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The Sax School Online PodcastChoosing saxophone mouthpieces made easy with Jody EspinaConfused by saxophone mouthpieces?
Nigel chats to Jody Espina of Jody Jazz about how to choose the right mouthpiece for you.
Why your mouthpiece could be sabotaging your progress on sax
Common mouthpiece mistakes and how to avoid them
3 tips for choosing your mouthpiece upgrade.
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Everything Saxophone PodcastJody Jazz New DV HR Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 200JodyJazz crafts top-tier saxophone mouthpieces with patented designs and innovative manufacturing techniques. Favored by renowned saxophonists worldwide, each piece is meticulously hand-crafted in the USA, meeting the highest standards. Founder Jody Espina, a distinguished saxophonist, recognized the crucial role mouthpiece design plays in sound and technique. His commitment to catering to students and professionals alike […]
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Everything Saxophone PodcastJody Jazz New DV HR Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece; NAMM Show 2024JodyJazz crafts top-tier saxophone mouthpieces with patented designs and innovative manufacturing techniques. Favored by renowned saxophonists worldwide, each piece is meticulously hand-crafted in the USA, meeting the highest standards. Founder Jody Espina, a distinguished saxophonist, recognized the crucial role mouthpiece design plays in sound and technique. His commitment to catering to students and professionals alike led to the development of exceptional mouthpieces, embodying his philosophy: "A mouthpiece for every player." And speaking of exceptional mouthpieces, he showcased another amazing mouthpiece, the New DV HR Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece, during the NAMM Show 2024. Also, Jody was exceptionally...2024-02-2632 min
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🔥 Join the BetterSax Studio for personalized video feedback from Jay as well as new lessons and downloads ev...2023-12-0835 minEverything Saxophone PodcastSaxophone Mouthpiece Masterclass with Jody Espina of Jody Jazz Mouthpieces – Ep 183This episode, filmed on location at the Jody Jazz Factory in Savannah, GA, is a masterclass by Jody Espina in saxophone mouthpiece anatomy. Even if you are not an equipment geek, this episode will answer all your saxophone mouthpiece questions. Jody went into great detail about: A possible reason for why your low notes do […]
The post Saxophone Mouthpiece Masterclass with Jody Espina of Jody Jazz Mouthpieces – Ep 183 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.2023-08-1045 min
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophone Mouthpiece Masterclass with Jody Espina of Jody Jazz MouthpiecesEverything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, went on location to the Jody Jazz Factory in Savannah, GA to film a saxophone mouthpiece masterclass by Jody Espina, Founder of Jody Jazz Mouthpieces. Even if you are not an equipment geek, this episode will answer all your saxophone mouthpiece questions. The link to this episode, along with more Resources, is on our website. This episode was sponsored by Jody Jazz Mouthpieces, world-famous saxophone and clarinet mouthpiece makers. Visit www.jodyjazz.com to see why artists like Kirk Whalum, Tom Scott, Andy Snit...2023-08-1045 min
Everything Saxophone PodcastPlay testing saxophone mouthpieces at the Jody Jazz FactoryIn the 3rd part of our series, A Day in the Life at the Jody Jazz Factory, Donna interviewed Danielle Walker, Manager, Accounts & Relations Artist & Manager. Along with her other responsibilities, Danielle is the main mouthpiece play-tester at Jody Jazz. She could be testing up to 300 mouthpieces a day! In order to be able to do that (and not lose your mind), she follows a simple process. Find out what that is, along with how to do the "pop" test, and more of her testing tips by listening to our latest...2023-08-0319 minEverything Saxophone PodcastA Day In The Life At The Jody Jazz Factory; Jody Espina Podcast – Ep 180If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like inside a factory producing saxophone and clarinet mouthpieces, you will want to listen to and watch our new 4-part series documenting a day in the life at the Jody Jazz Factory. Donna was invited down to Savannah, GA to see how JodyJazz mouthpieces are made, start to finish. […]
The post A Day In The Life At The Jody Jazz Factory; Jody Espina Podcast – Ep 180 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.2023-07-2024 min
Everything Saxophone PodcastA Day In The Life At The Jody Jazz Factory; Jody Espina PodcastIf you’ve ever wondered what it’s like inside a factory producing saxophone and clarinet mouthpieces, you will want to listen to and watch our new 4-part series documenting a day in the life at the Jody Jazz Factory. Donna was invited down to Savannah, GA to see how JodyJazz mouthpieces are made, start to finish. In this episode, you will get to know Jody Espina and his motivation for starting his Jody Jazz mouthpiece company. The link to his full biography, along with more Resources for this episode, is on our websi...2023-07-2024 minEverything Saxophone PodcastJodyJazz Mouthpieces Podcast; Meet the new DV HR Alto Sax Mouthpiece – Ep 179One of the biggest releases from the saxophone industry this year has been the new DV HR alto saxophone mouthpiece from Jody Jazz Mouthpieces. Hear what it sounds like, and get all the latest information from Jody Espina President of Jody Jazz. Plus: see which famous band is endorsing Jody Jazz discover the Jody Jazz […]
