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 98 episodes available.

Better Sax Podcast episodes:

March 27, 2025 What's the Point of Your Sax Technique? - Jeff Coffin
Jay Metcalf interviews the great saxophonist Jeff Coffin at the Jazz Education Network Conference. #bettersax #saxophone #jeffcoffin @JeffCoffinOfficial
🎁 Access the FREE BetterSax SHED with tons of sax lessons, pdf downloads and backing tracks HERE: https://bettersax.com/shed
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⚡️Featured BetterSax Gear
“Designed BY Saxophonists FOR Saxophonists”
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🎷BetterSax Saxophones: ➡︎ https://geni.us/saxophones
🎷BURNIN’ Mouthpieces: ➡︎ https://geni.us/Burnin
🎷Must Have Accessories: http://bettersax.com/store
🔥 Join the Reed Revolution and try the new BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds HERE ➡ https://geni.us/reed
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🎓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: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/bettersax
Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@bettersax
Facebook: ➡︎ https://facebook.com/bettersax
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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
February 16, 2025 I Asked Pro Sax Players if the Selmer Mark VI is Overrated
Jay Metcalf asks pro sax players what they think of vintage Selmer saxophones at the NAMM show 2025 #bettersax #saxophone #selmer
🎁 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
🎷Must Have Accessories: http://bettersax.com/store
🔥 Join the Reed Revolution and try the new BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds HERE ➡ https://geni.us/reed
===========================
🎓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.
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11min
February 14, 2025 Beyond Technique: Kirk Whalum on Playing from the Heart
Jay Metcalf interviews the great saxophonist Kirk Whalum at the Jazz Education Network Conference. #bettersax #saxophone #kirkwhalum
🎁 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
🎷Must Have Accessories: http://bettersax.com/store
🔥 Join the Reed Revolution and try the new BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds HERE ➡ https://geni.us/reed
===========================
🎓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.
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35min
February 12, 2025 How to Become a Better Sax Player in 2025
Jay Metcalf lists 35 ways to get better as a saxophone player starting today. #bettersax #saxophone
🎁 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
🎷Must Have Accessories: http://bettersax.com/store
🔥 Join the Reed Revolution and try the new BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds HERE ➡ https://geni.us/reed
===========================
🎓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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13min
February 05, 2025 Overcome Your Musical Fears - With Ted Nash
Jay Metcalf interviews the great saxophonist Ted Nash at the Jazz Education Network Conference. #bettersax #saxophone #tednash
🎁 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
🎷Must Have Accessories: http://bettersax.com/store
🔥 Join the Reed Revolution and try the new BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds HERE ➡ https://geni.us/reed
===========================
🎓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.
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47min
February 05, 2025 If You Want to Become a Great Sax Player… Do This
Jay Metcalf explains the 6 micro skills all great saxophone players have mastered. #bettersax #saxophone #jazzimprovisation
🎁 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
🎷Must Have Accessories: http://bettersax.com/store
🔥 Join the Reed Revolution and try the new BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds HERE ➡ https://geni.us/reed
===========================
🎓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.
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14min
January 08, 2025 This Book Will Make You a Better Improviser
Jay Metcalf reviews the new improvisation book by Vincent Herring #bettersax #saxophone #jazzimprovisation
Logic and Critical Thinking in Jazz Improvisation Book by Vincent Herring https://geni.us/hlCnj
🎁 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
🎷Must Have Accessories: http://bettersax.com/store
🔥 Join the Reed Revolution and try the new BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds HERE ➡ https://geni.us/reed
===========================
🎓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.
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9min
January 08, 2025 TOP 10 SOPRANO Saxophone Players of all Time
Jay Metcalf lists his top 10 soprano saxophone players. #bettersax #saxophone #sopranosax
🎷BURNIN’ Mouthpieces: ➡︎ https://geni.us/Burnin
🎁 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
🔥 Join the Reed Revolution and try the new BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds HERE ➡ https://geni.us/reed
===========================
🎓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.
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14min
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
===========================
⚡️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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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.
...more
8min

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