Blues Language

Learn to express yourself musically in the universal language of the blues. We will approach learning to improvise in the same way we learn to speak a language. Using familiar phrases and vocabulary, we can quickly progress to a fun level of genuine proficiency applicable to all popular musical styles

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  • Online Course with over 2.5 Hours of Video Lessons
  • Backing Track Downloads in all keys and 6 different styles and tempos
  • Better Sax Membership & Forum Access
  • 6 Blues Language Units
  • PDF Course Workbook with language transcribed in all 12 keys

No Matter What Style of Music You Play

The Blues is Everywhere

“The musical language of the Blues is present in all styles of popular music. It is essential vocabulary for all improvising musicians. The Licks presented in this course will provide you with indispensable ingredients to build your own solos that sound authentic and communicate with your audience. The method for learning and integrating this language into your playing will transform your approach to improvising and make your solos sound better instantly.”

– Jay Metcalf

What Our Members Say...

The difference between when I started and when I finished was really impressive. Found the lessons easy but they definitely made a difference in my playing. Thanks again and looking forward to the Blues Foundation Course.
Bruce Harding
BetterSax Member
This course is brilliant! You can dip in and out forever with Jays membership system.
Trevor Davies
BetterSax Member
“Thanks Jay, a great course. I will need to keep practicing the content but has taught me so much about improvising that I wish I had known nearly 60 years ago when it was impossible to get help like this.”
Peter Milner
BetterSax Member
A GREAT course! I’ve been working through it for almost a year now and have several years left - I think. Indispensable! 
Mark Drezdon
BetterSax Member

Online Video Course

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

Audio Recordings

  • 12 Downloadable backing tracks for each key in 6 different styles & tempos.
  • Demonstrations of each lick and variations in recorded solos.
  • Listen in the members area or download to your devices.

Here's What You Get Inside

  • Unlimited 24/7 Streaming Access to 44 High Definition Video Lessons
  • Downloadable backing tracks in all keys for practicing course material
  • Downloadable PDF with course material in 12 keys for all instruments
  • Over 2.5 Hours of Video Instruction
  • 6 Blues Language (Licks) Units
  • Practice Techniques to Incorporate Vocabulary Into Your Solos
  • Demonstrations of Each Lick and Variations in Recorded Solos
  • BONUS 1 - Access to the Better Sax forum where hundreds of saxophone students like yourself discuss and share their experiences
  • BONUS 2 - Access to the full PSBE (Play Sax By Ear) Course in the members area
  • BONUS 3 - Access to 4 bonus courses and their downloads

Take Your Playing to the Next Level

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