Better Sax Podcast

By with Jay MetcalfMusic

Better Sax Podcast episodes

July 08, 2025 How In-Ear Monitors Made Me a Better Sax Player
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Ultimate Ears Custom In-Ear Monitors https://pro.ultimateears.com/
Shure PSM 300 Wireless Personal Monitoring System https://geni.us/VmKdB
Gator In-Ear System Case https://geni.us/DeSE4
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Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our videos on the BetterSax YouTube channel. https://bettersax.com/terms
11 min
July 08, 2025 Copy this Sax Embouchure for a Beautiful Sound
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11 min
June 16, 2025 These 4 Simple Changes Make Good Sax Players Great
Level Up Your Saxophone Playing: https://bettersax.com/bettersax-membership-waitlist/?video=AmtLZiYLxCo
00:00 Intro
00:28 Part 1 - Align Your Goals
02:57 Part 2 - Practice the Right Way
05:06 Part 3 - Keep it Fresh
08:58 Part 4 - Goldilocks Zone
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.
13 min
May 20, 2025 Are Metal Mouthpieces Better Than Hard Rubber?
NEW BetterSax BURNIN' Metal Tenor Mouthpiece https://geni.us/Burnin
Transform your saxophone playing - work with me: https://bettersax.com/bettersax-membership-waitlist/?video=YHhWWEuB8kU
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 podcast 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 podcast 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.
11 min
April 29, 2025 We Designed the Ultimate Bari Sax Mouthpiece for Beginners
GET the NEW BetterSax Classic Mouthpiece for Baritone Sax https://geni.us/QSCuCA
🎁 Access the FREE BetterSax SHED with tons of sax lessons, pdf downloads and backing tracks HERE: https://bettersax.com/shed
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“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?
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💪🏻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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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 podcast 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 podcast 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.
4 min
April 25, 2025 One Change Killed American Saxophone Manufacturing
Jay Metcalf explains how, over time, the USA stopped making saxophones entirely. #saxophone #selmer #bettersax
🎁 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?
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💪🏻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
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Subscribe and Listen to the BetterSax Podcast HERE:📱
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➡︎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 Podcast 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 podcast 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.
9 min
April 21, 2025 A Cure for Boring Solos with Will Vinson
Jay Metcalf interviews saxophonist Will Vinson #bettersax #saxophone #willvinson https://willvinson.com
🎁 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”
===========================
🎷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
===========================
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.
1 hr 18 min
April 16, 2025 Classical Saxophone Taught Me These 3 ESSENTIAL Concepts
Classical Saxophone Mastery Course https://bettersax.com/course/classica...
Use Coupon Code: CSM20 to save 20%
🎁 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”
===========================
🎷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.
9 min
April 15, 2025 Making Average Sax Reeds Play INCREDIBLE
Jay Metcalf gets his saxophone reed adjusted by the original Reed Geek, Mauro di Gioia #bettersax #saxophone #reedgeek
Order a Geeklet Reed Adjustment Tool https://geni.us/geeklet
🎁 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”
===========================
🎷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.
In this video we explore simple techniques to improve reed response, projection, and playability. Using the BetterSax Geeklet, we demonstrate quick adjustments that can make any saxophone reed more consistent and responsive. These refinements help you get a clearer sound, better attack, and a more effortless playing experience. If you’ve ever struggled with reeds feeling too stiff or unresponsive, this video will show you how a few small tweaks can make a big difference.
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.
11 min
April 08, 2025 Every Opportunity I Had Came From Jam Sessions - Tivon Pennicott
Jay Metcalf interviews saxophonist Tivon Pennicott at the NAMM show 2025 #bettersax #saxophone #tivonpennicott @TivonPennicott https://tivonpennicott.com/
🎁 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.
25 min

About Better Sax Podcast

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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 a Better Sax player.