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International Sax Symposium 2018 recap

International Sax Symposium 2018 recap

Key Leaves officially launched at the 40th annual International Saxophone Symposium hosted by the US Navy Band in Washington DC, January 12-14. The symposium brought together sax lovers from around...
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How to store a saxophone & What to do with a sax after someone dies

How to store a saxophone & What to do with a sax after someone dies

When a loved one dies there may be a sax left behind that you don't know what to do with. Here are tips for the best way to store a saxophone long term,...
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Why Key Leaves Vent Vine™ is better for your sax than an end plug

Why Key Leaves Vent Vine™ is better for your sax than an end plug

We got creative with dry ice vapor to compare our Key Leaves GapCap and Vent Vine™ versus the good ol' plastic end cap (or end plug). Our patented Vent Vine™ opens the high saxophone...
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Dublin Scioto Marching Band - OMEA Competition at Newark White Field. Photo by Mike King

7 Steps to Protect Your Saxophone from Damage in Marching and Pep Band

Marching band can be a lot of fun but it is a higher risk activity for your saxophone. Follow these simple tips to protect and care for your saxophone while marching or playing...
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How to extend saxophone pad life - You can C the difference

How to extend saxophone pad life - You can C the difference

Our friend Kent showed us his Vito student model alto sax that was bought from a pawn shop in the early 80’s. It was played hard through high school in...
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How To Stop Sticky Soprano Sax Keys

How To Stop Sticky Soprano Sax Keys

Soprano saxophone is awesome! It's fun to play and can sound warm, screamin' or crystalline. But, the soprano sax G# key pad is notoriously sticky. The Low C# is also prone to sticking....
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"The Most Disgusting Science Every Sax Player Should Know" - 3 pm, Jan. 12 @ 2018 International Saxophone Symposium

"The Most Disgusting Science Every Sax Player Should Know" - 3 pm, Jan. 12 @ 2018 International Saxophone Symposium

Join saxophonist and Key Leaves founder, Rulon Brown, for a free lecture - The Most Disgusting Science Every Sax Player Should Know 3 PM, Friday, January 12 at the 40th International...
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Hey Y’all! Key Leaves is going to TMEA 2018

Hey Y’all! Key Leaves is going to TMEA 2018

Join Key Leaves February 14 - 17  at the TMEA Clinic/Convention Booth #689 in Halls 1 & 2 San Antonio, Texas Bring your saxophone to booth #689 for hands on demos and see...
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Music Trades magazine features Key Leaves (DEC 2017)

Music Trades magazine features Key Leaves (DEC 2017)

Everyone has a story to tell and today the story of Key Leaves is featured in Music Trades magazine! The print edition hits mailboxes soon but we are so thrilled by...
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