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Mouthpiece Position on the Soprano Saxophone: It is very important that the mouthpiece be pushed in or down on the neck cork a good amount for the soprano to play properly… this will of course vary a little but most players do not push the mouthpiece on the cork far enough.. The length of the … Read more

Good Practice time is the answer! There is no equipment or magic that replaces good practice time! It is very important to remember that good practice habits are the only thing that will really improve your playing. New instruments can be great, new mouthpiece can be great but in the end you must practice… it … Read more

If you love the baritone then you need to listen to Jack Nimitz! Tales of a Woodwind Repairman 7.14.20: I have been very lucky to have had many great clients over the years (too many to name them all) …. I will tell stories about many of them in future Tales… Jack Nimitz Well, Jack … Read more

I have a few repairmen that I can recommend when you are back on the road again…. wishful thinking on my part….. JIM GERMANN Background Jim Germann is a professional woodwind musician, playing flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone with a degree from Berklee College of Music in composition. While performing as a musician in Los Angeles, … Read more

Where do you work and how long have you worked there? I am the owner of Grizzle’s Woodwind Shop, located in Lawrenceville, Georgia. After receiving my Master’s in clarinet performance from the University of Southern Mississippi, I moved to Memphis, Tennessee and worked as a full-time repairman for Amro Music. I studied repair under Robert Scott and … Read more