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Avery Dixon has inspired millions of people with his performances on America's Got Talent this season. In this episode Jay Metcalf analyzes some of the techniques he is using to sound so good. These 10 power tips will be helpful for any aspiring saxophonist or musician. Transcribe+ App https://apple.co/3dr0bUi BETTERSAX SHED - all my free lesson downloads https://bettersax.com/shed 7-Day Free Trial of BetterSax Studio https://bettersax.com/products/studio-free-trial/ ♫ BETTERSAX COURSES ♪ https://bettersax.com/products BetterSax Burnin' Mouthpieces - https://geni.us/6RcUMu The Better Sax Alto Saxophone - https://geni.us/BKIGTw Yamaha 62 Alto Saxophone https://imp.i114863.net/a1XnjQ Jody Jazz DV alto mouthpiece https://imp.i114863.net/mgJ0JZ AEA R84 ribbon mic imp.i114863.net/NKXrWP ★ Other Sax Gear I Love ★ 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

I sit down with the great Joey DeFrancesco who is not only one of the top jazz organists of all time but also a saxophonist! We talk about his experience learning the saxophone over the last few years, sax gear and his musical influences. https://www.joeydefrancesco.com/ BETTERSAX SHED - all my free lesson downloads https://bettersax.com/shed 7-Day Free Trial of BetterSax Studio https://bettersax.com/products/studio-free-trial/ ♫ BETTERSAX COURSES ♪ https://bettersax.com/products BetterSax Burnin' Mouthpieces - https://geni.us/6RcUMu The Better Sax Alto Saxophone - https://geni.us/BKIGTw ★ Other Sax Gear I Love ★ 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 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.

A Series of Circumstances Album https://www.ryandevlinmusic.com/albums on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/4i8w1Eh3J15p3sIJEqd6WD YouTube channels: @Steve Kortyka @Ryan Devlin Tour Dates: https://www.ryandevlinmusic.com/upcoming-shows In the Band: Mike Bond - Piano (Savion Glover, Conrad Herwig) https://www.mikebondmusic.com/ Gene Perla - Bass (EVERYBODY, Woody Herman, elvin Jones, Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis) www.perla.org Adam NUSSBAUM - Drums (John Abercrombie, Michael Brecker, Steve Swallow) http://www.adamnussbaum.net/ Album was recorded in NJ at 'Trading 8 Studios) in a 6 hour session on : -8 Tracks, 6 Originals by various band members -Mixed, mastered and produced by Gene Perla Recorded on March 14th and released on June 17th on PM Records (Gene's Record Company) Here is a Youtube playlist of the album videos released this far: https://www.youtube.com/watch? y=koRymDaleTo&list=PLucoQKe7YbtU3ItDrCHT-K2LAqZI;Pu-A

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My top 10 greatest, most influential and must know alto sax players of the classic jazz era. Not in any order: Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Cannonball Adderley, Johnny Hodges, Benny Carter, Jackie Mclean, Phil Woods, Lee Konitz, Paul Desmond, Ornette Coleman BETTERSAX SHED - all my free lesson downloads https://bettersax.com/shed 7-Day Free Trial of BetterSax Studio https://bettersax.com/products/studio... ♫ BETTERSAX COURSES ♪ https://bettersax.com/products

Mindi Abair is a grammy nominated saxophone player and recording artist whom you may have seen performing on American Idol or with Aerosmith or alongside Dave Koz and Gerald Albright. We got together at this year’s NAMM show for a very interesting conversation about music, wine and geeky sax stuff. Mindi has a new album out called Forever https://amzn.to/3Hy8Tvh which you should definitely check out, and there’s also a brand new version of her signature mouthpiece made by Theo Wanne the Mindi Abair 2. https://geni.us/bLUK Mindi is also the author of a great book I’ve been reading about developing your skills as a performer it’s called How to Play Madison Square Garden https://amzn.to/3xBNf4q and I can strongly recommend reading it. Theo Wanne Mindi Abair 2 alto sax mouthpiece https://geni.us/bLUK Mindi Abair Album Forever https://amzn.to/3Hy8Tvh Book - How to Play Madison Square Garden https://amzn.to/3xBNf4q https://www.mindiabair.com/ The Better Sax EAS112 alto saxophone - https://geni.us/BKIGTw BetterSax Burnin' Mouthpieces - https://geni.us/6RcUMu 🎷BETTERSAX SHED🎷 - all my free lesson downloads https://bettersax.com/shed 7-Day Free Trial of BetterSax Studio https://bettersax.com/products/studio-free-trial/ ♫ BETTERSAX COURSES ♪ https://bettersax.com/products ★ Other Sax Gear I Love ★ Dual Swab Kit - https://bettersax.com/product/bettersax-ultimate-sax-swab-kit/ ReedGeek Geeklet - https://bettersax.com/store/geeklet/ 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

Alex Hahn is a multi-award winning saxophonist and composer based in Los Angeles, California. Still early in his career, Hahn has had the opportunity to perform with many renowned artists such as Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding, Bob Mintzer, Russell Ferrante, Bob Reynolds, and John Daversa. He also recorded on Michael Bublé’s last two albums, “Nobody but Me” and “love.” In addition, Hahn has performed and taught all over the world including the Panama Jazz Festival, Sitka Jazz Festival, and at International Jazz Day in Havana, Cuba and St. Petersburg, Russia. New Transcription Course from Alex Hahn on Soundslice https://www.soundslice.com/store/realalexhahn-vol-4/ Instagram @realalexhahn Website http://www.alexhahnmusic.com/

These 2 things are what is holding back the vast majority of saxophone players. In this episode Jay talks about what to work on to get the best returns on your practice time investment. BETTERSAX SHED - all my free lesson downloads https://bettersax.com/shed 7-Day Free Trial of BetterSax Studio https://bettersax.com/products/studio-free-trial/ ♫ BETTERSAX COURSES ♪ https://bettersax.com/products Burnin' Mouthpieces - https://imp.i114863.net/9Wxx1e The Better Sax Alto Saxophone - https://geni.us/BKIGTw

On August 24th 2017 Leo Pelligrino appeared as a guest soloist with the Metropole Orkest at the BBC Proms. He played a solo intro to the Charles Mingus tune Moanin’ and the YouTube video of that performance has been viewed millions of times. Here I break down some of the extended techniques Leo P used in that clip. Check out Leo P on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leopfollowme/

Tim Armacost is a master storyteller. HIs music is fresh and surprising in 2021, deeply rooted in the modern jazz tradition, and informed by 40 years of experience on the international jazz scene. From contributing his voice to Emilio Solla’s Grammy winning recording “Puertos” on tenor saxophone, clarinet and alto flute in 2020, to his innovative trio explorations with Jeff “Tain” Watts and Robert Hurst, to his 15 year association with NYSQ, Armacost is a dynamic presence in New York. www.timarmacost.com The book at Sher Music: https://www.shermusic.com/9780991077380.php The youtube channel for the book: https://www.youtube.com/user/timarm8 The Playlists by chapter where the examples from the book can be heard: https://www.youtube.com/user/timarm8/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=3

I visited the saxophone legend George Coleman at his home in New York City to talk about playing and learning the saxophone, his musical career and saxophone gear. We were joined by the great saxophonist Eric Alexander who studied with George Coleman for many years and considers him one of his most important musical mentors. https://bettersax.com