Better Sax Podcast

By with Jay Metcalf

As the founder of BetterSax.com Jay’s mission is to help developing saxophone players break away from traditional music learning methods and discover a more efficient, practical and fun way to become ... more

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How many episodes does Better Sax Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.

Better Sax Podcast episodes:

September 13, 2024 Solving Saxophone Puzzles with Ben Wendel
Jay Metcalf interviews saxophonist Ben Wendel about his new book of etudes called Technitudes #saxophone #bettersax #benwendel
Visit Ben's Website: https://www.benwendel.com/books
🎁 Access the FREE BetterSax SHED with tons of sax lessons, pdf downloads and backing tracks HERE: https://bettersax.com/shed
🔥 Join the Reed Revolution and try the new BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds HERE ➡ https://geni.us/reed
🎧 Listen to the Podcast: https://bettersax.com/podcast
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⚡️Featured BetterSax Gear
“Designed BY Saxophonists FOR Saxophonists”
===========================
🎷BetterSax Saxophones: ➡︎ https://geni.us/saxophones
🎷BURNIN’ Mouthpieces: ➡︎ https://geni.us/Burnin
🎷Jazz Cut Reeds: ➡︎ https://geni.us/reed
🎷Must Have Accessories: http://bettersax.com/store
===========================
🎓Want to Study Saxophone with Jay Metcalf?
===========================
💪🏻Get lifetime access to BetterSax courses that have helped 10s of thousands of saxophonists at every level around the world ➡️ https://bettersax.com/products/
🔥 Join the BetterSax Studio for personalized video feedback from Jay as well as new lessons and downloads every month ➡️ http://bettersax.com/course/studio
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Connect with us!
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IG: ➡︎ / bettersax
Tik Tok: ➡︎ / bettersax
Facebook: ➡︎ / bettersax
===========================
Subscribe and Listen to the BetterSax Podcast HERE:📱
===========================
➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/3rmr9no
➡︎Spotify: https://sptfy.com/OWAr
Our mission here at BetterSax is to help saxophone players improve steadily, while enjoying the process of learning. We aim to help people find sax gear for every budget that delivers exceptional value and performance.
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.
Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our videos on the BetterSax YouTube channel. https://bettersax.com/termsDISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and then buy something, I may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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51min
September 07, 2024 STOP Practicing Scales - Do THIS Instead
#bettersax #saxophone #scales
Jay Metcalf teaches a jazz improvisation lesson about why chord tones are more important than scales.
💪🏻Get lifetime access to BetterSax courses that have helped 10s of thousands of saxophonists at every level around the world ➡️ https://bettersax.com/products/
🔥 Join the Reed Revolution and try the new BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds HERE ➡ https://geni.us/reed
🎁 Access the FREE BetterSax SHED with tons of sax lessons, pdf downloads and backing tracks HERE: https://bettersax.com/shed
===========================
⚡️Featured BetterSax Gear
“Designed BY Saxophonists FOR Saxophonists”
===========================
🎷BetterSax Saxophones: ➡︎ https://geni.us/saxophones
🎷BURNIN’ Mouthpieces: ➡︎ https://geni.us/Burnin
🎷Jazz Cut Reeds: ➡︎ https://geni.us/reed
🎷Must Have Accessories: http://bettersax.com/store
===========================
🎓Want to Study Saxophone with Jay Metcalf?
===========================
🔥 Join the BetterSax Studio for personalized video feedback from Jay as well as new lessons and downloads every month ➡️ http://bettersax.com/course/studio
===========================
Connect with us!
===========================
IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/bettersax
Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@bettersax
Facebook: ➡︎ https://facebook.com/bettersax
===========================
Subscribe and Listen to the BetterSax Podcast HERE:📱
===========================
➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/3rmr9no
➡︎Spotify: https://sptfy.com/OWAr
Our mission here at BetterSax is to help saxophone players improve steadily, while enjoying the process of learning. We aim to help people find sax gear for every budget that delivers exceptional value and performance.
