Key Leaves Artists
From Grammy-winning artists to university professors and master repair technicians, great musicians love Key Leaves.
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Adam LarsonSaxophonist / Composer / Author
“These products are fantastic!”
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Alex BoneSoloist
Cory Wong, Nile Rodgers, Rudimental
“I use your Key Leaves props on my alto. Amazingly handy little tool, saved lots of time dealing with sticky pads.”
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Alex HahnSaxophonist & Composer
“Vital product for saxophone players of all levels... increase the lifespan of your pads, avoid sticky keys, and enhance your saxophone's capability for fluid technique.”
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Alexa TarantinoSoloist, Winds Player
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
“I'm loving the Spit Sponge to make sure my piccolo is stick free.”
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Andy SnitzerSaxophonist
Paul Simon, The Rolling Stones, Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, Billy Joel
“Key Leaves are a game changer for me, sticky keys now a thing of the past. Thank you!”
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Ari Cohen MannSoloist, Educator
Wilfrid Laurier University
“Sticky pads and water bubbles are an oboist’s nightmare! I’m grateful for Key Leaves [Spit Sponge pad dryers] to help my students and me sound our best.”
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Brennan LaganSaxophone Repair Specialist
Lagan Music
“I've been using Rulon's product for a couple of months now and it's working perfectly. No leaks, no pad sticking, no problems.”
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Camille ThurmanComposer, Multi-instrumentalist, Vocalist
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
“Since I’ve been using Key Leaves, there hasn’t been any sticky pads, at all! This is a must have product for all saxophonist’s.”
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Chika InoueConcert Saxophonist, Master Class Clinician
LA Philharmonic
“I use [key leaves products] on all my saxophones.”
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Dan ForshawSaxophonist, Educator, Vlogger
Cambridge Academy, Jazz Vespers
“I have struggled with sticky G# keys for a long, long, long, long time...however since I've been using the the Key Leaves I've not had a sticky G# key. Fantastic!”
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Daniel MoreraSaxophonist, Composer
Philharmonic Orquestra of Costa Rica
“I never worry about sticky sax keys thanks to Key Leaves. I can play my saxophones without inconvenience! The Key Leaves sax key props work amazing!”
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Dave CamwellSaxophonist / Composer / Educator
Covert Ensemble, Associate Professor of Saxophone and Jazz Studies Troy University
“Easy to use and very functional - I recommend them fully to all saxophonists!”
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Dave PollackPerformer, Educator, Composer
“Since I started using Key Leaves I haven't had a single sticky pad, and that was something I fought with a lot beforehand. I can't recommend them highly enough!”
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David HallidaySoloist, Composer
Westminster College, University of Utah
“I love these things! I'm using my Vent Vine and Key Leaves between every show. They're a game changer, totally cured the sticky pads. My sax just doesn't get that stuck key malfunction since I've been using Key Leaves.”
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Donna SchwartzMusician Educator
Everything Saxophone Podcast
“Indeed, Key Leaves really does the trick. Because it's not allowing that gunk and disgustingness to build up on the pads.”
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Elaine DouvasOboe Virtuoso
The Metropolitan Opera, The Juilliard School
“Very clever and useful, these work perfectly I am delighted that Key Leaves keeps my oboes clean, dry and safe from cracking.”
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Emily PecoraroWinds Player
Numerous Broadway Musicals & Radio City Bands
“I religiously use the Key Leaves props and Spit Sponges. They are life savers. Since I started using the props on my alto, tenor, and soprano a few years ago, I haven't had a single sticky G# or C# key. And the Spit Sponges are absolutely essential to have on hand in a pit orchestra; With the subtle temperature changes that any horns might be subjected to during a Broadway show, having water stuck in a clarinet or flute key can be stressful and annoying. The Spit Sponges are by far the best way to quickly dry out any and all tone holes!”
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Emma McPhilemySaxophonist & Composer
River Dance, Abelia Quartet
“We've all been there. You’re about to play a really exposed G# or C# in an important gig and the keys get stuck. It’s not worth the risk. Every serious saxophonist should invest in Key Leaves products.”
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Emma RawiczLondon Saxophonist, Multi-instrumentalist, Composer
“It all works so well and my keys are never sticky anymore! Definitely will always use them now.”
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Gerald AlbrightSaxophonist, Multi-instrumentalist, Acclaimed Recording Artist
“Great product. I’ve been using the leaves on my horns. Works well! Thanks again!”
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Gianni BardaroItalian Saxophonist, Composer, Verve/Universal Recording Artist
“GapCap is looking awesomely good, also very helpful to keep my instrument safe. Thank you Key Leaves for such a special saxophone caring tool...highly recommend!”
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Godwin LouisSaxophonist, Composer, Educator
“Thank you for saving my pads from sticking!”
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Gustavo BulgachWinds Player
Klezmer Juice
“Spit Sponge is an amazing product... also got the Key Leaves!!! Awesome resource. Loooved it all the way.”
