Better Sax Podcast

with Jay Metcalf
Better Sax Podcast

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.

  1. Solving Saxophone Puzzles with Ben Wendel

    SEP 13

    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.

    51 min
  2. STOP Practicing Scales - Do THIS Instead

    SEP 7

    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.

    7 min
  3. Listen To This if You're Over 40 and Play Saxophone

    AUG 23

    Listen To This if You're Over 40 and Play Saxophone

    Jay Metcalf explains why saxophone players over 40 have some advantages over younger musicians. #saxophone #bettersax #over40 🎁 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: ➡︎ 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 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
  4. What Wayne Shorter Taught Me - Joel Frahm

    AUG 16

    What Wayne Shorter Taught Me - Joel Frahm

    Jay Metcalf interviews saxophonist Joel Frahm during the Copenhagen jazz festival July 2024 #saxophone #bettersax #joelfrahm https://joelfrahm.com/ 🎁 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.

    52 min
  5. Lakecia Benjamin is Unstoppable

    JUL 26

    Lakecia Benjamin is Unstoppable

    Jay Metcalf interviews saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin during the Copenhagen Jazz Festival July 2024 #saxophone #bettersax #lakeciabenjamin 🎁 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: ➡︎ 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 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.

    57 min
  6. How Long Does It Take To Learn Saxophone?

    JUL 12

    How Long Does It Take To Learn Saxophone?

    Jay Metcalf shows how he teaches adult beginner sax players for a fast and fun start. #saxophone #bettersax #beginner Songs listed in this video that are Pentatonic Scale based: “Superstition”, “Waiting in Vain”, “My Girl”, “Hotel California”, “Georgia on my Mind”, “Your Song”, and “I Want You Back”. 🎁 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: ➡︎ 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

    8 min
  7. A Saxophone Lesson at the University of North Texas with Brad Leali

    JUN 28

    A Saxophone Lesson at the University of North Texas with Brad Leali

    Jay Metcalf interviews saxophonist Brad Leali who is the professor of jazz saxophone at the University of North Texas #saxophone #bettersax #bradleali 🎁 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: ➡︎ 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

    42 min
  8. The 6 EASIEST Blues Heads You MUST KNOW

    JUN 21

    The 6 EASIEST Blues Heads You MUST KNOW

    #bettersax #saxophone #blues Jay Metcalf shows us the 6 easiest jazz-blues melodies that are essential to learn and how to learn them. 🎁 Access the FREE BetterSax SHED with tons of sax lessons, pdf downloads and backing tracks HERE: https://bettersax.com/shed 🔈20% Discount on Backing Tracks Coupon Code: 20OFF https://bettertrax.com Tracks from this video come from a variety of different volumes on the site. =========================== ⚡️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

    9 min
5
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33 Ratings

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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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