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.
Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our videos on the BetterSax YouTube channel. https://bettersax.com/termsDISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and then buy something, I may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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8min
August 23, 2024 Listen To This if You're Over 40 and Play Saxophone
Jay Metcalf explains why saxophone players over 40 have some advantages over younger musicians. #saxophone #bettersax #over40
🎁 Access the FREE BetterSax SHED with tons of sax lessons, pdf downloads and backing tracks HERE: https://bettersax.com/shed
🔥 Join the Reed Revolution and try the new BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds HERE ➡ https://geni.us/reed
🎧 Listen to the Podcast: https://bettersax.com/podcast
===========================
⚡️Featured BetterSax Gear
“Designed BY Saxophonists FOR Saxophonists”
===========================
🎷BetterSax Saxophones: ➡︎ https://geni.us/saxophones
🎷BURNIN’ Mouthpieces: ➡︎ https://geni.us/Burnin
🎷Jazz Cut Reeds: ➡︎ https://geni.us/reed
🎷Must Have Accessories: http://bettersax.com/store
===========================
🎓Want to Study Saxophone with Jay Metcalf?
===========================
💪🏻Get lifetime access to BetterSax courses that have helped 10s of thousands of saxophonists at every level around the world ➡️ https://bettersax.com/products/
🔥 Join the BetterSax Studio for personalized video feedback from Jay as well as new lessons and downloads every month ➡️ http://bettersax.com/course/studio
===========================
Connect with us!
===========================
IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/bettersax
Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@bettersax
Facebook: ➡︎ https://facebook.com/bettersax
===========================
Subscribe and Listen to the BetterSax Podcast HERE:📱
===========================
➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/3rmr9no
➡︎Spotify: https://sptfy.com/OWAr
Our mission here at BetterSax is to help saxophone players improve steadily, while enjoying the process of learning. We aim to help people find sax gear for every budget that delivers exceptional value and performance.
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.
Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our videos on the BetterSax YouTube channel. https://bettersax.com/terms DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and then buy something, I may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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12min
August 16, 2024 What Wayne Shorter Taught Me - Joel Frahm
Jay Metcalf interviews saxophonist Joel Frahm during the Copenhagen jazz festival July 2024 #saxophone #bettersax #joelfrahm https://joelfrahm.com/
🎁 Access the FREE BetterSax SHED with tons of sax lessons, pdf downloads and backing tracks HERE: https://bettersax.com/shed
🔥 Join the Reed Revolution and try the new BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds HERE ➡ https://geni.us/reed
🎧 Listen to the Podcast: https://bettersax.com/podcast
===========================
⚡️Featured BetterSax Gear
“Designed BY Saxophonists FOR Saxophonists”
===========================
🎷BetterSax Saxophones: ➡︎ https://geni.us/saxophones
🎷BURNIN’ Mouthpieces: ➡︎ https://geni.us/Burnin
🎷Jazz Cut Reeds: ➡︎ https://geni.us/reed
🎷Must Have Accessories: http://bettersax.com/store
===========================
🎓Want to Study Saxophone with Jay Metcalf?
===========================
💪🏻Get lifetime access to BetterSax courses that have helped 10s of thousands of saxophonists at every level around the world ➡️ https://bettersax.com/products/
🔥 Join the BetterSax Studio for personalized video feedback from Jay as well as new lessons and downloads every month ➡️ http://bettersax.com/course/studio
===========================
Connect with us!
===========================
IG: ➡︎ / bettersax
Tik Tok: ➡︎ / bettersax
Facebook: ➡︎ / bettersax
===========================
Subscribe and Listen to the BetterSax Podcast HERE:📱
===========================
➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/3rmr9no
➡︎Spotify: https://sptfy.com/OWAr
Our mission here at BetterSax is to help saxophone players improve steadily, while enjoying the process of learning. We aim to help people find sax gear for every budget that delivers exceptional value and performance.
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.
Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our videos on the BetterSax YouTube channel. https://bettersax.com/termsDISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and then buy something, I may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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52min
July 26, 2024 Lakecia Benjamin is Unstoppable
Jay Metcalf interviews saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin during the Copenhagen Jazz Festival July 2024 #saxophone #bettersax #lakeciabenjamin
🎁 Access the FREE BetterSax SHED with tons of sax lessons, pdf downloads and backing tracks HERE: https://bettersax.com/shed
🔥 Join the Reed Revolution and try the new BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds HERE ➡ https://geni.us/reed
🎧 Listen to the Podcast: https://bettersax.com/podcast
===========================
⚡️Featured BetterSax Gear
“Designed BY Saxophonists FOR Saxophonists”
===========================
🎷BetterSax Saxophones: ➡︎ https://geni.us/saxophones
🎷BURNIN’ Mouthpieces: ➡︎ https://geni.us/Burnin
🎷Jazz Cut Reeds: ➡︎ https://geni.us/reed
🎷Must Have Accessories: http://bettersax.com/store
===========================
🎓Want to Study Saxophone with Jay Metcalf?
===========================
💪🏻Get lifetime access to BetterSax courses that have helped 10s of thousands of saxophonists at every level around the world ➡️ https://bettersax.com/products/
🔥 Join the BetterSax Studio for personalized video feedback from Jay as well as new lessons and downloads every month ➡️ http://bettersax.com/course/studio
===========================
Connect with us!
===========================
IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/bettersax
Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@bettersax
Facebook: ➡︎ https://facebook.com/bettersax
===========================
Subscribe and Listen to the BetterSax Podcast HERE:📱
===========================
➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/3rmr9no
➡︎Spotify: https://sptfy.com/OWAr
Our mission here at BetterSax is to help saxophone players improve steadily, while enjoying the process of learning. We aim to help people find sax gear for every budget that delivers exceptional value and performance.
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.
Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our videos on the BetterSax YouTube channel. https://bettersax.com/terms DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and then buy something, I may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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57min
July 12, 2024 How Long Does It Take To Learn Saxophone?
Jay Metcalf shows how he teaches adult beginner sax players for a fast and fun start. #saxophone #bettersax #beginner
Songs listed in this video that are Pentatonic Scale based: “Superstition”, “Waiting in Vain”, “My Girl”, “Hotel California”, “Georgia on my Mind”, “Your Song”, and “I Want You Back”.
🎁 Access the FREE BetterSax SHED with tons of sax lessons, pdf downloads and backing tracks HERE: https://bettersax.com/shed
🔥 Join the Reed Revolution and try the new BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds HERE ➡ https://geni.us/reed
🎧 Listen to the Podcast: https://bettersax.com/podcast
===========================
⚡️Featured BetterSax Gear
“Designed BY Saxophonists FOR Saxophonists”
===========================
🎷BetterSax Saxophones: ➡︎ https://geni.us/saxophones
🎷BURNIN’ Mouthpieces: ➡︎ https://geni.us/Burnin
🎷Jazz Cut Reeds: ➡︎ https://geni.us/reed
🎷Must Have Accessories: http://bettersax.com/store
===========================
🎓Want to Study Saxophone with Jay Metcalf?
===========================
💪🏻Get lifetime access to BetterSax courses that have helped 10s of thousands of saxophonists at every level around the world ➡️ https://bettersax.com/products/
🔥 Join the BetterSax Studio for personalized video feedback from Jay as well as new lessons and downloads every month ➡️ http://bettersax.com/course/studio
===========================
Connect with us!
===========================
IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/bettersax
Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@bettersax
Facebook: ➡︎ https://facebook.com/bettersax
===========================
Subscribe and Listen to the BetterSax Podcast HERE:📱
===========================
➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/3rmr9no
➡︎Spotify: https://sptfy.com/OWAr
Our mission here at BetterSax is to help saxophone players improve steadily, while enjoying the process of learning. We aim to help people find sax gear for every budget that delivers exceptional value and performance.
