We had the good fortune of connecting with James Blackburn and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi James, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I’ve always wanted to play my saxophone for the public. After seeing and working with so many influential individuals who also play the saxophone, I finally felt ready to begin investing in this opportunity.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
By day I am a Special Education teacher. By night I am a saxophone player. It’s never easy working two separate gigs, but man is it rewarding in the long run. As far as learning lessons, I’ve held k to the fact that developing life-long partners and relationships centered in camaraderie keep you going. Take as many jobs as you can, no gig is too small, and cherish the friends you make along the way.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Without a doubt I would want to bring my friends to the Gas Lamp District. There are so many fun local hangouts and you can’t go wrong with grabbing a beer at GasLamp Tavern. Up in the Huntington area, Hurricanes is a fantastic spot to chill outside and grab some tacos. Finally, walking on the beach and kicking back in the sun is never a wrong choice either!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Without a doubt, the Flux Capacitors Band has been very influential and supportive of assisting in and developing my skills as a saxophone player.

My family and friends have been supportive every step of the way in helping me get my feet off the ground as well!

And finally, my saxophone coach “Shane Baird” has been an excellent saxophone role model. I would not be where I am without his knowledge and guidance.

Website: https://www.thefluxcapacitors.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbsaxmachine?igsh=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.blackburn.378537?mibextid=uzlsIk

Youtube: HBsaxMachine – James Blackburn

Image Credits
James Donnelly Elle Lyons Experience Level Entertainment

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