Hey BetterSax players, we’re back with another episode of great sax solos, and today I’m going to break down the solo from James Taylor’s “How Sweet it is to be …
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This Sax is Better Today I’m very excited to officially announce to you the release of the BetterSax alto saxophone. After reviewing many low cost alto saxophone options available I …
Here’s a look at two mouthpieces from Phil-Tone Mouthpieces, first I the Intrepid 6 then the Novella 6. In this play test I’m playing over the Someday My Prince Will Come …
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Here’s a look at the NY Jazz Alto Drake Mouthpieces – one with a brass insert, one without. Both mouthpieces are great in any case. I’m playing on my beautiful …
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Hey BetterSax players, today I’ve got a real treat for you – the BRAND NEW Roland Aerophone Pro AE-30 wind synth. I’m going to unbox it and give you my …
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Had the pleasure of speaking with The Working Artist Project about my life, career, and BetterSax. Check out the full interview below, or check out the podcast here. The Working …
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Today, I’m going to show you a new technique using the ReedGeek Geeklet that will help get your darker, more resistant sounding reeds to have more of an edge and …
Here’s a bit of me playing over one of the awesome backing tracks from BetterTrax for Song for My Father by Horacde Silver. This one comes from the Essential Jazz Repertoire …
Kenny G gives ME a Saxophone Lesson! In this video we are going to get some advice, inspiration and a music lesson from the biggest selling instrumental recording artist of all …
Today, I’m going to review and play test 5 different premium Theo Wanne Tenor Saxophone mouthpieces. Theo Wanne is known for making some of the world’s best mouthpieces and his …
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MODES EXPLAINED If you are trying to learn how to improvise on the saxophone you probably have come across modes in one form or another. I’ve just released my latest …
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Hallelujah I Love Her So! In this lesson, we’re going to dive in to the Don Wilkerson solo on the Ray Charles recording of “Hallelujah I Love Her So!” I’ve …
Today, for all of you beginners, we’re going to talk about the best way to put a reed on a saxophone mouthpiece. This is tricky at first. But once you …
Today we’re talking to my friend Ian Hendrickson Smith. He’s a great saxophone player who works on the tonight show with Jimmy Fallon playing with the Roots. You can watch …
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Yamaha YAS-280 Alto Saxophone Everybody always asks about the Yamaha YAS-280 Alto Saxophone. If you’re a beginner who is starting out, I would consider the Yamaha YAS-280. This instrument sells for …
Is the Yamaha YAS-280 Still the Top Student Saxophone??? Read More »
The Jean Paul AS-400 Alto Saxophone Today’s saxophone review is all about you guys! It’s the Jean Paul AS-400 and I’ve heard so many good things about it. PLUS, it’s …
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If you’re around my age and from Long Island like I am… You definitely recognize the sax solo from the Billy Joel hit song New York State of Mind. Today, …
Latest Saxophone Gear and Sax Gadgets Looking for saxophone gear is often like finding a kid in a candy store. There are so many cool sax gadgets out there. If …
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I talked to the incredibly talented Kim Bock of KB Sax in New York. Not only is he a great saxophone player, but he’s also a skilled craftsman who makes …
I’ve been playing on these metal Jody Jazz tenor sax mouthpieces since January and I need your help. Today, I’m going to review and play test four outstanding metal mouthpieces …
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Jean Paul Tenor Saxophone Today I am going to review the Jean Paul TS-400 Tenor Saxophone. I was very impressed with the Jean Paul AS-400 Alto Saxophone, so I’m expecting …