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THIS is How You Learn Jazz Standards!

THIS is How You Learn Jazz Standards!

Write Your Own Melodies! | Song Learning Tips day 4/5

Write Your Own Melodies! | Song Learning Tips day 4/5

How to MEMORIZE Chord Changes | Song Learning Tips day 3/5

How to MEMORIZE Chord Changes | Song Learning Tips day 3/5

IT'S OKAY TO USE SHEET MUSIC! | Song Learning Tips day 2/5

IT'S OKAY TO USE SHEET MUSIC! | Song Learning Tips day 2/5

USE REFERENCE RECORDINGS! | Song Learning Tips day 2/5

USE REFERENCE RECORDINGS! | Song Learning Tips day 2/5

You've Been Playing Ballads WRONG!

You've Been Playing Ballads WRONG!

Soloing With Subscribers Ep. 5 - "Song of Storms" (part 2/2)

Soloing With Subscribers Ep. 5 - "Song of Storms" (part 2/2)

Soloing With Subscribers Ep. 5 - "Song of Storms" (part 1/2)

Soloing With Subscribers Ep. 5 - "Song of Storms" (part 1/2)

Bay Sessions - "Straight No Chaser"

Bay Sessions - "Straight No Chaser"

3 Levels of Playing a Minor Blues

3 Levels of Playing a Minor Blues

Is Improvising The Same As Composing?

Is Improvising The Same As Composing?

How to Sight-Read ANY Song

How to Sight-Read ANY Song

Giant Steps // Unaccompanied Ballad

Giant Steps // Unaccompanied Ballad

THE FREE SAXOPHONE SUCCESS WORKSHOP!

THE FREE SAXOPHONE SUCCESS WORKSHOP!

Want a Better Tone? Better Technique?? This FREE Workshop is for YOU!

Want a Better Tone? Better Technique?? This FREE Workshop is for YOU!

3 Levels of Playing Blue Bossa

3 Levels of Playing Blue Bossa

when the singer can't decide on a key

when the singer can't decide on a key

Answering the MOST ASKED Music Questions!

Answering the MOST ASKED Music Questions!

The Cheapest and Quickest Way to a Better Sound!

The Cheapest and Quickest Way to a Better Sound!

QUICK TIPS Ep. 1 - This Simple Triad is my Favorite Sound!

QUICK TIPS Ep. 1 - This Simple Triad is my Favorite Sound!

🔴 LIVE! What Did I Play? (at Abbey Road Studios) Ep. 3 - "Be Sorry"

🔴 LIVE! What Did I Play? (at Abbey Road Studios) Ep. 3 - "Be Sorry"

These 2 Notes Will Add SO Much To Your Solos!

These 2 Notes Will Add SO Much To Your Solos!

The Simple Way to Improve Your Saxophone Sound

The Simple Way to Improve Your Saxophone Sound

3 Levels of Playing Autumn Leaves

3 Levels of Playing Autumn Leaves

3 Levels of Playing a Blues

3 Levels of Playing a Blues

What did we play? We'll analyze it for you!

What did we play? We'll analyze it for you!

Will it Play? Alto Sax + Alto Flute!

Will it Play? Alto Sax + Alto Flute!

When Kenny G shouts you out during his concert

When Kenny G shouts you out during his concert

What Did I Play? Ep. 2 - "There Will Never Be Another You"

What Did I Play? Ep. 2 - "There Will Never Be Another You"

The Ultimate Chord Guide

The Ultimate Chord Guide

When you and your friend can't stop playing the same thing

When you and your friend can't stop playing the same thing

What Did I Play? Ep. 1 "It Could Happen to You"

What Did I Play? Ep. 1 "It Could Happen to You"

A SIMPLE Way to Build Vocabulary!

A SIMPLE Way to Build Vocabulary!

3 Lessons from Kenny G that EVERY musician needs to hear!

3 Lessons from Kenny G that EVERY musician needs to hear!

Want to Sound Good? Play This ONE Note!

