# agentsite-static-version=3d9b8566-181e-468e-bf25-85e025c61b98 # keyleaves.com > AI-optimized mirror of keyleaves.com containing 133 pages totalling 38,853 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://keyleaves.com. Last updated: 2026-10-15T09:23:24.166Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [Great woodwind gear by Rulon Brown for clean, comfortable instruments! – Key Leaves](/content/site-root.html): KEY LEAVES is a Seattle-based family business specializing in wind instrument care products that keep your instrument clean, comfortable, and well tuned. Our first patented product was tiny green leaf-shape props that open sax keys to air dry after play, so musicians can "leaves keys open to dry with Key Leaves!" (906 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [Collections – Key Leaves](/content/collections/index.html): KEY LEAVES is a Seattle-based family business specializing in wind instrument care products that keep your instrument clean, comfortable, and well tuned. Our first patented product was tiny green leaf-shape props that open sax keys to air dry after play, so musicians can "leaves keys open to dry with Key Leaves!" 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(20 words) - [Saxophone Repair Tech Interview - Ryan Walker – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/repair-tech-interview-ryan-walker/index.html): Saxophone ProShop repair tech Ryan Walker shares his knowledge and insight on saxophone repair, some of his most interesting repair stories and his love of Key Leaves saxophone care products. (855 words) - [Female Saxophonist Competition 2019 Winners Announced – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/female-saxophonist-competition-2019-winners-announced.html): Key Leaves is proud to support the 2019 Female Saxophonist Competition and the newly announced winners!  Hosted in Austin Texas, the FSC aims to encourage and support the professional and artistic development of young female saxophonists.  Innovative, progressive, and passionate contributors in the saxophone world, we (514 words) - [Michael Hernandez – Key Leaves](/content/pages/michael-hernandez/index.html): "I'm loving my new custom Key Leaves for my soprano!" “I LOVE my Key Leaves Spit Sponge! I used to have to carry cigarette/water blotting paper - and because it cleans the gunk I don’t even use powder paper anymore!” Hailed as a “World class performer!” and “An extraordinary talent!”  Michael Hernandez has been heard i (376 words) - [Repair Tech Interview - Dan Hansen – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/repair-tech-interview-dan-hansen/index.html): Repair Tech and Saxophone Expert Dan Hansen discusses his experience and insight gained from years of repairing and restoring instruments as well as why he endorses Key Leaves saxophone key props. (727 words) - [Jay C. Easton – Key Leaves](/content/pages/jay-c-easton/index.html): “Every sax player who owns their own horn needs Key Leaves. I recommend them to colleagues and students because they actually solve the root problem of sticky pads and work on a wide variety of saxophones.” Jay C. Easton is a unique multi-instrumental performer who is skilled on an array of woodwind instruments from ar (408 words) - [Eric Marner – Key Leaves](/content/pages/eric-marner/index.html): “Now that I have Key Leaves, I don’t need to worry about my keys sticking anymore" Eric Marner passed away July 5, 2021. His extraordinary influence as a musician and middle school music teacher is missed. Below is a short bio honoring his musical career. Eric Marner’s 2007 solo debut CD, “Hearsay,” was hailed as the n (434 words) - [Music & Arts - HORNS OF PLENTY, November 16, 2019 – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/upgrade-your-sound-11-16-19/index.html): Join Key Leaves at the Music & Arts Horns of Plenty event 10 am - 2 pm, Saturday, November 16, 2019 Red Lion Hotel. 11211 Main St.Bellevue, WA 98004(425) 486-5000RSVP  Need a new sax or looking to try the hottest saxophone gear available? Join Key Leaves at the largest Music & Arts "Horns of Plenty" event in Wa (147 words) - [JAZZed Magazine features Spit Sponge™ pad dryers for saxophone, flute, – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/jazzed-dec-2019-features-spit-sponge/index.html): JAZZed Magazine recommended the Spit Sponge™ pad dryers in the Nov/Dec issue. Spit Sponge pad dryers work for flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe or what ever woodwind you use to swing!  