I just learned that Vandoren has come out with a new chamber size for their V16 Jazz Mouthpieces. From the Vandoren website: "• S+ : The new S+ chamber is the next step in the evolution of the V16 alto mouthpiece. It offers a richer depth of sound while keeping the free-blowing nature and projection that characterize the V16 alto models. The S+ chamber accommodates more air providing the musician greater flexibility and a wider array of colors with which to work. The S+

I have a lot of students asking me what mouthpieces they recommend when they are ready to take their playing to the next step! The benefits of upgrading our mouthpiece are tremendous. With a new higher quality mouthpiece, a student will instantly progress in their tone quality, intonation, articulations, and much more. A student model instrument usually comes with an entry level mouthpiece, which is satisfactory for maybe the first year of playing, but beyond that, a begin