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Everything Saxophone PodcastJodyJazz Mouthpieces Podcast; Meet the new DV HR Alto Sax Mouthpiece, Ep 179Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed Jody Espina, President of Jody Jazz Mouthpieces, Live at the NAMM Show 2023 in Anaheim, CA. One of the biggest releases from the saxophone industry this year has been the new DV HR alto saxophone mouthpiece from Jody Jazz Mouthpieces. Hear what it sounds like, and get all the latest information from Jody Espina President of Jody Jazz. The link to this episode, along with more Resources, is on our website. We also talked about: see which famous band is endorsing Jo...2023-07-1312 min
Everything Saxophone PodcastDanielle Walker at the NAMM Show 2022Danielle Walker has been playing saxophones since age 11. She performed in all ensembles offered at her school, and at age 16, was the youngest and only female member of the group, The Jekyll Island Big Band. In 1998, as a sophomore at Brevard College, she was featured on the baritone sax with that college’s Summer Jazz Workshop Faculty Band. The band was featured on National Public Radio, hosted by Branford Marsalis. In September 2004, she joined the cast of the Historic Savannah Theater in Savannah, GA, and has performed 4000 shows over the years. Da...2022-08-1127 min
Everything Saxophone PodcastJody Espina of Jody Jazz Mouthpieces, Live at the NAMM Show 2022Jody Espina is the founder, president, owner, and designer of JodyJazz Saxophone & Clarinet Mouthpieces. In 2018, JodyJazz acquired Chedeville and Espina and redesigned the entire line of Clarinet and Saxophone Mouthpieces while using all of the best elements of Chedeville’s glorious past mouthpieces. In 2020, JodyJazz Acquired the famous Rousseau Music Products. Jody Espina is a highly regarded jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and flutist with a unique and personal sound and is also a respected jazz educator. The link to his full biography, along with more Resources for this episode, is on our web...2022-07-2122 min
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 134 Chris Kortschot, Legere Reeds; Live from NAMM Show 2022In early June, I attended the NAMM Show in Anaheim CA. NAMM stands for National Association of Music Merchants, an organization started in 1901 for companies in the music industry to connect, network and further their businesses. Music companies often show off their latest products, and endorsed artists appear, sometimes giving impromptu concerts right on the convention floor. It’s an exciting show – there are so many things going on at once. Who can attend? Music industry executives, companies, Artists who are endorsed by companies, and Music educators are the main attendees, but...2022-06-231h 45
Broadway Drumming 101PODCAST - Karl LathamIn this episode, we discuss:* Starting out working a day job as a computer analyst.* Coming in second place out of 7,000 drummers at a Carmine Appice National Drum Battle - losing to Sonny Emory.* Taking lessons from Gary Chester and how he pushed him into being a professional musician. * Getting the chance to sub at “Bring It On” and later, “Hamilton.”* What he learned subbing for Clint de Ganon at Beautiful: The Carol King Musical.* Preparing for Ain’t Too Proud - The Life And Times Of The Tempta...2022-02-281h 31
Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work#140: Jody Espina (pt. 2 of 2)This week on this podcast is part two of our interview with Jody Espina. He’s a saxophonist and founder of JodyJazz, a leading mouthpiece manufacturer. Jody recounts how his business began, grew over the years, and expanded through acquisitions. Anyone interested in becoming a performer or business owner won’t want to miss this interview!Show notes: https://www.artsentrepreneurshippodcast.com/episodes/140-jody-espina-pt-2-of-22021-10-1833 min
Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work#139: Jody Espina (pt. 1 of 2)This week on this podcast is part one of a two-part interview with Jody Espina. He’s a saxophonist and founder of JodyJazz, a leading mouthpiece manufacturer. Jody recounts how his business began, grew over the years, and expanded through acquisitions. Anyone interested in becoming a performer or business owner won’t want to miss this interview!Show notes: https://www.artsentrepreneurshippodcast.com/episodes/139-jody-espina-pt-1-of-22021-10-1127 min
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 077 - Jody Espina; Founder, president and designer of JodyJazz Saxophone & Clarinet MouthpiecesJody Espina is the founder, president and designer of JodyJazz Saxophone & Clarinet Mouthpieces. He is a highly regarded Jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and flutist with a unique and personal sound and is also a respected Jazz educator. He has taught in High Schools and Colleges in the United States and Spain, but because of the tremendous success of his mouthpieces, had to give up full-time teaching to devote all his time to his company. Jody still gives Master Classes and Clinics all over the world on subjects such as sound production, practice techniques and improvising. 2020-03-191h 11
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 048 - Jody Espina; Founder, President and designer of Jody Jazz clarinet and saxophone mouthpiecesJody Espina is the founder, President and designer of Jody Jazz clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces. Jody has extensive teaching and performing experience, having studied with such masters as Joe Viola, John LaPorte, Joe Allard and Junie Farrell. He performed with such artists as Mel Torme, Eddie Arnold, Lew Soloff, Dave Douglas and many others. He still performs with his trio, Tricycle, and his jazz quartet, Four Five VI. Jody has been involved in the Grammy on the Schools Program, and has given Master Classes on such topics as sound production, improvising, practice techniques, and mouthpiece technology. He recently gave a TED Ta...2019-04-041h 05