Read the full issue HERE and also check out the article on Seattle's Sara Gazareck. She's one of our favorite singers and her tunes are (85 words) - [Key Leaves wins Product Excellence Award 2019 from Music Inc. magazine](/content/blogs/news/product-excellence-award-2019/index.html): We are thrilled to announce Key Leaves has won a prestigious ‘Product Excellence’ award from Music Inc. magazine, a leading trade publications for the music products industry. Each year Music Inc. surveys hundreds of retailers and suppliers looking for the companies that innovated and expanded the industry during the p (238 words) - [7 Steps to Protect Your Saxophone from Damage in Marching and Pep Band – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/tips-for-marching-band-sax-care/index.html): Marching band can be a lot of fun but it is a higher risk activity for your saxophone. Follow these simple tips to protect and care for your saxophone while marching or playing in pep band.  1) Don't use your best saxophone. Use a cheaper sax or school rental instrument. When playing in marching band or rockin' a pep r (824 words) - [Alex Singleton – Key Leaves](/content/pages/alex-singleton/index.html):   “These are awesome! I use them all the time. Rulon knows what's up. Practical, common sense, sax care. This is not a snake oil product." Alex Singleton is a professional saxophonist, educator, and repair technician in the Southeast region of the United States. He maintains a saxophone and general music studio, teachi (307 words) - [Darren Motamedy – Key Leaves](/content/pages/darren-motamedy/index.html): “Your pad life is extended. Key Leaves is a great, great product.” Saxophonist, composer and educator, Daren Motamedy, has released 12 Smooth Jazz Albums since 1989 and is beloved for his full throated tenor sax tone and lyrical melodic style. Motamedy is a steady performer in Las Vegas a across the United States. Darr (95 words) - [J. Boykin – Key Leaves](/content/pages/j-boykin/index.html): “About every other time I pull the sax out of the case a key is stuck or sticking and now we remedied the problem and now we’re rollin’.”Millennial Saxophonist J. Boykin, affectionately known as the “Sax Sensation” has played with and opened for Frankie Beverly & Maze and Ledisi, John Legend, Take 6, Koinonia, Kirk (141 words) - [BetterSax Key Leaves Giveaway](/content/blogs/news/bettersax-aug-2019-giveaway/index.html): Jay Metcalf from BetterSax.com is a big Key Leaves fan and is giving away our most popular saxophone care product to 10 lucky winners. Check out Jay's excellent sax lesson videos, product reviews, and insider tips to becoming a better saxophonist. Share with friends and ENTER TO WIN! We're thrilled that such a respecte (99 words) - [Eddie Baccus Jr. – Key Leaves](/content/pages/eddie-baccus-jr/index.html): “I love it. Pads dry without the residue that sticks keys to the body of the horn.” After 15 years of recording and touring with famed urban jazz ensemble Pieces of a Dream from 1995 to 2010, saxophonist Eddie Baccus Jr. stepped out on a lush, soulful and funky Journey To Love, a song him and a fellow clevelander and s (217 words) - [Bruce Carpenter – Key Leaves](/content/pages/bruce-carpenter/index.html): “As a woodwind doubler who switches instruments frequently in pit orchestras, I struggle with sticking keys. This device has made all the difference in the world, particularly on soprano sax. Key Leaves keeps the keys working great.”Bruce Carpenter is a first-call woodwinds player who performs in pit orchestras, studio (81 words) - [Darryl Walker – Key Leaves](/content/pages/darryl-walker/index.html): “I highly recommend this fine and affordable solution. Saxophonists!! The “sticking Eb and G#” key pad solution has arrived! While attending NAMM, I had the pleasure of meeting the inventor and President of Seattle WA-based Key Leaves. His product demonstration convinced me and I now use Key Leaves to extend the life o (154 words) - [Key Leaves - Small Good That Packs a Punch!](/content/blogs/news/key-leaves-music-trades-june-2019/index.html): Music Trades magazine, June, 2019, features music products that are small but powerful and Key Leaves saxophone key props received a shout out from Ken Partyka of Quinlan & Fabish Music Company. "Smartly made, [Key Leaves sax key props are] designed to help extend the life of some key pads on the saxophone that are (174 words) - [Welcome Diana Anderson – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/welcome-diana-anderson/index.html): We are delighted to welcome Diana Anderson to our team. Diana is a visual artist who also runs a business that uses social media meets ups to coach and train other artists. Diana is helping us share our story and put the "Where It's At" in @KeyLeaves.  We are thrilled Diana is bringing her social media savvy and creati (63 words) - [Upgrade Your Sound at Music & Arts - May 11 and June 1 – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/upgrade-your-sound-at-music-arts-may-11-and-june-1/index.html): Need a new sax or looking to try the hottest saxophone gear available? Join Key Leaves at two Music & Arts "Upgrade Your Sound" events in Washington. Music & Arts is the world's largest band gear store and they are bringing in some great pro saxophones and step-up saxes for these special events.  