Apps
iPracticePro - $7.99
In the past I had multiple apps that I would recommend to cover tuning, metronomes, fingering charts, and cord progression, but thanks to iPracticePro that list has been condensed down to one.
iPracticePro is a wonderful app that can truly elevate your practice sessions. All in one place you have your tuner, metronome, fingering charts, the ability to practice random cords, roots, and scales and much more.
Perfect Tempo - $4.99
Perfect Tempo is an awesome app that works great helping you learn songs without the need for sheet music. You can slow them down and isolate sections as you practice them, then increase the speed back as you feel more confident.
SAXOPHONES
Etude EAS-100 Student Alto Saxophone
Etude makes a lot of student level instruments with a level of quality that surpasses their price point. Easy to use and create a good sound, perfect for allowing new players to get accustom to the saxophone.
Elkhart 100AS Student Alto Saxophone
The Elkhart 100 Series is popular in music classes as a horn many schools purchased in bulk. It has many features of more expensive saxophones such as a brass body, rib mounted keys, comes in a variety of colors.
Jean Paul USA AS-400SP
Jean Paul USA AS-400SP is another fairly priced quality student instrument. Hand-engraved, ergonomically designed and ready to play right out of the box, the Jean Paul alto sax is generally the go-to beginner saxophone.
NECK STRAPS
JAZZLAB saXholder Pro Saxophone Harness
I love this harness, a lot of young sax players experience neck or back pain from improper playing form and the weight of the instrument being concentrated on their neck. This harness helps correct that by making sure the weight is distributed properly.