Forums and groups I read.......

I was an early convert to the internet. We opened our site http://www.saxgourmet.com/ back in 1996. Since day one, I've read and participated in numerous discussion groups. I've learned a lot (good and bad) through this process. You should try it as well. Here's some of the groups I read and participate in:

http://www.saxnation.com/forum/
This is a discussion forum I own. I moderate it, and membership is restricted to people who use their real names. It's for general saxophone discussion. Everyone is welcome, except knuckleheads and trolls.

http://login.prospero.com/dir-login/index.asp?webtag=bandrepair&lgnDST=http%3A%2F%2Fforums%2Edelphiforums%2Ecom%2Fbandrepair%2Fstart
This is a group owned by Rich Feldman, and is for discussion of all types of band instrument repair.

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/SaxophoneRepair/
This is a group I own and moderate which is concerned with saxophone repair. It's very active, and we have great discussions. Everyone who wishes to discuss repair is welcome.

http://www.saxquest.com/forum.asp
This is a general saxophone forum owned by Mark Overton. Lots of good stuff here.

http://forum.saxontheweb.net/
Of course I read this. Most of the participants are not old enough to shave, and very, very few of them have a clue what they're talking about. They hate me there, but as long as they spell my name right and keep it before the buying public, I'm happy.

http://www.steinwaymusical.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=12&sid=4520ec7e4a0dab92cb3f40ebc5de4ed2
This is the official Selmer discussion board, moderated by Miles Osland. Sometimes there's good stuff here.

http://www.breakfastroom.co.uk/
An English group, owned by Pete Thomas. The UK is my second biggest market (after the USA) so I lurk here. Very friendly chaps, those limeys.

alt.music.saxophone
A usenet group that was very active in years past, but has been taken over by people who need to have their medication adjusted. Don't waste your time.