Don't miss thi (140 words) - [Miles Osland – Key Leaves](/content/pages/miles-osland/index.html): "These are so simple! It is exactly the right method to prevent key sticking. I'm using them on all my horns now. Every saxophone needs Key Leaves." Miles Osland has distinguished himself as an educator, recording and performing artist, author, arranger and composer. Currently the Director of Jazz Studies and Professor (292 words) - [International Sax Symposium 2018 recap – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/international-sax-symposium-2018-review/index.html): Key Leaves officially launched at the 40th annual International Saxophone Symposium hosted by the US Navy Band in Washington DC, January 12-14. The symposium brought together sax lovers from around the world to buy, sell, and attend masterclasses and concerts by internationally respected players. Key Leaves is a "mom a (475 words) - ["The Most Disgusting Science Every Sax Player Should Know" - 3 pm, Jan – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/2018saxsymposium-invite/index.html): Join saxophonist and Key Leaves founder, Rulon Brown, for a free lecture - The Most Disgusting Science Every Sax Player Should Know 3 PM, Friday, January 12 at the 40th International Saxophone Symposium in Fairfax, Virginia. The Symposium runs January 12-13, 2018 at George Mason University Center for the Arts. The Key (406 words) - [Isaac S. Parham – Key Leaves](/content/pages/isaac-s-parham/index.html): "Key Leaves are simple but they work!" Saxophonist Isaac S. Parham from Baltimore, Maryland is an energetic, versatile, composer and entertainer, who has performed with such artist as The Jacksons, Regina Bell, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Ramsey Lewis, Ron Carter, Cyrus Chestnut, Dennis Chambers, The Chi-Lites, Maysa, Maurett (232 words) - [BestSaxophoneWebsiteEver.com Recommends Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/bestsaxophonewebsiteever-com-recommends-key-leaves/index.html): BestSaxophoneWebsiteEver.com recommends Key Leaves saxophone care products in their NAMM 2019 in their Saxophone Product Roundup! Check out Zach Sollitto's saxophone product review and see for yourself! (158 words) - [Key Leaves are the #1 recommended sax product in Downbeat Magazine!](/content/blogs/news/key-leaves-featured-in-may-issue-of-downbeat-magazine.html): Downbeat magazine's Toolshed Gearbox product reviews in theMay 2019 issue gave Key Leaves saxophone key props the #1 recommendation for must have sax care product. We are a bunch of die-hard sax geeks who grew up reading the magazine, so we are deeply honored to see Key Leaves recommended by Downbeat. Plus Downbeat magazine is unarguably one of the most legendary and respected jazz journals on earth. Many thanks to Downbeat for featuring Key Leaves sax care products! (99 words) - [Key Leaves wins two Outstanding Product Designations from TheSaxophoni](/content/blogs/news/key-leaves-wins-outstanding-product-designation-from-thesaxophonist-org.html): Key Leaves sax key props and the Key Leaves Vent Vine™ earned Outstanding Product designations from TheSaxophonist.org in a detailed product review by Editor in Chief, Paul Haar. "I tested both products during the thick of the Nebraska heat and humidity... It fully delivers as advertised and is so simple and effective that I have yet to experience sticky keys since using them." (214 words) - [International Saxophone Symposium 2019 – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/international-saxophone-symposium-2019/index.html): Are you going to the 2019 International Saxophone Symposium January 11-12 at George Mason University? If so, you must visit the Tenor Madness booth! Tenor Madness is one of our premiere Key Leaves pro shops and will be repping us at the symposium with special-edition Key Leaves saxophone key props featuring the Tenor M (238 words) - [Inside:Outside Saxophone Retreat 2018 – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/insideoutside2018/index.html): Key Leaves is proud to support the 2018 Inside:Outside Saxophone Retreat, July 17-22 at Victor Wooten’s Center for Music and Nature in Only, Tennessee. Inside:Outside is an exclusive saxophone retreat hosted by Grammy-Award winning Bob Reynolds, Bob Franceschini, and Bob Hemenger (collectively known as The Bobs). This (183 words) - [Wright State Saxophone Fest 2018 – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/wright-state-saxophone-fest-2018/index.html): We had a great time sponsoring the Wright State University Saxophone Festival, December 8, 2018 in Dayton, Ohio. Hosted by Dr. Shelley Jagow, Professor