What Wayne Shorter & Michael Brecker Taught Me (Scott Mayo's Story)

What did Wayne Shorter and Michael Brecker teach Scott Mayo about building a real career in jazz? In this saxophone masterclass clip, Scott shares two life-changing lessons from jazz legends that shaped his playing and his path forward. Plus Scott shares one of his favorite warm-up exercises and a bunch of answers to some super fun questions!

Watch the full 60 minute masterclass with Scott Mayo here:    • From Reeds to Recording: Sax Secrets They ...  

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