Want to Sound Good? Play This ONE Note!

Let's Play Together! Ep. 2 - "Strasbourg St Denis"

Let's Play Together! Ep. 2 - "Strasbourg St Denis"

Let's Play Together! Ep. 1 - Simple Blues

Let's Play Together! Ep. 1 - Simple Blues

Solo clip with @ZackGrooves @Saxologic and @EverythingYesBand

Solo clip with @ZackGrooves @Saxologic and @EverythingYesBand

The 3 C's of Learning Music

The 3 C's of Learning Music

Does reed position matter?

Does reed position matter?

"Jam Session 101" | Dave Pollack's Clinic at the 2024 National Jazz Festival

"Jam Session 101" | Dave Pollack's Clinic at the 2024 National Jazz Festival

STOP PLAYING BEAT 1!

STOP PLAYING BEAT 1!

The Best Tone Exercise You've NEVER Heard Of

The Best Tone Exercise You've NEVER Heard Of

How to BEND NOTES! (the simple way)

How to BEND NOTES! (the simple way)

when saxophonists play the same licks

when saxophonists play the same licks

A Simple but AMAZING Tone Exercise!

A Simple but AMAZING Tone Exercise!

How to ACTUALLY Practice Long Tones

How to ACTUALLY Practice Long Tones

How to Solo Over a BACKDOOR 2-5-1!

How to Solo Over a BACKDOOR 2-5-1!

Auld Lang Syne - FUNK Version!

Auld Lang Syne - FUNK Version!

C Melody Sax BATTLE! "Jingle Bells"

C Melody Sax BATTLE! "Jingle Bells"

How to Play DOUBLE TIME LINES!

How to Play DOUBLE TIME LINES!

A Modern Alto MASTER! "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas"

A Modern Alto MASTER! "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas"

Licks or Melody?

Licks or Melody?

Dave Pollack and Ryan Devlin - "Softly As In a Morning Sunrise"

Dave Pollack and Ryan Devlin - "Softly As In a Morning Sunrise"

Minor Chords, the SIMPLE Way!

Minor Chords, the SIMPLE Way!

The ugly lies about improvisation...

The ugly lies about improvisation...

SPICE UP Your 2-5-1s!

SPICE UP Your 2-5-1s!

The EASY Way to Create 2-5-1 Lines!

The EASY Way to Create 2-5-1 Lines!

What is a 2-5-1?

What is a 2-5-1?

The BRAND NEW 10mfan 3d Printed Mouthpieces!

The BEST Way to Learn Chord Changes!

The BEST Way to Learn Chord Changes!

Dave² Duo - "Alone Together”

Dave² Duo - "Alone Together”

This SIMPLE exercise will transform your solos!

This SIMPLE exercise will transform your solos!

How to turn 1 lick into 40!

How to turn 1 lick into 40!

The WORLD'S HEAVIEST Saxophone Neck Screw!

The WORLD'S HEAVIEST Saxophone Neck Screw!

Giant Steps...while taking giant steps

Giant Steps...while taking giant steps

Do Great Teachers have to be Great Players?

Do Great Teachers have to be Great Players?

Bay Sessions 2023! "St Thomas"

Bay Sessions 2023! "St Thomas"

Boston Sax Shop BLACK vs. SILVER Label Reeds!

Boston Sax Shop BLACK vs. SILVER Label Reeds!

How to GROWL on the Saxophone! (the easy way)

How to GROWL on the Saxophone! (the easy way)

I Played on ONE Chord for an HOUR! (yes, really)

I Played on ONE Chord for an HOUR! (yes, really)

STOP doing these 5 things if you want to be a better musician!

STOP doing these 5 things if you want to be a better musician!

The SIMPLE Way to Learn Vibrato!

The SIMPLE Way to Learn Vibrato!

