Testing Gimmicky Sax Gadgets
Today I’m going to be testing out gimmicky sax gadgets for you. All of these were sent to me by the people who make them, No one is sponsoring this …
Testing the REVERB SIMULATOR Room at Sweetwater
In January of 2022, I took a trip to Sweetwater in Fort Wayne IN and got to check out their music store, which has got to be one of the …
Jody Jazz Major Scale Challenge | (CLOSED CONTEST)
Jody Jazz Major Scale Challenge Hey there, today I’ve got an opportunity for you to get better at the saxophone and win some very cool prizes in the process. Jody …
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What to buy a Saxophonist (or yourself) | Saxophone Gift Guide
Do you have trouble finding time to practice these days? Me too. But I’m stealing a moment right now to share some great gift ideas Here’s our first gift idea …
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The BetterSax BURNIN’ Mouthpiece is Now Available Internationally
We have some very exciting news to share! The BetterSax BURNIN’ mouthpiece is now available for shipping OUTSIDE of the U.S. You can purchase the mouthpiece here at Sax.co.uk. If …
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3D Printed Mouthpieces Just Got Better – New SYOS Originals
SYOS Originals One of the most talked about recent developments in the “saxosphere” has been 3D printed mouthpieces. If you thought they were a gimmick well you were probably wrong. …
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Everything I Know About Sax Mouthpiece Tip Openings
Which saxophone mouthpiece tip opening should I choose? This is a question I have gotten a lot over the years, but now that people are ordering my BURNIN’ alto sax …
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New Legere American Cut Reeds… are they better?
Synthetic v. Cane Saxophone Reeds? A little over 2 years ago I made a video comparing Legere Signature synthetic reeds to cane reeds. Back then, YouTube had this feature where …
In Search of the ULTIMATE Saxophone Ligature
Ever wonder how a ligature or different kinds of ligatures can affect your saxophone sound? In this video I go through a bunch of different ligatures and give you my …
How to Get a DARK Saxophone Sound | Jody Jazz HR* Custom Dark
What kind of saxophone sound are you going for? Dark? Bright? A mixture of the two? Or does it depend on the style of music you’re playing? In this video, …
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3 Key Traits of YOUR Saxophone Mouthpiece
One thing I get asked A LOT is what do the different traits of a saxophone mouthpiece mean? What’s the difference between a smaller and larger tip opening? What does …
Did I Spend Too Much on My Sax? Better Sax Alto v. Yanagisawa
Is the Better Sax Alto better? Now that I have the new Better Sax Alto, I think I spent too much on my Yanagisawa saxophone.. Last year I bought the …
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The BetterSax Alto Saxophone
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 …
Phil-Tone Intrepid 6 and Novella 6 – Mini Mouthpiece Review
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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NY Jazz Alto Drake Mouthpieces – Mini Mouthpiece Review
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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NEW Roland Aerophone Pro AE-30 Wind Synth Unbox & First Impressions
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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The Reed Whisperer – Introducing the GEEKLET
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 …
Drake Reso 7* – Mini Mouthpiece Review
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 …
Metal vs Hard Rubber | Theo Wanne Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece Review & Comparison
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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Is the Yamaha YAS-280 Still the Top Student Saxophone???
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 …
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BEST Alto Saxophone for Under $500? – Jean Paul AS-400 Unbox Play-test & Review
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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