Beginning saxophone player asks,"What should my focus be?"

As a beginning saxophone player, it is most important that you strengthen your embouchure, which will develop over time with regular practice. First off, make sure that you experiment with various mouthpiece models to find one that works for you in terms of tone control and preferred sound. As a newer player, it is customary to start off with a smaller tip opening, generally 3-5. Measurements of the tip opening for mouthpieces will differ from brand to brand, so make sure you can try a mouthpiece out before purchasing. I would also recommend a 1 1/2 to 2 reed. MedSoft La Voz, always a great choice for beginners. Every time you pick up your horn, run through the Bflat scale a few times, then chromatic scale, and any scale you prefer from your instruction booklets. Pay close attention to your breathing technique and tonguing for each note. Tonguing exercises are very important to develop strong execution and good rhythmic flow in your playing. Once you've established these elements, you won't even have to think while you play. Most importantly, don't become discouraged. It takes lots of practice to accomplish good tone control. Listen to other saxophonists, and pay attention to their technique, phrases, rhythm changes. As your skill develops, try out other mouthpieces and reeds, etc... You'll be amazed at how quickly your playing skills will improve.