with Jay Metcalf

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. The Better Sax YouTube channel’s videos have been watched by millions and thousands of students have made meaningful progress on their instrument thanks to Better Sax courses.

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with Jay Metcalf

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I Replaced Myself with AI, Could You Tell? 15.09.2025 8:18

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The New BetterSax Bari Changes Everything 09.09.2025 8:41

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The Greatest Saxophone Duo of Our Time - Eric Alexander and Vincent Herring 27.08.2025 46:31

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Practice This to Play Better Sax Solos 19.08.2025 7:56

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Practice Pentatonics Like this Everyday for Killer Solos 18.08.2025 9:42

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George Garzone on Playing Jazz Saxophone 13.08.2025 33:02

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Practice Improv Like This and You'll Nail the Chord Changes 13.08.2025 8:34

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I Found the Solution to Silent Saxophone Practice 11.08.2025 3:29

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How In-Ear Monitors Made Me a Better Sax Player 08.07.2025 10:50

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Copy this Sax Embouchure for a Beautiful Sound 08.07.2025 10:54

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These 4 Simple Changes Make Good Sax Players Great 16.06.2025 12:29

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 f...

Are Metal Mouthpieces Better Than Hard Rubber? 20.05.2025 11:00

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 perfor...

We Designed the Ultimate Bari Sax Mouthpiece for Beginners 29.04.2025 3:48

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One Change Killed American Saxophone Manufacturing 25.04.2025 8:58

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 =========================== ⚡️Featured BetterSax Gear “Designed BY Saxophonists FOR Saxophonists” =========================== 🎷BetterSax Saxophones: ➡︎ https://g...

A Cure for Boring Solos with Will Vinson 21.04.2025 1:17:05

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 =========================== ⚡️Featured BetterSax Gear “Designed BY Saxophonists FOR Saxophonists” =========================== 🎷BetterSax Saxophones: ➡︎ https://geni.us/...

Classical Saxophone Taught Me These 3 ESSENTIAL Concepts 16.04.2025 8:39

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Making Average Sax Reeds Play INCREDIBLE 15.04.2025 10:37

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 =========================== ⚡️Featured BetterSax Gear “Designed BY Saxophonists FOR Saxophoni...

Every Opportunity I Had Came From Jam Sessions - Tivon Pennicott 08.04.2025 24:07

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” ====================...

Is Altissimo Overrated? 28.03.2025 7:38

Jay Metcalf asks pro sax players what they think of the altissimo range of the saxophone 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” =========================== 🎷Bett...

What's the Point of Your Sax Technique? - Jeff Coffin 27.03.2025 51:58

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 =========================== ⚡️Featured BetterSax Gear “Designed BY Saxophonists FOR Saxophonists” ======================...

I Asked Pro Sax Players if the Selmer Mark VI is Overrated 16.02.2025 10:15

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 Saxop...

Beyond Technique: Kirk Whalum on Playing from the Heart 14.02.2025 34:45

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 Sa...

How to Become a Better Sax Player in 2025 12.02.2025 12:53

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/saxo...

If You Want to Become a Great Sax Player… Do This 05.02.2025 13:50

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:...

Overcome Your Musical Fears - With Ted Nash 05.02.2025 46:52

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 Saxophon...