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.
Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our videos on the BetterSax YouTube channel. https://bettersax.com/terms
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9min
June 28, 2024 A Saxophone Lesson at the University of North Texas with Brad Leali
Jay Metcalf interviews saxophonist Brad Leali who is the professor of jazz saxophone at the University of North Texas #saxophone #bettersax #bradleali
🎁 Access the FREE BetterSax SHED with tons of sax lessons, pdf downloads and backing tracks HERE: https://bettersax.com/shed
🔥 Join the Reed Revolution and try the new BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds HERE ➡ https://geni.us/reed
🎧 Listen to the Podcast: https://bettersax.com/podcast
===========================
⚡️Featured BetterSax Gear
“Designed BY Saxophonists FOR Saxophonists”
===========================
🎷BetterSax Saxophones: ➡︎ https://geni.us/saxophones
🎷BURNIN’ Mouthpieces: ➡︎ https://geni.us/Burnin
🎷Jazz Cut Reeds: ➡︎ https://geni.us/reed
🎷Must Have Accessories: http://bettersax.com/store
===========================
🎓Want to Study Saxophone with Jay Metcalf?
===========================
💪🏻Get lifetime access to BetterSax courses that have helped 10s of thousands of saxophonists at every level around the world ➡️ https://bettersax.com/products/
🔥 Join the BetterSax Studio for personalized video feedback from Jay as well as new lessons and downloads every month ➡️ http://bettersax.com/course/studio
===========================
Connect with us!
===========================
IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/bettersax
Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@bettersax
Facebook: ➡︎ https://facebook.com/bettersax
===========================
Subscribe and Listen to the BetterSax Podcast HERE:📱
===========================
➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/3rmr9no
➡︎Spotify: https://sptfy.com/OWAr
Our mission here at BetterSax is to help saxophone players improve steadily, while enjoying the process of learning. We aim to help people find sax gear for every budget that delivers exceptional value and performance.
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.
Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our videos on the BetterSax YouTube channel. https://bettersax.com/terms
...more
43min
June 21, 2024 The 6 EASIEST Blues Heads You MUST KNOW
#bettersax #saxophone #blues
Jay Metcalf shows us the 6 easiest jazz-blues melodies that are essential to learn and how to learn them.
🎁 Access the FREE BetterSax SHED with tons of sax lessons, pdf downloads and backing tracks HERE: https://bettersax.com/shed
🔈20% Discount on Backing Tracks Coupon Code: 20OFF https://bettertrax.com
Tracks from this video come from a variety of different volumes on the site.
===========================
⚡️Featured BetterSax Gear
“Designed BY Saxophonists FOR Saxophonists”
===========================
🎷BetterSax Saxophones: ➡︎ https://geni.us/saxophones
🎷BURNIN’ Mouthpieces: ➡︎ https://geni.us/Burnin
🎷Jazz Cut Reeds: ➡︎ https://geni.us/reed
🎷Must Have Accessories: http://bettersax.com/store
===========================
🎓Want to Study Saxophone with Jay Metcalf?
===========================
🔥 Join the BetterSax Studio for personalized video feedback from Jay as well as new lessons and downloads every month ➡️ http://bettersax.com/course/studio
💪🏻Get lifetime access to BetterSax courses that have helped 10s of thousands of saxophonists at every level around the world ➡️ https://bettersax.com/products/
===========================
Connect with us!
===========================
IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/bettersax
Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@bettersax
Facebook: ➡︎ https://facebook.com/bettersax
===========================
Subscribe and Listen to the BetterSax Podcast HERE:📱
===========================
➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/3rmr9no
➡︎Spotify: https://sptfy.com/OWAr
Our mission here at BetterSax is to help saxophone players improve steadily, while enjoying the process of learning. We aim to help people find sax gear for every budget that delivers exceptional value and performance.
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.
Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our videos on the BetterSax YouTube channel. https://bettersax.com/terms
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10min
May 31, 2024 Derek Brown Teaches Me How to Beatbox on Sax in 5 Minutes
Jay Metcalf interviews saxophonist Derek Brown and learns basic beatbox sax techniques.
Visit Derek's Website https://derekbrownsax.com
🎁 Access the FREE BetterSax SHED with tons of sax lessons, pdf downloads and backing tracks HERE: https://bettersax.com/shed
🔥 Join the Reed Revolution and try the new BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds HERE ➡ https://geni.us/reed
🎧 Listen to the Podcast: https://bettersax.com/podcast
===========================
⚡️Featured BetterSax Gear
“Designed BY Saxophonists FOR Saxophonists”
===========================
🎷BetterSax Saxophones: ➡︎ https://geni.us/saxophones
🎷BURNIN’ Mouthpieces: ➡︎ https://geni.us/Burnin
🎷Jazz Cut Reeds: ➡︎ https://geni.us/reed
🎷Must Have Accessories: http://bettersax.com/store
===========================
🎓Want to Study Saxophone with Jay Metcalf?
===========================
💪🏻Get lifetime access to BetterSax courses that have helped 10s of thousands of saxophonists at every level around the world ➡️ https://bettersax.com/products/
🔥 Join the BetterSax Studio for personalized video feedback from Jay as well as new lessons and downloads every month ➡️ http://bettersax.com/course/studio
===========================
Connect with us!
===========================
IG: ➡︎ instagram.com/bettersax
Tik Tok: ➡︎ tiktok.com/bettersax
Facebook: ➡︎ facebook.com/bettersax
===========================
Subscribe and Listen to the BetterSax Podcast HERE:📱
===========================
➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/3rmr9no
➡︎Spotify: https://sptfy.com/OWAr
Our mission here at BetterSax is to help saxophone players improve steadily, while enjoying the process of learning. We aim to help people find sax gear for every budget that delivers exceptional value and performance.
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.
Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our videos on the BetterSax YouTube channel. https://bettersax.com/termsDISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and then buy something, I may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
...more
50min
May 10, 2024 Why Troy Roberts Switched to a Modern Saxophone
Jay Metcalf interviews saxophonist Troy Roberts at the Jazz Gallery in NYC.
Visit Troy's Website https://troyroberts.com/
🎁 Access the FREE BetterSax SHED with tons of sax lessons, pdf downloads and backing tracks HERE: https://bettersax.com/shed
🔥 Join the Reed Revolution and try the new BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds HERE ➡ https://geni.us/reed
🎧 Listen to the Podcast: https://bettersax.com/podcast
===========================
⚡️Featured BetterSax Gear
“Designed BY Saxophonists FOR Saxophonists”
===========================
🎷BetterSax Saxophones: ➡︎ https://geni.us/saxophones
🎷BURNIN’ Mouthpieces: ➡︎ https://geni.us/Burnin
🎷Jazz Cut Reeds: ➡︎ https://geni.us/reed
🎷Must Have Accessories: http://bettersax.com/store
===========================
🎓Want to Study Saxophone with Jay Metcalf?
===========================
💪🏻Get lifetime access to BetterSax courses that have helped 10s of thousands of saxophonists at every level around the world ➡️ https://bettersax.com/products/
🔥 Join the BetterSax Studio for personalized video feedback from Jay as well as new lessons and downloads every month ➡️ http://bettersax.com/course/studio
===========================
Connect with us!
===========================
IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/bettersax
Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@bettersax
Facebook: ➡︎ https://facebook.com/bettersax
===========================
Subscribe and Listen to the BetterSax Podcast HERE:📱
===========================
➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/3rmr9no
➡︎Spotify: https://sptfy.com/OWAr
Our mission here at BetterSax is to help saxophone players improve steadily, while enjoying the process of learning. We aim to help people find sax gear for every budget that delivers exceptional value and performance.
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.
Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our videos on the BetterSax YouTube channel. https://bettersax.com/termsDISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and then buy something, I may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
...more
16min

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