of Saxophone and director of the Symphonic Band and Saxophone Quartet, this year's fest rallied close to 80 sax players including current sax studio, alumni and middle (90 words) - [Sam Ash Band Day Extravaganza - June 23, 2018 – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/sam-ash-sells-key-leaves-products/index.html): We are pleased to announce that Sam Ash Music has joined the family of Key Leaves Dealers! To celebrate, please join us for a Band Day Extravaganza, Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 12 noon to 7 pm at the Sam Ash Ontario Mills, CA store. Bring your sax, meet our founder Rulon Brown, and try our products in person. Your sax (135 words) - [Find Key Leaves at Jazz Education Network (JEN 2019)](/content/blogs/news/jazz-education-network-jen-2019/index.html): Join us January 9-12 in Reno, Nevada for JEN 2019! Find Key Leaves at BOOTH 302. Jazz Education Network (JEN) is the premiere gathering for jazz educators, students and jazz enthusiast of all stripes.  For 11 years JEN has been a part music festival, part networking, part education and all inspiration. The annual confe (115 words) - [Gustavo Bulgach – Key Leaves](/content/pages/gustavo-bulgach/index.html): “Got the Key Leaves!!! Awesome resource. Loooved it all the way.”Klezmer Juice bandleader, clarinet & saxophone player, Gustavo Bulgach was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A part of the large and active Jewish community there, he learned Klezmer music from his family at a young age. Inspired by the reli (331 words) - [2018 Stetson University Saxophone Workshop – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/2018stetsonsaxophoneworkshop/index.html): Key Leaves is proud to sponsor the Stetson Saxophone Workshop, June 25 - 30, 2018 at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. Directed by Key Leaves Artist Dan Ferri, The weeklong Stetson University Saxophone Workshop rallies 100 middle and high school sax students, 15 local music teachers, private saxophone instructors (219 words) - [How to store a saxophone & What to do with a sax after someone dies – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/what-to-do-with-a-saxophone-after-someone-dies/index.html): Learn how to evaluate a saxophone you inherit, and what you can do with a saxophone when someone dies. This easy to use guide shares tips for the best way to store a saxophone long term, suggestions if you want to sell or donate the saxophone, and other ways to care for the saxophone of a deceased loved one. (1,140 words) - [KEY LEAVES® WINS SAXOPHONE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2018 – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/saxophone-product-of-the-year-2018/index.html): Boeing changed flight, Starbucks changed coffee, and now the Seattle startup Key Leaves is making a name in the music instrument accessories market. Key Leaves makes small leaf-shape devices that protect saxophones from water damage by leaving the keys open to dry after play sessions; simple enough it deserved a pun, right! Still in its first year, Key Leaves earned “PRODUCT OF THE YEAR” from TheSaxophonist.org (a journal dedicated to all things sax geek)... (888 words) - [NAMM Show 2018 – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/namm-show-2018/index.html): The Key Leaves team attend the 2018 NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants) thanks to the gracious invitation of Curt Altarac from Musicmedic.com. Sharing the booth with the MusicMedic team was a true honor because these guys design exceptional repair tools and are well-regarded as one of the finest sax pro (294 words) - [Trademarks & Disclaimer Third Parties – Key Leaves](/content/pages/disclaimer-third-parties/index.html): KEY LEAVES is a registered trademark of Key Leaves Inc. in the U.S.A. Registration Number 5336688, CANADA registration number TMA1008718, AUSTRALIA Registration Number 1848584, EUROPEAN UNION International Registration Number 1347346, KOREA Registration number 1347356, JAPAN International Registration Number 1347346, C (339 words) - [Female Saxophonist Competition 2019 – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/female-saxophonist-competition-2019/index.html): We are proud to sponsor the Female Saxophonist Competition. Highlighting and encouraging women in saxophone is important to us. So we are glad to help the Female Saxophonist Competition support the professional and artistic development of young female saxophonists through career building and performance opportunities. (119 words) - [Christian McBride Big Band Sax Section Recommends Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/christian-mcbride-big-band-sax-section-recommends-key-leaves.html): Key Leaves is deeply honored to announce that the whole saxophone section of the Christian