The story of a signature mouthpiece in the making
Gear

The story of a signature mouthpiece in the making

Curious to know how saxophonist extraordinaire Patrick Bartley was blown away by the Syos mouthpieces after playing a Meyer 6M for 14 years? Come with me, I tell everything about it, plus a little scoop :)
Mammal Hands' new album
Music

Mammal Hands' new album

I'm really happy to present you Mammal Hands' new album: Gift from the Trees.
Blind mouthpiece comparison
Gear

Blind mouthpiece comparison

A few years ago, Dan Forshaw organized a big vote on Youtube. He had 16 different alto mouthpieces from different brands: Vandoren, d'Addario, Selmer, Yamaha, Otto Link, Yanagisawa and Syos. He played all these mouthpieces one by one and made people chose the one they prefered by just hearing the sound. The mouthpieces were hidden so they couldn't know what mouthpiece Dan was playing on each video.
7 most common mistakes made by saxophone beginners and how to avoid them
Music

7 most common mistakes made by saxophone beginners and how to avoid them

You're a saxophonist beginner and you want to learn in the best conditions? In this article, we wil detail the 7 biggest mistakes while starting saxophone and how you can avoid it!
The influence of the material on the sound
Acoustics

The influence of the material on the sound

Do you really need a metal mouthpiece to sound as bright as Brecker or Sanborn? In this video, Maxime, aka Dr Sax, is telling you everything about the influence of the material on the sound of your saxophone.
Choosing your saxophone: all you need to know about the different types of saxophone and their characteristics
Gear

Choosing your saxophone: all you need to know about the different types of saxophone and their characteristics

Choosing which type of saxophone to play is not an easy task. All of them are different because of their physical characteristics, their tonality or the register in which you want to play them. In this article, we will explain you all this in detail to help you make your choice with the maximum of information!
A visit of SZ Music Shop in Mexico City
Inside Syos

A visit of SZ Music Shop in Mexico City

In order to celebrate "el Cinco de Mayo" Sofía Zumbado gave us a little tour of the SZ Music Shop in the center of Mexico City.
Syos engagements in music education
Inside Syos

Syos engagements in music education

At Syos, we believe that music education and community engagement are essential components of a healthy and vibrant society. That's why we're committed to supporting programs that provide access to music education for all, regardless of background or socioeconomic status.
How to start improvising in music: tips and advices for beginners
Music

How to start improvising in music: tips and advices for beginners

In this article, we'll provide some tips and strategies for beginning to improvise in music, including the basics of improvisation, understanding scales and chords, approaches to improvisation, and tips for practicing and improving your improvisation skills.