How to Play LOW NOTES on the Saxophone! [Saxophone Success Tips Ep. 2]

How to Play LOW NOTES on the Saxophone! [Saxophone Success Tips Ep. 2]

Trumpet is the ULTIMATE social media instrument

Trumpet is the ULTIMATE social media instrument

Do you NEED to transcribe full solos?

Do you NEED to transcribe full solos?

3 EASY Ways to use the Pentatonic Scale!

3 EASY Ways to use the Pentatonic Scale!

🔴 LIVE Q&A - Hanging out answering your questions!

🔴 LIVE Q&A - Hanging out answering your questions!

STOP Using Your Metronome Like This!

STOP Using Your Metronome Like This!

Dave Pollack's Clinic at the 2023 National Jazz Festival [Full Video]

Dave Pollack's Clinic at the 2023 National Jazz Festival [Full Video]

when the teacher trolls the band...

when the teacher trolls the band...

Solo Saxophone - "Softly, As In a Morning Sunrise" [Solo Sax Day 5/5]

Solo Saxophone - "Softly, As In a Morning Sunrise" [Solo Sax Day 5/5]

Solo Saxophone - "Blue Bossa" [Solo Sax Day 4/5]

Solo Saxophone - "Blue Bossa" [Solo Sax Day 4/5]

Solo Saxophone - "Four" [Solo Sax Day 3/5]

Solo Saxophone - "Four" [Solo Sax Day 3/5]

Solo Saxophone - "Misty" [Solo Sax Day 2/5]

Solo Saxophone - "Misty" [Solo Sax Day 2/5]

Solo Saxophone - "There is No Greater Love" [Solo Sax Day 1/5]

Solo Saxophone - "There is No Greater Love" [Solo Sax Day 1/5]

TRUMPET + SAX = NEW INSTRUMENT!

TRUMPET + SAX = NEW INSTRUMENT!

Will it Play? Trumpet Mouthpiece + C Melody Sax!

Will it Play? Trumpet Mouthpiece + C Melody Sax!

TRIGUN STAMPEDE // "TOMBI" // Instrumental Cover!

TRIGUN STAMPEDE // "TOMBI" // Instrumental Cover!

One Song, Four Styles

One Song, Four Styles

TRIADS ARE COOL

TRIADS ARE COOL

INSTANTLY Improve Your Saxophone Sound! [Saxophone Success Tips Ep. 1]

INSTANTLY Improve Your Saxophone Sound! [Saxophone Success Tips Ep. 1]

ToeJam & Earl - ToeJam Jammin' - FUNK Arrangement!

ToeJam & Earl - ToeJam Jammin' - FUNK Arrangement!

Using Reeds Soaked in SOY SAUCE (and many other things!)

Using Reeds Soaked in SOY SAUCE (and many other things!)

How to play FAST!

How to play FAST!

Want to Sound Better? Practice SLOWER!

Want to Sound Better? Practice SLOWER!

The Mario Kart Lick, but it's the whole band

The Mario Kart Lick, but it's the whole band

The MOST USEFUL Type of Transcription!

The MOST USEFUL Type of Transcription!

The 8-Bit Big Band live at MAGFest 2023 - "Hydrocity Zone" feat. Dave Pollack

The 8-Bit Big Band live at MAGFest 2023 - "Hydrocity Zone" feat. Dave Pollack

Why do jazz musicians hate each other?

Why do jazz musicians hate each other?

when the saxophonist gets VIBED

when the saxophonist gets VIBED

"O Christmas Tree" feat. Benny Benack III!

"O Christmas Tree" feat. Benny Benack III!

"Santa Baby" Groove Arrangement!

"Santa Baby" Groove Arrangement!

Winter Wonderland feat. Saxologic!

Winter Wonderland feat. Saxologic!

"Deck the Halls" feat. Drew Zaremba!

"Deck the Halls" feat. Drew Zaremba!