McBride Big Band uses and recommends Key Leaves sax care products. They trust Key Leaves to keep their sax cleaner, healthier, and prevent the sax pads from sticking in the middle of a jam. (252 words) - [Legal Information – Key Leaves](/content/pages/legal-information/index.html): Access important legal information regarding Key Leaves products and services. Stay informed and ensures compliance with our terms and policies. (132 words) - [Hey Y’all! Key Leaves is going to TMEA 2018](/content/blogs/news/hey-y-all-key-leaves-is-going-to-tmea-2018/index.html): Join Key Leaves February 14 - 17  at the TMEA Clinic/Convention Booth #689 in Halls 1 & 2 San Antonio, Texas Bring your saxophone to booth #689 for hands on demos and see for yourself how Key Leaves help stop sticky sax pads, reduce repair, and keep horns healthy. Teachers love Key Leaves sax care products because (329 words) - [Saxophone Silk Swab – Key Leaves](/content/products/silk-saxophone-swab/index.html): Silk sax swabs are amazing! Silk is extremely thin yet strong, wicks moisture well, and air dries fast with a crinkly texture that helps it clean better the next time you use it.  Most importantly, silk can compress into tight spots to clean the whole saxophone body tube including the neck and mouthpiece. This makes it (221 words) - [Saxophone Master Timothy McAllister Endorses Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/saxophone-master-timothy-mcallister-endorses-key-leaves.html): Timothy McAllister, the internationally-acclaimed saxophonist and soprano chair of the renowned PRISM Quartet, endorsed the products stating, "Key Leaves are simply a fantastic product and long overdue in our field! I use my set every day and I highly recommend them everywhere I go.” (436 words) - [Morgan Guerin – Key Leaves](/content/pages/morgan-guerin/index.html): “These are awesome! I use them all the time.” Multi-Instrumentalist Morgan Guerin grew up in a musical family. Morgan was given his first pair of drumsticks at the age of six months, followed shortly thereafter by a drum set. By six, Morgan had his first saxophone and his instrumental repertoire expanded to many more i (359 words) - [Why Key Leaves Vent Vine™ is better for your sax than an end plug](/content/blogs/news/sax-end-plug-vs-vent-vine/index.html): We got creative with dry ice vapor to compare our Key Leaves GapCap and Vent Vine™ versus the good ol' plastic end cap (or end plug). Our patented Vent Vine™ opens the high saxophone keys open without touching the leather. And our patent pending GapCap™ allows massive airflow through the sax body, decreasing metal corr (184 words) - [How to extend saxophone pad life - You can C the difference – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/c-the-difference-in-these-saxophone-pads/index.html): Our friend Kent showed us his Vito student model alto sax that was bought from a pawn shop in the early 80’s. It was played hard through high school in marching band and then left to sit in the case since 1986. We love this photo because it shows a powerful principle of woodwind care hiding in plain sight. It also show (469 words) - [Co-Brand – Key Leaves](/content/pages/co-brand/index.html): Promote your music store, school, or brand with a durable and beautiful care product that players see and touch twice when they play their sax. Link your brand with the sax, inside the case, becoming part of the daily joy of music making. Co-branding with Key Leaves also shows your commitment to powerful, natural care (145 words) - [New Products – Key Leaves](/content/collections/new-products/index.html): Discover the latest product releases from Key Leaves and RULON (202 words) - [UT-Austin All State Competition 2018 – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/ut-austin-all-state-competition-2018/index.html): Key Leaves is proud to support the UT-Austin All-State Saxophone Competition and Masterclass, hosted by Saxophone Academy Austin on November 11, 2018.With $1000 of prizes up for grabs, this event offers Texas saxophonists the opportunity to compete with their all-state etudes before the TMEA auditions in December, for (104 words) - [How To Stop Sticky Soprano Sax Keys – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/how-to-stop-sticky-soprano-sax-keys/index.html): Soprano saxophone is awesome! It's fun to play and can sound warm, screamin' or crystalline. But, the soprano sax G# key pad is notoriously sticky. The Low C# is also prone to sticking. Why do soprano sax keys stick so much? Soprano saxophone is played less often than other saxes so it has more time to rot in the case. (325 words) - [Learn & Play – Key Leaves](/content/collections/learn-play/index.html): KEY LEAVES is a Seattle-based family business specializing in wind instrument care products that keep your instrument