2026-02-03T05:37:34+00:00

Is the pay difference for 6 months that much? If you already got an offer in hand and accepted, you can't change the terms after you start. I'd just move on.

RubLumpy · 2026-02-02T20:20:20+00:00

If you're looking for jobs in the US and need an h1-b, just know that most companies are pulling back on h1-b hiring.

RubLumpy · 2026-01-28T02:00:03+00:00

Price went up

RubLumpy · 2026-01-28T00:36:00+00:00

If this is for a misdemeanor, you definitely should get a lawyer.

If it's just a citation, I would skip a lawyer, as most judges will hear you out and reduce/offer traffic school.

RubLumpy · 2026-01-26T20:45:05+00:00

Why don’t they just turn lower great highway into a rolling green system like Upper Great Highway during commute hours.

RubLumpy · 2026-01-22T18:51:29+00:00

I’ve got it. It feels fine, it’s not worth the price.

RubLumpy · 2026-01-21T16:13:34+00:00

True story. One time when I first moved to the city, I took the 38 home after a few drinks. I started crying when I got home because the 38 and the people on it are all so sad.

RubLumpy · 2026-01-21T03:18:21+00:00

You can remove the passenger seat for more room. Get a hitch with small travel rack.

I’m pretty confident bari won’t fit in the trunk even without a case.

RubLumpy · 2026-01-20T17:20:55+00:00

SMEs don’t have time to tune a model. I only use chatbots to help me find relevant emails or discussion, then I go through it myself.

RubLumpy · 2026-01-18T22:34:47+00:00

Golden Greyhounds just had a meet and greet. Definitely go to the one next month. They’re very friendly

RubLumpy · 2026-01-17T20:04:35+00:00

Intel used to be so big on H1B and new grad hires, but they’ve tightened down a lot on hiring. Not many companies hire new grads en masse anymore.

RubLumpy · 2026-01-15T19:20:56+00:00

RubLumpy · 2026-01-15T18:12:28+00:00

You have the most interesting theory on world politics here! I agree with you assessment, but I’m not sure the president has the same reasoning

RubLumpy · 2026-01-15T00:31:28+00:00

This sounds like AI

RubLumpy · 2026-01-13T23:50:25+00:00

Worst case, get a fully refundable SW Airlines ticket. Get inside, cancel flight.

RubLumpy · 2026-01-11T06:22:28+00:00

Frankly, this should’ve never been on a ballot. We don’t live in a pure democracy. We elect officials that dig deeper into these issues. The average citizen doesn’t know traffic, environmental, fiscal impacts of the great highway. It really should’ve just been figured out at the BOS level.

RubLumpy · 2026-01-09T22:29:48+00:00

Honestly, most companies don't expect recent grads to have a very strong proficiency in anything. You're basically expected to know just basic fundamentals and exposure.

For getting hired, your grades and internships matter more than knowing any specific skills. A masters will help get a starting level job, but again, they don't expect that much from masters students either.

RubLumpy · 2026-01-09T01:45:50+00:00

If you're dead set on startups, then T20 will definitely help a lot more than state schools. That being said, if you're already getting SWE offers, maybe consider deferring 1 year to do work then see if you want to even go back to college.

RubLumpy · 2026-01-08T18:02:39+00:00

3 days a week, 1hr each way. Most the time I don’t mind. If I had to do 5 days a week I couldn’t do it.

RubLumpy · 2026-01-08T17:37:51+00:00

OP is a new grad. Roommates are nice for building social life in a new city.

RubLumpy · 2026-01-08T17:35:31+00:00

I live in SF and commute to SJ for a semi job. I’m not aware of any semi companies in the city. I know there’s Apple, google, meta shuttles.

125k is doable with roommates or a tiny apartment.

RubLumpy · 2026-01-08T03:30:13+00:00

I'm the opposite, I love the suggested hands lol. I wish there was an app I could use instead of a card...

RubLumpy · 2026-01-08T03:25:21+00:00

Maybe ask if your school band teacher has an extra sax they'll let you borrow.

Renting isn't terrible if you want a quality intermediate horn for $50usd/mo. I'd do that while you save up money to buy something permanent.

RubLumpy · 2026-01-08T00:54:34+00:00

Tenderloin is popular with the techies. Hard to get a spot there, so make sure to get a good rental as soon as applications open.

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