Blues Foundation

Build a solid foundation for playing the blues on saxophone. Learn to play Blues Melodies, Licks, and Solos all by ear. Develop your sense of rhythm and take your improvising to the next level.

No Matter What Style of Music You Play

The Blues is Everywhere

“I created a course for all beginning improvisors that will prepare them for the kind of music they want to play.”

– Jay Metcalf

Online Video Course

Access the book, audio files and lessons in the exclusive BetterSax members area. With the purchase of Blues Foundation, you get lifetime membership. Interact with thousands of other saxophonists in our private forum and enjoy tons of bonus instructional content while you’re there.

Audio Recordings

36 Downloadable backing tracks covering all 12 keys in 4 styles.
Audio examples of exercises, licks, and solos are provided.
Listen in the members area or download to your devices.

What You Will Learn

The Blues Scale and how to use it in countless ways
Blues music theory explained.
Blues Form
Blues harmony basics
Blues melodies - by ear and how to memorize them
Blues Licks and how to create your own endless variations

How to play what you hear in your head
Rhythm - your rhythm will improve and that will make you sound a lot better.
Improvisation techniques - These are simple, effective and will make you sound like the real thing.
How to practice so that you have fun and improve every time.
How to transcribe solos by ear - yes, you can do this, it's not as hard as you think.
Lots more...

What Our Members Say...

I finished the exam today, and I’m more than satisfied. It’s a personal victory each time I dig into transcribing and I really thank you Jay for showing me the effect of throwing away sheet music. The Better Sax method has been a whole new approach to music, and it has given me so much joy with music, I didn’t have before.

Thomas Hannibal

BetterSax Member

I can attest you will not be sorry if you take this course. I have learned a lot and gained some much needed confidence.

Laura LIttlewolf

BetterSax Member

Great course. Finally managed to transcribe a tune by ear. Fats on Fire. Thanks Jay!

Watson Fraser

BetterSax Member

What a great course. A little over 5 months to do absolutely everything right, in between work and travel. Worth every second! What an accomplishment! On to Blues Language!”

John Eaton

BetterSax Member

All online course purchases on BetterSax.com are risk free. If you don’t learn and benefit from our courses, we don’t want your money. Because we put so much time and work into our products, most customers just want to enroll in more. However, if you find that the content is not right for you, just get in touch to request a no hassle, no questions asked refund.

WHICH IS

RIGHT FOR YOU?

Most of my students end up taking my other courses upon completion of the Blues Foundation. Save now by purchasing the Better Sax Mega Bundle which includes 8 courses at a 33% discount.

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ONLINE COURSE

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Pentatonic Foundation
Blues Foundation
Core Essentials
Pentatonic Patterns
Blues Language
Harmonic Foundation
Melodic Etudes
Two, Five, Win!

Take Your Playing to the Next Level

QUESTIONS?

I just started playing saxophone, can I take this course?

You should begin by watching these free videos and by signing up for my free Play Sax by Ear Crash Course. Once you have completed that material, you you will be ready to take my Pentatonic Foundation Course.

Can I view the lesson content on my tablet or mobile device?

Yes! The videos can be viewed on any device as long as you are connected to the internet. They are streamed from a private server in High Definition and can be watched an unlimited number of times. The PDF downloads and MP3 tracks can be downloaded for offline use.

Can I get the videos in DVD format?

We no longer offer DVD versions of BetterSax Courses.

Does My Access Ever Expire?

No. Once you are enrolled, you have lifetime access. There will be no recurring fees or renewal fees. Pay once, that’s it.

How Long Will it Take to Get Access?

As soon as your purchase is completed you will receive a confirmation email. Please check junk and spam folders for this if you don’t see it right away. Add jay@bettersax.com to your contact list, to ensure delivery of all important emails.

Follow the instructions in this email to login to the BetterSax Members Area where you will find your courses waiting for you.

Is There a Guarantee?

Yes. 30 days trial, 100% satisfaction guarantee.

If you don’t find that the Blues Foundation Course has helped you improve as a sax player, and learn how to improvise blues solos by ear, just send me a message and I’ll refund your entire purchase price no questions asked.

Does it matter which saxophone I play?

No, the Blues Foundation course is for all saxophones. There are demonstration videos and audio tracks performed on both alto and tenor. Everything can be played on any saxophone.

I Play a Different Instrument Can I Take This Course?

Absolutely yes! The lessons in this course apply to any instrument. Since the material is all taught in a way that you will be learning by ear, there are no transposition issues to worry about.