Inside the saxophone and the clarinet

Uncover the secrets to choosing the perfect saxophone mouthpiece tailored to your unique style. Explore our expert guide and unlock your sound's full potential by asking the right questions!

Why are saxophone mouthpieces typically made of hard rubber? Is it because hard rubber is more "resonant" than another material? Spoiler alert, actually it's not. Discover the history of the different materials that were used to make mouthpieces in the early 20th century.

I was so happy when I discovered the latest volume of the Japanese magazine specialized in saxophone, Sax World! Indeed, two Syos artists are featured in it! Discover who in this article.

Celebrating 5 years of rocking Syos mouthpieces, Dan Forshaw spills the tea on how we helped him conquer intonation, range, and ditch the mouthpiece struggle. Check out the vlog and see if Syos can unlock your musical potential too!

Want to know the end of Patrick Bartley's signature mouthpiece story? Discover the custom journey and the final stunning design in this second part article!

The tárogató, a Hungarian woodwind instrument, boasts a fascinating journey – from battlefield rallies to soulful folk melodies. Even jazz legend Joe Lovano incorporated its unique sound into his music! Intrigued by its history and how Lovano breathes new life into it? Read the full article to discover the tárogató's captivating story!

I was invited to be part of the jury for an amazing PhD defense about the creation of an hybrid saxophone: a saxophone that can be played acoustically but can also be turned into a MIDI controller. And you can even transform your saxophone by reading this article!

Christmas is just around the corner and you still don't have a gift for your favorite saxophone player. Fortunately I'm here to help you :) I created a great lists of gifts that will make any saxophone player happy!

Clarinet and more especially Bass Clarinet are instruments that don't have much projection. In his workshop he gave at ClarinetFest 2023 entitled "Maximizing sound options on bass clarinet and clarinet", Todd Marcus explains his journey into finding more power and more sound options on his instrument.