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Ian Hendrickson-SmithSaxophonist
The Roots, The Tonight Show, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
“What a simple, smart solution to an age old issue. Thanks for making these!”
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Jaleel ShawSaxophonist & Band Leader
Roy Haynes Quartet, Dave Holland, the Mingus Big Band
“All of your products are working great for me. I’ve been using all of them lately, especially when I finish practicing/playing at home. I’ve noticed that G#, Eb, and C# keys aren’t sticky anymore.”
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Jan Berry BakerSoloist, Educator
Woodwind Area Head at Herb Alpert School of Music at UCLA
“Thank you for making this. I’ve talked about ignoring or pretending the thumb hook isn’t there for years to my students. The RULON rest not only makes that a reality but also shines a light on how releasing tension from our playing can take us all to an entirely new level.”
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Jason GayBlues Saxophonist, Bandleader, Teacher
“Key Leaves dramatically extend the lifespan of a saxophone! My horn repair costs have literally been cut less than half thanks to Key Leaves. No more sticky, gunky C sharps, E flats, or G sharps!”
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Jason MarshallSaxophonist, Arranger
Roy Hargrove Big Band
“The RULON thumb hook replacer has been a huge improvement for me. I installed them on all my saxophones.”
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Jay MetcalfSaxophonist & Teacher
BetterSax.com
“I use these on all my saxophones! These Key Leaves do exactly what they say they're supposed to do.”
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Jeffrey LeungSaxophonist
Associate Director - International Saxophone Academy
“The innovative design of these Key Leaves not only addresses C# but prevents G# from sticking and opens up E-flat to promote pad longevity.”
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Jeroen VanbeverSolo Artist, Freelance Saxophonist and Educator
Circling Saxes, Zerkalo Quartet
“[Key Leaves]...they are amazing, thank you for making this simple, yet highly effective product. It sure helps preventing sticky keys.”
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Jérôme LaranSoloist, Saxophone Professor
Conservatoire W.A Mozart and P.Dukas
“The GapCap is excellent and the Key Leaves keep the saxophone playing well.”
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Joel AntonioSolosit
Marisela
“I love the rhodium plated RULON rest on my silver tenor. It feels great. So comfortable to play with!”
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Jordan VanhemertSaxophonist / Composer / Teacher
Columbus State University
“The Spit Sponge is a great replacement for the dollar bill. It is environmentally friendly and effective, with the two textures being gentle on the instrument but effective at cleaning the tone hole/pad.”
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José David Solano GarroSaxophonist, Professor
University of Costa Rica and Ministry of Public Education
“Key leaves are the best invention to protect saxophone pads.”
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Joseph SwiftBassoonist, Educator
“Key Leaves natural cork grease allows for a smooth and secure assembly process, and I'm not worried about the bassoon coming apart from over-greasing!”
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Julius TolentinoSaxophonist / Educator
Princeton University / Montclair State University / HSJA Director at Jazz at Lincoln Center / Newark Academy
“So much thought has gone into this little device that will add years to your pads and solve that sticky G# problem we have all had to deal with. I use Key Leaves whenever my horns are not being played and I recommend them to all my students!”
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Karel GoetghebeurSaxophonist, Repair Tech
Founder & Managing Director of Adolphe Sax & Cie®
“I saw a saxophone of a client that plays a lot [and uses Key Leaves care products] and when he had his yearly check up his pads looked like I just cleaned them.”“Key Leaves are mandatory for my clients. They get them with every sax they buy. My rentals too.”
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Katerina PavlikovaCzech Saxophone Virtuoso & Educator
Bohemia Saxophone Quartet, Covert Ensemble, Talia Trio
“After some time of using the Key Leaves gear I'm absolutely thrilled! It is just brilliant! I definitely recommend it to my students and colleagues.”
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Kelly JeffersonSoloist, Composer, Professor
University of Toronto & York University
“I have been using Key Leaves products on all my saxophones for a number of years, and I love them.”
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Kendra WheelerSoloist, Educator
Louisiana State University
“Using the RULON saxophone rest immediately felt natural. My right hand feels free to move and free of tension!”
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Lakecia BenjaminSaxophonist, Composer, Bandleader
Craig Robinson and the Nasty Delicious, Gregory Porter
“Long story short, I love love love the Key Leaves.”
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Lito HernandezSaxophonist
Kanye West, Shadmehr Aghili, The Midnight, Surfaces
“I have been using the Key Leaves and it has been saving my horn this whole tour!!!”
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Lorenzo FerreroGrammy Winning Saxophonist, Composer
Afro Peruvian Jazz Orchestra
“I use the Spit Sponge pad cleaner the most and it really helps and prevents sticking. The GapCap is great!”