clean, comfortable, and well tuned. Our first patented product was tiny green leaf-shape props that open sax keys to air dry after play, so musicians can "leaves keys open to dry with Key Leaves!" (94 words) - [Key Leaves for Saxophone - Sax Key Props](/content/products/sax-key-props/index.html): Prevent costly repairs and protect your saxophone pads with Key Leaves Sax Key Props. Prevent stickiness and pad damage with this essential saxophone accessory. (136 words) - [Key Leaves Oboe Key Props - Fix Sticky Pads and Tone Holes](/content/products/oboe-key-props/index.html): Key Leaves oboe key props safely open the oboe top joint Bb, C and trill keys to air dry, for a cleaner oboe less prone to cracking and free from sticky pads and tone holes. The soft flexible straps quickly adjust to raise or lower key prop height as needed. USA Made with Lifetime Guarantee Works with all oboes and mos (166 words) - [Music Trades magazine features Key Leaves (DEC 2017)](/content/blogs/news/music-trades-magazine-features-key-leaves-dec-2017/index.html): Everyone has a story to tell and today the story of Key Leaves is featured in Music Trades magazine! The print edition hits mailboxes soon but we are so thrilled by this positive article we are sharing the digital version now. The Music Trades Editorial Team was great at getting us talking about our history, what inspi (203 words) - [Patents – Key Leaves](/content/pages/patents/index.html): This information is made available to you for the purpose of research and to provide our competitors with constructive notice.  Our revolutionary products have patent(s) issued or pending in the United States and key markets around the world, including but not limited to: Key Leaves® sax key props:  Patent US 10,134,37 (161 words) - [MUSIC INC magazine features Key Leaves saxophone care products](/content/blogs/news/music-inc-april-2019/index.html): The April issue of Music Inc. Magazine features Key Leaves in their NAMM Show BEST IN SHOW recap! What an honor for Key Leaves to be chosen best band & orchestra accessory from among tens of thousands of products from around the globe. We're still pinching ourselves! Special thanks to Quinlan & Fabish Music Com (74 words) - [Jazzwise Magazine Recommends Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/jazzwise-magazine-recommends-key-leaves/index.html): "...this neat little system opens all three potentially sticky pads (Eb, low C# and G#) without touching the pad leather. Made from silicone, the Key Leaves won’t damage the instrument’s finish and won’t strain the springs. They are made well and do exactly what it says on the tin. Designed to work on all saxes, we rec (88 words) - [RULON Travel Screwdriver with Magnet Mount for Woodwind Instruments – Key Leaves](/content/products/travel-screwdriver-for-woodwind-instruments/index.html): Sometimes all you need is a quick turn of a loose clarinet key rod or saxophone guard screw. Use the RULON ultra-compact fingernail screwdriver to tighten loose screws on your woodwind instrument and then store the screwdriver safely inside your case via the magnetic mount. Includes a large flat head and small thin fla (216 words) - [NickTorretta – Key Leaves](/content/pages/nicktorretta/index.html): Key Leaves have quickly become my most valued saxophone care product, completely eliminating the sticky pads that have plagued myself and my students”Nick Torretta is a Seattle area saxophonist, composer, educator and bandleader.  In addition to being an in demand saxophonist and musician, Nick also is a highly accompl (157 words) - [Stop sticky G# on your vintage soprano sax with Key Leaves soprano products](/content/products/vintage-soprano-sax/index.html): Place the Key Leaves prop between the tone hole and resonator of the G# key of your vintage soprano saxophone so the pad dries clean - stopping pad rot and sticky keys. Works safely and instantly without touching pad leather. Key Leaves also makes a version for modern soprano saxes to prevent sticky G# and Low C# keys. (162 words) - [Emblem Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt – Key Leaves](/content/products/emblem-short-sleeve-unisex-t-shirt/index.html): You've now found the staple t-shirt of your wardrobe. It's made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but it's still soft and comfy. And the double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to what is sure to be a favorite! • 100% ring-spun cotton • Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester • Dark Heath (221 words) - [RULON Tapered Soft Bristle Mouthpiece Cleaning Brush with Soft Touch H – Key Leaves](/content/products/brush-trumpet-mouthpiece-cleaning-brush/index.html): Play funky. Don't smell funky! Rulon Brown designed this soft-touch mouthpiece cleaning brush with a rubber grip handle and tapered bristles