Transitioning from jazz to classical saxophone playing means rethinking your approach. And nowhere is that shift more noticeable than in your embouchure.
In this featured segment from Michael Shults’s course “Classical Technique for Jazz Players,” you’ll explore how subtle changes in mouth shape and muscle use can completely redefine your tone.
Shults demonstrates why the “flat chin, corners in” setup is essential for producing a focused, resonant classical sound, and shares simple ways to practice it — from mirror checks to a clever “Q–T” exercise that builds muscle memory wherever you are.
For players looking to bridge jazz and classical worlds, this lesson offers a practical path to greater control and flexibility.
And don't miss Shults' companion course on tonebase, "Jazz Technique for Classical Players." It explores adapting a classical setup for jazz, mastering subtone, finding flexibility in input pitch, and refining articulation through transcription.
Start with the segment above to feel the classical setup in action...then go deeper when you're ready.
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