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Lorren ChiodoSaxophonist, Vocalist, Arranger
Harry Styles, Florence & The Machine
“The GapCap has been the best thing ever!! I got a new horn and had to put it in a different road case for a trip, and it made it fit perfectly. International flights and all, didn’t budge.”
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Lucia SarmientoSoloist, Educator
Pitbull, Carol G
“Key Leaves have saved me! My keys no longer stick and the products are easy to store with the saxophone... My favorite products are the saxophone props and the Spit Sponge.”
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Manu BrazoConcert Saxophonist, Educator
“So happy to count on Key Leaves!”
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Michelle TolentinoOboist, Educator
Program Director - New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra
“The Oboe Key Leaves are great! It fits on and gently holds the keys open. Oboe players have enough to worry about, especially now as the temps are constantly changing. It's really nice to know that the pads and keyholes are able to air dry with less of a chance of sticky keys. There is no surprise quite like the wrong pitch coming out during a solo because a pad is stuck! It's one less thing to worry about. :) Thanks Key Leaves!”
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Morgan GuerinMulti-Instrumentalist
“One of the most useful things in my sax case. These are awesome! I use them all the time.”
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Nicole BezaireOwner and Head Technician at Bell & Brace
“I have to admit a lot of gear I get skeptical of but I've seen that Key Leaves actually work. My customers that use them aren't replacing their G# and Eb pads as often. So simple and so smart!”
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Nicole JoänntgenSaxophonist, Educator
“Thousands of thank hugs for the Key Leaves which is amazing!”
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Raissa FahlmanNYC Studio & Broadway Clarinetist
“After years of using cigarette paper or just blowing the water out of my pads, I finally tried the Spit Sponge, and it's awesome! Whether I'm on stage, in a pit, or in the studio, nobody wants to hear rustling cigarette paper. ”“The Spit Sponge allows me to keep my pads clean and dry with no obnoxious noises, and it's super gentle on my pads! I also have the Key Leaves for my saxes, and it keeps them playing great! I also have the Key Leaves for my saxes, and it keeps them playing great!”
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Rajiv HalimSoloist, Composer, Educator
Ron Haynes’ Game Changers
“One of the best inventions of all time for saxophone.”
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Robert YoungSoloist, Educator
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
“I have to say the RULON rest has to be my favorite addition to my saxophone. It is extremely comfortable to play with.”
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Ron BlakeSoloist, Composer, Educator
SNL Band, The Juilliard School
“I play in some very demanding situations and refuse to let sticky G# trip up my sound. Key Leaves keep my saxophones playing great.”
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Roxy CossSaxophonist, Composer, Edjucator
“I’ve been using the key props on the tenor consistently now, and no sticks...and the new soprano key prop is working really well. No sticks since I got it!”
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Ryan DevlinSaxophonist, Winds Teacher
South Orlando Jazz Workshop
“I put these on and they dry my pads... I never have to worry about my pads sticking.”
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Sal LozanoWinds Player, L.A. Studio Legend
Academy Awards Orchestra, Professor at California State University Long Beach
“The Key Leaves are great. They work very well. I left them off for a few days and noticed a big difference.”
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Sara TraficanteFlutist, Educator
McMaster University
“The Spit Sponge pad dryer worked fabulously, better than the traditional paper, and I definitely recommend this product!”
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Scott PaddockSoloist & Acclaimed Educator
Eros Ramazzotti
“A very simple solution to this universal sticky G# problem. I use them everyday. I highly recommend them.”
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Steve KortykaSaxophonist, Composer, Arranger
Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, Brian Newman Orchestra, New Alchemy Jazz Orchestra
“I've been using Key Leaves religiously on my low Eb and C#. They're great. It fixed sticky G# too.”
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Steven BanksSaxophonist / Composer
Kenari Quartet, Conservatory of Music at Baldwin Wallace University
“Vital product for saxophone players of all levels... increase the lifespan of your pads, avoid sticky keys, and enhance your saxophone's capability for fluid technique.”
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The Moanin' FrogsSix saxophone super group ranging from soprano to bass
“These things are MUST for keeping your instrument in tip top shape. No sticky pads.”
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Timothy McAllisterSoloist
PRISM, University of Michigan, Interlochen Center for the Arts
“Key Leaves are simply a fantastic product and long overdue in our field! I use my set every day and I highly recommend them everywhere I go.””
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Wally WallaceSaxophonist, Composer, Teacher
The Saxophone Academy
“Sticky G# used to be a huge headache for me and my students. But since using Key Leaves key props, I just don’t worry about it.”
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Will PeakWoodwind Repair Specialist
Peak Performance Woodwinds
“There are many reasons I recommend Key Leaves to my clients. I appreciate the thought that went into every aspect of their design. They are reasonably priced, quick and easy to use, and usable with just about any make and model of saxophone (I have yet to encounter a model that the key props don’t fit!). Most importantly, Key Leaves are safe for your saxophone.”
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