Minor 2-5-1s Made SIMPLE!

Minor 2-5-1s Made SIMPLE!

The SIMPLE Way to Play 2-5-1s!

The SIMPLE Way to Play 2-5-1s!

Santa + Drums Duo! "White Christmas"

Santa + Drums Duo! "White Christmas"

How to Sound "Out" WITHOUT Playing Out

How to Sound "Out" WITHOUT Playing Out

1-877-Kars4Kids, but it's Smooth Jazz

1-877-Kars4Kids, but it's Smooth Jazz

THIS is why Boston Sax Shop is the best!! #shorts

THIS is why Boston Sax Shop is the best!! #shorts

🔴 LIVE Outlining Chord Changes Masterclass!

🔴 LIVE Outlining Chord Changes Masterclass!

The Entertainer.

The Entertainer.

Giant Steps is actually very simple (yes, really)

Giant Steps is actually very simple (yes, really)

GIANT STEPS 400bpm BATTLE! 🔥 #shorts

GIANT STEPS 400bpm BATTLE! 🔥 #shorts

ALTO MADNESS BATTLE WITH PATRICK BARTLEY!

ALTO MADNESS BATTLE WITH PATRICK BARTLEY!

The BEST Way to Play the "Rhythm Changes" Bridge!

The BEST Way to Play the "Rhythm Changes" Bridge!

Blending Saxophone Reeds

Blending Saxophone Reeds

Bay Sessions on a C Melody Sax! "My Shining Hour"

Bay Sessions on a C Melody Sax! "My Shining Hour"

5 Things I LOVE About the BetterSax Alto

5 Things I LOVE About the BetterSax Alto

DON'T play this over a 2-5-1!

DON'T play this over a 2-5-1!

Bay Sessions on C Melody Sax! "C Jam Blues"

Bay Sessions on C Melody Sax! "C Jam Blues"

Careless Whisper...on a boat...on C Melody Sax | #shorts

Careless Whisper...on a boat...on C Melody Sax | #shorts

"I've Never Been in Love Before" live at Smalls Jazz Club (NYC)

"I've Never Been in Love Before" live at Smalls Jazz Club (NYC)

🔴 LIVE 2-5-1 Masterclass!

🔴 LIVE 2-5-1 Masterclass!

"We Don't Talk About Bruno" with Tony Succar! #shorts

"We Don't Talk About Bruno" with Tony Succar! #shorts

ALTO MADNESS!! "Donna Lee" live at Smalls Jazz Club (NYC)

ALTO MADNESS!! "Donna Lee" live at Smalls Jazz Club (NYC)

Stars Fell on Alabama live at Smalls Jazz Club (NYC)

Stars Fell on Alabama live at Smalls Jazz Club (NYC)

10 Types of JAZZ SNOBS

10 Types of JAZZ SNOBS

INCREDIBLE Arrangement of my Solo! #shorts

INCREDIBLE Arrangement of my Solo! #shorts

Soloing With Subscribers Ep. 4 (part 3/3) feat. ZackGrooves! "Strasbourg St. Denis"

Soloing With Subscribers Ep. 4 (part 3/3) feat. ZackGrooves! "Strasbourg St. Denis"

Soloing With Subscribers Ep. 4 (p2) "Strasbourg St. Denis" feat. ZackGrooves!

Soloing With Subscribers Ep. 4 (p2) "Strasbourg St. Denis" feat. ZackGrooves!

"Strasbourg St. Denis" feat. ZackGrooves! Soloing With Subscribers Ep. 4 (part 1)

"Strasbourg St. Denis" feat. ZackGrooves! Soloing With Subscribers Ep. 4 (part 1)

Why I Play 10mfan Mouthpieces!

Why I Play 10mfan Mouthpieces!

