Ted Klum Saxophone Mouthpieces; The Secrets Behind His Success, Ep 246

In this episode we had the incredible honor of hosting Ted Klum himself alongside product manager Michael Howe from Ted Klum Mouthpieces! This episode is pure GOLD! Here's a guided timestamp to check out the highlights of the episode — perfect if you want to jump straight to the parts that resonate most with you.   00:00 - How Ted Klum started his company 07:30 - Focus Tone Model 09:23 - Mixing (old school style) 20:50 - Great mouthpieces vs good mouthpieces 26:50 - Michael Howe's journey in finding the right mouthpiece 28:43 - How Ted grew musically 31:30 - How to line up the reed properly 34:38 - Ted Klum's specific recipe for tip rails 38:42 - Ted's mouthpiece testing tips - these are Gold 46:12 - What's different and special with their mouthpieces 57:08 - Model played by Michael Howe 01:08:45 - Marbled mouthpieces 01:27:44:08 - Tips on how to choose the right mouthpiece for you 01:29:19 - Ligature recommendation   Explore more about Ted Klum Mouthpieces—their background, products, and socials—all in one place: https://saxophonepodcast.com/ted-klum-saxophone-mouthpieces-the-secrets-behind-his-success-ep-246   Become a Patron today!   Love our content? Want even more behind-the-scenes access? By becoming a Patron, you'll get exclusive perks such as: A complete, always-updated listing of all our shows Bonus videos packed with behind-the-scenes content Searchable transcripts for every episode Early access to episodes—hear them before anyone else!   Your support keeps the show running and fuels our ability to bring you the best content possible. And the best part? You can join for as little as $2 a month!    Be part of something bigger. Join us on Patreon today!