LAKECIA BENJAMIN
Saxophonist, Bandleader, Craig Robinson and the Nasty Delicious, Gregory Porter
"Long story short, I love love love the Key Leaves."
GODWIN LOUIS
Saxophonist, Composer, Educator Humanitarian
"Thank you for saving my pads from sticking! Love my Key Leaves. Great product!"
LENARD SIMPSON
Saxophonist, Composer, Educator
"I absolutely love my Key Leaves products. They help keep my G#, C# and Eb key from sticking and saves me frustration when I pull out my horn.... Since using the GapCap I feel a sense of security whenever I'm traveling because I know my horn is secure and not moving around."
MICHELLE TOLENTINO
Oboist, 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!"
ORA PAUL HAAR
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Former Editor-In-Chief of The Saxophonist Magazine
"In 40 years of playing and teaching the saxophone, I cannot remember a series of products that have had such a lasting effect on the longevity and wellbeing of the saxophone than the Key Leaves products."
JOHN KAGERER
The Horn Doctor, Allied trained repair tech with 40+ yrs experience
"The stickiest keys of a saxophone are the closed keys including G#, Eb and the palm keys. Most of the worst metal corrosion of a saxophone happen at or near the closed tone holes. So I strongly recommend using Key Leaves because they not only stop sticky keys, they help keep pad leather dry and supple while air drying the tone holes and body of the horn. It's powerful preventative care."
WILL PEAK
Woodwind Repair Specialist
"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."
ANDREW ALLEN
Carolina Saxophone Quartet, Georgia College & State University Saxophone Professor
"The wonderful and innovative Key Leaves line of products helps keep my saxophones in top shape: No stuck pads on-stage at critical moments, and far fewer trips to the repair shop! Key Leaves is the saxophonist's best friend!"
BRUCE CARPENTER
Woodwinds Player & Educator
“As a woodwind doubler who switches instruments frequently in pit orchestras, I struggle with sticking keys. This device has made all the difference in the world, particularly on soprano sax. Key Leaves keeps the keys working great.”
RAISSA FAHLMAN
New York 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!"
ORA PAUL HAAR
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Former Editor-In-Chief of The Saxophonist Magazine
"In 40 years of playing and teaching the saxophone, I cannot remember a series of products that have had such a lasting effect on the longevity and wellbeing of the saxophone than the Key Leaves products."
SHELDON JOHNSON
Carolina Saxophone Quartet, Radford University Saxophone Instructor
"After many years of futzing around with dollar bills, cigarette paper, a variety of powders and liquids, the discovery of Key Leaves was an absolute game-changer. They are an elegant, yet very simple solution to an age-old problem. Now I don’t have to worry about remembering to keep cash in my wallet or whether there are any potential health hazards when trying out the newest sticky pad “remedy”. Key Leaves just work and leave me worry-free!"
JOHN KAGERER
The Horn Doctor, Allied trained repair tech with 40+ yrs experience
"The stickiest keys of a saxophone are the closed keys including G#, Eb and the palm keys. Most of the worst metal corrosion of a saxophone happen at or near the closed tone holes. So I strongly recommend using Key Leaves because they not only stop sticky keys, they help keep pad leather dry and supple while air drying the tone holes and body of the horn. It's powerful preventative care."
JASON KUSH
Saxophonist, Educator, and Scholar
"The Key Leaves Sax Key Props and Spit Sponge attracted me to the brand! No more sticking G#/low C#, or moisture collection on the low Eb. The Spit Sponge is great product as well - certainly better than a dirty dollar bill or paper that rips. Rulon has great creativity and ingenuity. He is doing amazing work in coming up with useful innovations for the saxophone, and other instruments as well!"
MATTHEW LOMBARD
Saxophonist, Educator, Founder of the South African Saxophone Society
"Key Leaves has set my mind at ease when it comes to the preservation of my saxophones. My students have noticed me using the product and take keen interest. This simple and effective innovation is a must-have for any player."
WILL PEAK
Woodwind Repair Specialist
"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."
NEAL POSTMA
Carolina Saxophone Quartet, Winthrop University and Claflin University Saxophone Professor
“Key Leaves products are some of the most innovative accessories I have seen for our instrument in a long time. Sticky keys can cause a lot of stress, but Key Leaves keep this issue to a minimum. I feel confident that my pads will not only perform better on a day-to-day basis but last much longer and require significantly less maintenance.”
RYAN SARANICH
Brit Floyd, Saxophonist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Clinician, Composer, Arranger and Educator
JOHN SEATON
Director of Bands at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
"I was skeptical at first but these things really do make a difference and I now recommend Key Leaves care products to students. The GapCap keeps my sax more secure in the case and the Key Leaves totally eliminate any G# and C# pad hesitation."
LENARD SIMPSON
Saxophonist, Composer, Educator
"I absolutely love my Key Leaves products. They help keep my G#, C# and Eb key from sticking and saves me frustration when I pull out my horn.... Since using the GapCap I feel a sense of security whenever I'm traveling because I know my horn is secure and not moving around."
JULIUS TOLENTINO
Jazz Director at Newark Academy, NJ Youth Symphony Jazz, and Jazz at Lincoln Center; Board Member, Jazz Education Network, JEN
"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!"
MICHELLE TOLENTINO
Oboist, 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!"