60-Second Smooth Jazz Lessons | Ep. 1 - Equipment

60-Second Smooth Jazz Lessons | Ep. 1 - Equipment

FUNKY CHA-CHA Solo with the OYCE Jazz Orchestra | #shorts

FUNKY CHA-CHA Solo with the OYCE Jazz Orchestra | #shorts

Will it Play? Flute with NO Body!

Will it Play? Flute with NO Body!

Making a BIG Change

Making a BIG Change

"This I Dig of You" Live at Timucua Arts Foundation

"This I Dig of You" Live at Timucua Arts Foundation

STOP PLAYING WRITTEN SOLOS

STOP PLAYING WRITTEN SOLOS

The Hang ep. 2 - Nathan Graybeal (Saxologic)

The Hang ep. 2 - Nathan Graybeal (Saxologic)

Size 5 Reed Challenge feat. Saxologic!

Size 5 Reed Challenge feat. Saxologic!

Real vs Smooth Jazz…who wins??

Real vs Smooth Jazz…who wins??

"It Could Happen to You" on the Better Sax and Mark VI!

"It Could Happen to You" on the Better Sax and Mark VI!

🔴 BETTER SAX vs. MARK VI LIVE!

🔴 BETTER SAX vs. MARK VI LIVE!

The BEST Way To Create Melodic Solos!

The BEST Way To Create Melodic Solos!

BETTER SAX vs. MARK VI!

BETTER SAX vs. MARK VI!

Playing Sax Without a Neck Strap! "Have You Met Miss Jones" Sax/Drums Duo

Playing Sax Without a Neck Strap! "Have You Met Miss Jones" Sax/Drums Duo

when the band finally plays together (#shorts)

when the band finally plays together (#shorts)

🔴 LIVE! "The Hang" Ep. 1 - Dom Palombi

🔴 LIVE! "The Hang" Ep. 1 - Dom Palombi

LIVE Q&A + Playing some tunes!

LIVE Q&A + Playing some tunes!

Hater Comments, but they're Smooth Jazz

Hater Comments, but they're Smooth Jazz

Will it Play? Alto + Soprano!

Will it Play? Alto + Soprano!

Snow Sessions Ep. 6 - "Alone Together"

Snow Sessions Ep. 6 - "Alone Together"

Snow Sessions Ep. 5 - "Joy Spring"

Snow Sessions Ep. 5 - "Joy Spring"

when you hear a young musician better than you

when you hear a young musician better than you

"Tank!" (Cowboy Bebop Opening Theme) Saxophone Cover!

"Tank!" (Cowboy Bebop Opening Theme) Saxophone Cover!

$500 vs $1500 vs $5000 Saxophone!

$500 vs $1500 vs $5000 Saxophone!

Bill Wurtz "Mount St. Helens is about to Blow Up" COVER!

Bill Wurtz "Mount St. Helens is about to Blow Up" COVER!

Launching FIREWORKS from a Sax! (#shorts version)

Launching FIREWORKS from a Sax! (#shorts version)

I Launched FIREWORKS From My Saxophone!

I Launched FIREWORKS From My Saxophone!

Young Artist Spotlight Ep. 3 - Ashley Chen "There Will Never Be Another You"

Young Artist Spotlight Ep. 3 - Ashley Chen "There Will Never Be Another You"

🎄Christmas Tune of the Day LIVE STREAM! 🎄

🎄Christmas Tune of the Day LIVE STREAM! 🎄

"This Christmas" LIVE 🎄 Dave Pollack Quartet

"This Christmas" LIVE 🎄 Dave Pollack Quartet

I got to hang out with Kenny G!

I got to hang out with Kenny G!

Hot Cross Buns, but it's Smooth Jazz, but it's a Beginner Band

Hot Cross Buns, but it's Smooth Jazz, but it's a Beginner Band

Soloing with Subscribers Ep. 3 "O Christmas Tree"

Soloing with Subscribers Ep. 3 "O Christmas Tree"

A Brand-New CHRISTMAS Etude Book!

