A Beginner's Trouble Shooter. I'm having trouble producing a sound from my saxophone. Make sure that you are not using too hard a reed. Have a look at the reed.
Beginners often brush the reed against their clothing whilst visually checking their fingering.
Result - a damaged, and often unplayable reed. Always check your fingering in front of a mirror. Apart from easily seeing where your fingers are, you will learn to place them correctly by touch. I have taken great care not to damage the tip of the reed. The instrument is still hard to blow.