Better Sax Podcast

By with Jay MetcalfMusic

Better Sax Podcast episodes

December 08, 2023 Why are JodyJazz Mouthpieces So Good?
Jay Metcalf interviews saxophonist Jody Espina, founder of JodyJazz mouthpieces. https://www.jodyjazz.com
🔥 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
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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
🎷Jazz Cut Reeds: ➡︎ https://geni.us/reed
🎷Must Have Accessories: http://bettersax.com/store
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🎓Want to Study Saxophone with Jay Metcalf?
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🔥 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/
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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 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.
36 min
November 24, 2023 How to Play More Interesting Improvised Lines - with Chad Lefkowitz-Brown
Jay Metcalf has a discussion with saxophonist Chad LB about how to play more interesting improvised lines.
https://jazzlessonvideos.com
Use Coupon Code BETTERSAX to get an additional $5 off
🔥 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
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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
🎷Jazz Cut Reeds: ➡︎ https://geni.us/reed
🎷Must Have Accessories: http://bettersax.com/store
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🎓Want to Study Saxophone with Jay Metcalf?
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🔥 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/
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Tik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@bettersax
Facebook: ➡︎ https://facebook.com/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 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.
16 min
November 17, 2023 Vincent Herring - Carrying on the Alto Sax Legacy
Jay Metcalf interviews saxophonist Vincent Herring who is carrying on the legacy of great alto saxophonists in jazz. https://www.vincentherring.com/
🔥 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
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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
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🎓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/
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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.
1 hr 40 min
October 27, 2023 The END of Saxophone's Golden Age - a Conversation with Bob Rockwell
Jay Metcalf sits down with saxophonist Bob Rockwell, where they discuss his first steady gig in a Minneapolis strip club, his tenure with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, what and how he practices the saxophone and lots more.
http://bobrockwellsax.com
🔥 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
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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?
===========================
🔥 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/
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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
===========================
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.
20 min
October 13, 2023 Beliefs About Jazz That Need to Die - Patrick Bartley
Jay Metcalf interviews saxophonist Patrick Bartley for a fascinating conversation about music and what it means to be an artist these days. @PatrickBartleyMusic Check out his YouTube channel for more.
🔥 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
💪🏻Get lifetime access to BetterSax courses that have helped 10s of thousands of saxophonists at every level around the world ➡️ https://bettersax.com/products/
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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
===========================
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 4 min
October 06, 2023 The Sax Solo that Changed Everything - Andy Snitzer
Jay Metcalf interviews saxophonist Andy Snitzer, known for is extensive session studio work and touring with legends such as Billy Joel, Sting and Paul Simon. Check out his latest release A Beautiful Dream available now. https://www.andysnitzer.com/
🔥 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
💪🏻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.
58 min
September 22, 2023 Playing Burnin Funk Sax Solos with Tower of Power - Tom Politzer
Jay Metcalf interviews Tower of Power tenor sax soloist Tom Politzer after their show at the 2023 Nice Jazz Festival.
https://towerofpower.com/tom-e-politzer
🔥 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
💪🏻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
48 min
September 16, 2023 Top Baritone Saxophone Players
The New BetterSax Burnin' mouthpiece for Baritone Saxophone is now available in 6, 7 and 8 tip openings click the link below for more info:
BetterSax Burnin' Mouthpieces - https://geni.us/Burnin
Other notable bari players mentioned at end of episode:
Cecil Payne
Sahib Shihab
Hamiet Bluiett
Joe Temperly
Lars Gullin
Ronnie Ross
Currently Active:
Gary Smulyan
Jason Marshall
Lauren Sevian
Claire Daly
Frank Basile
Leo Pelligrino
NEW BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds - https://geni.us/reed
The Geeklet Reed Adjustment Tool - https://geni.us/geeklet
Ultimate Reed Case - https://bettersax.com/product/bettersax-deluxe-wooden-reed-case/
The Better Sax Alto Saxophone - https://geni.us/BKIGTw
Sign up for the BetterSax Newsletter and get all our free lessons and downloads. Click first link below.
BETTERSAX SHED - all my free lesson downloads https://bettersax.com/shed
♫ BETTERSAX COURSES ♪ https://bettersax.com/products
Awesome Backing Tracks - https://bettertrax.com
★ Other Sax Gear I Love ★
Ultimate Saxophone Swab Kit - https://bettersax.com/product/bettersax-ultimate-sax-swab-kit/
BetterSax Gear Recommendations on Sweetwater https://imp.i114863.net/bettersax
↪My Amazon Gear Recommendations Page: https://goo.gl/px3AvY
INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK
https://instagram.com/bettersax
https://facebook.com/bettersax
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.
12 min
September 10, 2023 Why Miles Davis Hired Me After Hearing My Demo - Rick Margitza
Rick Margitza - https://www.booking.monartagency.com/artists/rick-margitza
NEW BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds - https://geni.us/reed
The Geeklet Reed Adjustment Tool - https://bettersax.com/product/reedgeek-geeklet/
Ultimate Reed Case - https://bettersax.com/product/bettersax-deluxe-wooden-reed-case/
BetterSax Burnin' Mouthpieces - https://geni.us/6RcUMu
The Better Sax Alto Saxophone - https://geni.us/BKIGTw
Sign up for the BetterSax Newsletter and get all our free lessons and downloads. Click first link below.
BETTERSAX SHED - all my free lesson downloads https://bettersax.com/shed
♫ BETTERSAX COURSES ♪ https://bettersax.com/products
Awesome Backing Tracks - https://bettertrax.com
★ Other Sax Gear I Love ★
Ultimate Saxophone Swab Kit - https://bettersax.com/product/bettersax-ultimate-sax-swab-kit/
BetterSax Gear Recommendations on Sweetwater https://imp.i114863.net/bettersax
↪My Amazon Gear Recommendations Page: https://goo.gl/px3AvY
INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK
https://instagram.com/bettersax
https://facebook.com/bettersax
46 min
August 11, 2023 The Secret to Terrace Martin's Musical Success
I met up with saxophonist, producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist Terrace Martin for an interview about music, saxophone and life. Enjoy.
Terrace Martin's label - Sounds of Crenshaw: https://soundsofcrenshaw.com/terrace-martin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundsofcrenshaw/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundsofcrenshaw
BETTERSAX SHED - all my free lesson downloads https://bettersax.com/shed
♫ BETTERSAX COURSES ♪ https://bettersax.com/products
BetterSax Burnin' Mouthpieces - https://geni.us/6RcUMu
The Better Sax Alto Saxophone - https://geni.us/BKIGTw
Awesome Backing Tracks - https://bettertrax.com
★ Other Sax Gear I Love ★
The Better Sax Alto Saxophone - https://geni.us/BKIGTw
ReedGeek Geeklet - https://bettersax.com/store/geeklet/
Ultimate Saxophone Swab Kit - https://bettersax.com/product/bettersax-ultimate-sax-swab-kit/
Ultimate Reed Case - https://bettersax.com/product/bettersax-deluxe-wooden-reed-case/
BetterSax Gear Recommendations on Sweetwater https://imp.i114863.net/bettersax
↪My Amazon Gear Recommendations Page: https://goo.gl/px3AvY
INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK
https://instagram.com/bettersax
https://facebook.com/bettersax
30 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.