Will it Play? Alto+Tenor+Bari!

Will it Play? Alto+Tenor+Bari!

Billy Kilson's INCREDIBLE Solo on "Wayne's Thang" by Kenny Garrett

Billy Kilson's INCREDIBLE Solo on "Wayne's Thang" by Kenny Garrett

"Impressions" C MELODY SAX BATTLE!!

"Impressions" C MELODY SAX BATTLE!!

SAXOPHONE BEACH JAM for #TeamSeas

SAXOPHONE BEACH JAM for #TeamSeas

Are Ligatures (still) a WASTE OF MONEY??

Are Ligatures (still) a WASTE OF MONEY??

Sometimes Isn't Always (Mister Rogers) | Dave Pollack Quintet Live @ Chris' Jazz Café

Sometimes Isn't Always (Mister Rogers) | Dave Pollack Quintet Live @ Chris' Jazz Café

WRONG NOTES ONLY

WRONG NOTES ONLY

Bay Sessions Ep. 3 - "Blues for Alice"

Bay Sessions Ep. 3 - "Blues for Alice"

JUST PLAY THE RIGHT NOTES

JUST PLAY THE RIGHT NOTES

Hot Cross Buns, but it's Smooth Jazz

Hot Cross Buns, but it's Smooth Jazz

Bay Sessions Ep. 2 - "Here's That Rainy Day"

Bay Sessions Ep. 2 - "Here's That Rainy Day"

A SMOOTH JAZZ Lesson with Ryan Devlin

A SMOOTH JAZZ Lesson with Ryan Devlin

Bay Sessions Ep. 1 "On Green Dolphin St. "

Bay Sessions Ep. 1 "On Green Dolphin St. "

Wheel of Misfortune feat. SAXOLOGIC

Wheel of Misfortune feat. SAXOLOGIC

Worldwide Sessions is BACK!! "Scrapple From the Apple" | Vol. 17

Worldwide Sessions is BACK!! "Scrapple From the Apple" | Vol. 17

How to NAME-DROP Like a Pro!

How to NAME-DROP Like a Pro!

GBC Chordless Trio - "Night and Day"

GBC Chordless Trio - "Night and Day"

My Critique of Your Critique

My Critique of Your Critique

How to play WRONG NOTES™ over a 1-chord solo

How to play WRONG NOTES™ over a 1-chord solo

A JAZZ CRITIC Sent Me a 2-Page Critique!

A JAZZ CRITIC Sent Me a 2-Page Critique!

SAX DUET with Ryan Devlin | "Take the A Train"

SAX DUET with Ryan Devlin | "Take the A Train"

SAX DUET with Ryan Devlin | "Softly as in a Morning Sunrise"

SAX DUET with Ryan Devlin | "Softly as in a Morning Sunrise"

WRONG NOTES ONLY!! “Passion Dance” LIVE at Chris' Jazz Café

WRONG NOTES ONLY!! “Passion Dance” LIVE at Chris' Jazz Café

10 Types of HIGH SCHOOL Saxophonists PART 2!!

10 Types of HIGH SCHOOL Saxophonists PART 2!!

How to Count in 7!

How to Count in 7!

10 Types of HIGH SCHOOL Saxophonists!

10 Types of HIGH SCHOOL Saxophonists!

GIANT STEPS While Bouncing a Golf Ball! | Saturday Shorts Ep. 11

GIANT STEPS While Bouncing a Golf Ball! | Saturday Shorts Ep. 11

PET JAMS vol. 1!

PET JAMS vol. 1!

Sound Comparison REVEALED!

Sound Comparison REVEALED!

Which Sounds Better?

Which Sounds Better?

"Overjoyed" with JACOB COLLIER! | Saturday Shorts Ep. 10

"Overjoyed" with JACOB COLLIER! | Saturday Shorts Ep. 10

NEW WORLD RECORD!!

NEW WORLD RECORD!!