Portrait of Jay Metcalf

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Jay Metcalf

Jay Metcalf, a New York saxophonist now on the French Riviera, performs globally from his base in Nice. For over two decades, he's aimed to liberate saxophonists from conventional learning methods, fostering a more effective, enjoyable saxophone journey. Founder of BetterSax, an online resource, Jay empowers students worldwide through www.bettersax.com, offering a unique approach to ear-based improvisation. The BetterSax YouTube channel has amassed millions of views, benefiting countless students via lessons and courses. He began his musical journey with a saxophone at 10, later earning a Bachelor's in classical saxophone performance from the Crane School of Music and a Master's in Jazz Studies from CUNY Queens College in New York.