for easy cleaning of brass or woodwind mouthpieces (ideal for cleaning trumpet mouthpieces). The signature RULON red color makes it hard to loose in a dark instrument case or dim (83 words) - [Course - Which Saxophone B Flat Fingering Is Best? – Key Leaves](/content/products/which-saxophone-b-flat-fingering-is-best/index.html): Side Bb? Bis? or something else? Rulon Brown shares a saxophone lesson about when to use Bis B Flat, Side B Flat and other Bb fingerings. (128 words) - [Altissimo Saxophone Fingerings Optimized for High F# Key - Dr. Robert – Key Leaves](/content/products/saxophone-altissimo-fingerings-optimized-for-high-f-sharp-key.html): Saxophonist Dr. Robert Brooks of Ohio State University created a set of High F# key optimized altissimo fingerings to make movement into and through altissimo faster and more natural for the hands. Brooks was inspired to create this note chart after using the RULON High F# Key Riser on his saxophones.Dr. Robert Brooks (109 words) - [Saxophone, Clarinet, & Woodwind Cork Grease – Key Leaves](/content/products/usda-organic-cork-grease/index.html): Enhance your instrument's longevity with USDA Organic Cork Grease. Ensure smooth operation and prolong cork life with this essential accessory. (248 words) - [Comfort & Fit – Key Leaves](/content/collections/comfort-fit/index.html): Discover ergonomic and comfort saxophone devices made by Key Leaves and RULON. (94 words) - [Premium Gift Ideas – Key Leaves](/content/collections/premium-gift-ideas/index.html): KEY LEAVES is a Seattle-based family business specializing in wind instrument care products that keep your instrument clean, comfortable, and well tuned. Our first patented product was tiny green leaf-shape props that open sax keys to air dry after play, so musicians can "leaves keys open to dry with Key Leaves!" (276 words) - [Flute – Key Leaves](/content/collections/flute/index.html): Explore flute care products by Key Leaves! (139 words) - [Course - High Saxophone Note Fingerings & Front Fork F Alternate Finge – Key Leaves](/content/products/high-saxophone-note-fingerings-front-fork-f-alternate-fingerings.html): Rulon Brown shares a saxophone lesson about how to use the High F Fork key to make alternate fingering for High E, F and F#. (160 words) - [Midwest Clinic 2019 (DECEMBER 18-21) – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/midwest-clinic-2019/index.html): Visit Key Leaves at The Midwest Clinic 73rd Annual ConferenceBOOTH 339 (MAP HERE)December 18-21, 2019 Join us at Booth 339 to try everything Key Leaves makes, get a custom fitting for your sax, and meet saxophonist Rajiv Halim and Key Leaves Founder Rulon Brown.  Rajiv Halim is soulful saxophonist, composer, and educat (174 words) - [Soprano Sax Silk Swab by Hodge – Key Leaves](/content/products/soprano-sax-silk-swab-by-hodge/index.html): Our favorite saxophone swab for soprano saxophone is actually a clarinet swab! The plastic-coated weight is small enough to pull all the way through a fully assembled saxophone, so there is no need to remove the neck or carry a separate swab for the neck. This is a great convenience. Made with pure silk it is also supe (224 words) - [Course - How to Learn Saxophone Notes and Fingering Chart – Key Leaves](/content/products/how-to-learn-saxophone-note-fingering/index.html): Saxophonist Rulon Brown shares the best way to begin learning saxophone note fingering and play across your instrument. This step-by-step guide for beginning sax players includes a printable saxophone note fingering chart plus tips for how to practice your notes and get a great saxophone tone. This saxophone fingering (191 words) - [RULON Red Metallic Sticker 3" Round – Key Leaves](/content/products/rulon-metallic-red-sticker/index.html): Add a flash of color to your musical instrument case, laptop, or music folder with this metallic red 3" round RULON sticker. (117 words) - [Oboe – Key Leaves](/content/collections/oboe/index.html): See the best selling oboe care products from Key Leaves. Stop sticky oboe pad noise and sticky key malfunction so you can sound and play your best! (125 words) - [Course - How to use Side C and Side F# on Saxophone – Key Leaves](/content/products/how-to-use-side-c-and-side-f-on-saxophone/index.html): Rulon Brown shares a saxophone lesson about when to use Side C key fingering and Side F# fingering on your saxophone. (128 words) - [RULON Soft Bristle Mouthpiece Cleaning Brush with Soft Touch Handle – Key Leaves](/content/products/rulon-mouthpiece-cleaning-brush-soft-touch-full-bristle.html): Perfect for delicate cleaning of hard rubber mouthpieces, Rulon Brown designed this mouthpiece cleaning brush with soft bristles and a soft-touch rubber grip handle for easy cleaning of brass or woodwind mouthpieces including trombone, saxophone, tuba, clarinet, and more. The full bristle