Today, I am reviewing an innovative new saxophone mouthpiece ligature I received from JLV Sound in France. It is the JLV Sound Resurfacing Sax Ligature for hard rubber tenor saxophone mouthpieces. This is not your everyday run of the mill saxophone ligature. I have included quite a few photos and even a video presentation of Read More…
The Best Saxophone Embouchure: Where’s that Bottom Lip?
June 30, 2020 by 71 Comments
I just completed a new saxophone video lesson entitled “The Best Embouchure for Tone, Intonation and Endurance Lesson” in which I teach my approach to the saxophone playing embouchure and playing the saxophone. While working on the sax lesson, I thought it would be a cool idea to search the internet for good photos of Read More…
Free Video Lesson on The New Ultimate II-V-I Primer-Major Keys by Steve Neff
June 12, 2020 by 3 Comments
I decided to offer a free video lesson on my book The New Ultimate II-V-I Primer-Major Keys (Digital PDF Book) for everyone. I have sold many of these books and really want to make sure that everyone is getting the most they can out of them. You can consider this an “overview” lesson on the Read More…
The Secret Super Power of a Slow Learner-Derek Brown-Beatbox Sax
February 24, 2020 by 4 Comments
Derek Brown has a Youtube channel called “Beatbox Sax”. While most of us mere mortals are just trying to figure out how to play the sax the normal way (or should I say the way that is most “common”), Derek is one of those rare individuals that is breaking new ground with the saxophone. Check out the two Read More…
Morgan Excalibur Indiana Model Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece Review
November 19, 2019 by 8 Comments
Today, I am reviewing a Morgan Excalibur Indiana model tenor saxophone mouthpiece made by Erik Greiffenhagen, at Morgan mouthpieces. Morgan mouthpieces used to be owned by Ralph Morgan who sadly passed away in 2007. Ralph worked designing instruments and mouthpieces for Selmer for many decades and in the early 80’s started his own mouthpiece company Read More…
Theo Wanne Gaia 3 Metal Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece Review
July 16, 2019 by 26 Comments
I was excited to hear that Theo Wanne was releasing a new tenor saxophone mouthpiece called the Gaia 3 a few months ago and asked Theo if I could review it. I had reviewed the original Gaia tenor saxophone mouthpiece back in 2009 and it was one of the best tenor saxophone mouthpieces I had Read More…
New NY Meyer Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece Compared to a Vintage NY Meyer Alto Sax Mouthpiece Review
June 22, 2019 by 17 Comments
Since I recently wrote a review for a new NY Meyer (2019) alto saxophone mouthpiece as well as a vintage NY Meyer (1960’s) alto saxophone mouthpiece, I thought it would be interesting to do a side by side review of these two great alto saxophone mouthpieces side by side. These are from the “mouthpiece fun Read More…
GetaSax Echo Master Brilhart 3-Band Style Saxophone Ligature Review
May 31, 2019 by 8 Comments
I received an email a couple of months ago from a fan of the site asking if I could review these new Echo Master ligatures (formerly Echo Brass) being sold by Getasax.com. These are reproductions of the infamous Brilhart 3-band ligature that Kenny Garrett uses. I have been curious about these ligatures ever since I Read More…
NY Meyer 100th Anniversary Model Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece Review
May 1, 2019 by 41 Comments
Today, I am reviewing a new NY Meyer 100th Anniversary Model Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece by JJ Babbitt. The vintage NY Meyer alto sax mouthpieces from the 1960’s are some of the most sought after vintage alto sax mouthpieces on the market today. When I heard the news that JJ Babbitt was coming out with a Read More…
New! Michael Brecker’s Alternate Fingering Lessons Area
March 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
You might have noticed that I have been quiet here at neffmusic.com over the last few weeks. The reason is that I started a new lesson series on my site for members focused on the alternate fingering licks of Michael Brecker. I have been working diligently (my wife describes it more as obsessed…..) behind the Read More…
Free Video Lesson on Mastering Altered Pentatonics by Steve Neff
September 21, 2018 by 6 Comments
I decided to offer a free video lesson on my book Mastering Altered Pentatonics for everyone. I have sold many of these books and really want to make sure that everyone is getting the most they can out of them. You can consider this an “overview” lesson on the various pentatonics covered in the book although Read More…
The Secret to Altissimo (no one has ever told you about before) Lesson
August 19, 2018 by 3 Comments
I know, you are sick of it! Trying to play overtones past the second or third overtone. Trying to get out an altissmo G or G#. Trying to sound like you know what you are doing and can play any altissimo note with confidence without failing miserably………I have been there and know how you feel. Read More…
NEW Book-Devastating Dominant Lines for Jazz & Funk Soloing
July 12, 2018 by 2 Comments
Great news! I just finished a new book this week that I am very excited about. The new book is called “Devastating Dominant Lines for Jazz & Funk Soloing” and is similar in concept to my best selling “Devastating Minor Lines” book. Video Demonstration of a few of the Devastating Lines Here is a description: An Read More…
Westcoast Sax MOAM .081 Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece Review
June 5, 2018 by 1 Comment
Today, I am reviewing the Westcoast Sax “MOAM” .081 alto saxophone mouthpiece. You might remember that I reviewed a non-plated MOAM alto mouthpiece that had a .086 tip opening last fall. Matt Lee at Westcoast Sax is always picking interesting and understated names for his mouthpieces and this is no exception. The name MOAM stands for Read More…
Great Rick Beato Interview with Chris Potter
March 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
I just came across this great interview that Rick Beato did with Chris Potter on Sounding Off a few days ago. Chris Potter is one of the most amazing sax players on the scene today. I love how down to earth, humble and real he is when answering questions. Great stuff! Enjoy! Great Rick Beato Read More…
10mFan “The Classic” Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece Review
February 12, 2018 by 18 Comments
Mark Sepinuck, 10mFan as he is known in the saxophone world, came out with a line of tenor saxophone mouthpieces five years ago that have been very popular with saxophone players. Mark, created a very detailed three category system of tenor saxophone mouthpieces and he designed what he considered to be the best tenor sax Read More…
Balam Saxophone Backstrap Comparison and Review
January 10, 2018 by 21 Comments
Today, I am reviewing a new saxophone neckstrap that I received from my saxophone repairman Jack Finucane at the Boston Sax Shop. Jack has been my sax repairman since 2013 when my long time repairman Ernie Sola died. The last 3-4 times I went in to see Ernie before he died he told me about Read More…
Improved Selmer Saxophone Model Chart
January 9, 2018 by 19 Comments
Here is a cool chart of the serial numbers and models of Selmer Saxophones through the last 100 years. This chart was researched by Douglas Pipher and shared on SOTW today. The cool aspect of this chart that I have never seen before is that Douglas has included the quantities of each type of sax Read More…
Steve Neff Reveals His Darkest Saxophone Secrets (SHOCKING!)
December 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
If you’re not sick of the sound of my voice from all my lessons you have watched, then you might be interested in this. Nick Mainella over at 10minutejazzlesson.com posted an interview that he did with me over the summer. If you are curious about the origins of neffmusic.com or my personal path with the Read More…
Finding Sax Mouthpiece Gold Among the Rubble
November 14, 2017 by 16 Comments
I’m always amazed when saxophone player’s tell me that they can know within seconds if a sax mouthpiece is right for them or not. The reason that this amazes me, is that my experience has been so different from that. For example, I received a sax mouthpiece a few months ago that is an old Read More…
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