Inside the saxophone and the clarinet

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 :)

Music
Mammal Hands' new album
I'm really happy to present you Mammal Hands' new album: Gift from the Trees.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.