Why Ligatures Matter? It’s NOT How You Think…
Today, I want to talk about saxophone ligatures. You know the little device that holds your reed onto the mouthpiece. There are so many different ones to choose from, and …
Cheapest Sax on Amazon vs My Professional Yanagisawa Saxophone
I’ve talked a lot about how the saxophone you play is not that important compared to the work you put into your saxophone sound. In my video listening test comparing …
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Legere Signature Synthetic Reeds vs Cane Saxophone Reeds
What do you think of synthetic reeds? This is a question I get asked just about everyday… I guess saxophone players are really frustrated with the inconsistencies of cane reeds …
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Gift Ideas for Saxophone Players
Need a gift idea for a saxophone player? Or maybe you’re a sax player and need a convenient way to drop some hints to your loved ones so you don’t …
The 3 Best Saxophone Accessories in My Case
I want to share with you three essential saxophone accessories you should have in your sax case and how I use them. Click below for the video version of this …
Best Tenor Sax Mouthpieces For Under $200
After our post on the best alto sax mouthpieces for under $150, commenters wanted to know: What about tenor saxophone mouthpieces? So here are four picks for the best tenor …
Best Alto Sax Mouthpieces Under $150
Students are always asking me “What mouthpiece should I buy?” So here are my top recommendations for the best alto sax mouthpieces with a budget of under $150. Click below for …
Saxophone Recording Tips & Mic Comparison – Coles 4038 vs Neumann U67
This month, I was in the studio recording some tracks for my wife’s latest album which is a tribute to Billie Holiday. I took this opportunity to try out a …
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5 Great Apps for Practicing Saxophone
Smartphones and apps have become part of our everyday lives, and help us do things all throughout the day. Whether it’s apps for the kitchen, working out, navigating, or shopping, …
Saxholder Harness by JazzLab – Review
Over the years I’ve had many different neck-straps. Several years ago, I began to notice some soreness in my neck and shoulders after long practice sessions and started trying alternative …
Saxophone Buying Advice for beginners and parents
If you are buying your first saxophone, or are a parent wondering what to buy for your child who is learning to play, here is some good solid saxophone buying …
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Yanagisawa T880 vs Selmer Mark VI Tenor Saxophone Comparison
In this article I discuss and compare these two saxophones and try to find out if the Yanagisawa can replace my Mark VI as my main horn. It is a …
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