design flexes to safely clean (176 words) - [Cleaning – Key Leaves](/content/collections/cleaning-swabs-cloth/index.html): Silk swabs for cleaning musical instruments, mouthpiece brushes, and ultra-soft polishing cloths! Explore cleaning devices for wind instruments including baritone saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, flute, trumpet, and more. (183 words) - [The NAMM Show 2020 – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/the-namm-show-2020/index.html): Find everything Key Leaves at The NAMM Show 2020 in Anaheim, California. (13 words) - [Year in Review 2018 – Key Leaves](/content/blogs/news/key-leaves-year-in-review-2018/index.html):   The first 12 months! It has been a whirlwind first year for Key Leaves. We won saxophone Product of The Year, supported some wonderful saxophone events, took part in some crazy trade shows, collaborated with inspiring players and teachers, expanded our global dealer network, won some awesome patents for our innovativ (532 words) - [GapCap - Replacement Plastic Part – Key Leaves](/content/products/gapcap-replacement-plastic-part/index.html): The GapCap sax care cap is design to work like a great bike helmet, protection from everyday bumps but breaking when needed to absorb an intense hit. That's why we offer discounted replacement parts to keep you touring and rockin' your sax! (153 words) - [Cuffed Beanie – Key Leaves](/content/products/cuffed-beanie/index.html): A snug, form-fitting beanie. It's not only a great head-warming piece but a staple accessory in anyone's wardrobe. 100% Turbo Acrylic 12" in length Hypoallergenic  Unisex style (75 words) - [Educator Tools – Key Leaves](/content/collections/educator-tools/index.html): KEY LEAVES is a Seattle-based family business specializing in wind instrument care products that keep your instrument clean, comfortable, and well tuned. Our first patented product was tiny green leaf-shape props that open sax keys to air dry after play, so musicians can "leaves keys open to dry with Key Leaves!" (79 words) - [Saxophone Maintenance Kit by Key Leaves](/content/collections/saxophone-maintenance-products/index.html): This collection offers everything you will need in your saxophone maintenance kit. These products work for all saxophones. (155 words) - [Rulon Ergonomic Saxophone Thumb Rests – Key Leaves](/content/collections/rulon-ergonomic-saxophone-rests/index.html): Elevate your technique and comfort with Rulon ergonomic saxophone thumb rests. Discover the ultimate in saxophone ergonomics. Shop now for Rulon thumb rests. (241 words) - [Key Leaves saxophone key props cure sticky pads and extend pad life](/content/collections/key-leaves-props/index.html): Find all the Key Leaves key props including the Vent Vine™ and versions for soprano saxophone and oboe. (75 words) - [Trumpet – Key Leaves](/content/collections/trumpet/index.html): KEY LEAVES is a Seattle-based family business specializing in wind instrument care products that keep your instrument clean, comfortable, and well tuned. Our first patented product was tiny green leaf-shape props that open sax keys to air dry after play, so musicians can "leaves keys open to dry with Key Leaves!" (66 words) - [Gift Cards for Key Leaves musical care products](/content/products/gift-card/index.html): Give the gift of a better playing musical instrument with Key Leaves gift cards! Get instant digital delivery upon purchase. Key Leaves gift cards can be used to buy any product from KeyLeaves.com at anytime and make gifts for the musicians in your life. (71 words) - [Stickers - Key Leaves](/content/products/stickers/index.html): From the beginning of time, musicians have used stickers to beatify saxophone cases, music folders, music stands, laptops, and mobile phones. Carry on that grand tradition with swagger! Get your gorgeous on with the most elegant Key Leaves stickers makes. Heads up! Some of designs are limited edition. (140 words) - [Home page – Key Leaves](/content/collections/frontpage/index.html): KEY LEAVES is a Seattle-based family business specializing in wind instrument care products that keep your instrument clean, comfortable, and well tuned. Our first patented product was tiny green leaf-shape props that open sax keys to air dry after play, so musicians can "leaves keys open to dry with Key Leaves!" (125 words) - [Reed Guard For Saxophone – Key Leaves](/content/products/reed-guard/index.html): Protect your saxophone reeds with the Key Leaves Reed Guard. Safeguard against damage and ensure longevity for your reeds. (369 words) - [Bassoon – Key Leaves](/content/collections/bassoon/index.html): Explore all bassoon products by Key Leaves. (93 words) - [Clothing and Apparel – Key Leaves](/content/collections/apparel/index.html): Get Key Leaves branded T-shirts, hats, caps, beanies, hoodies and more. (51 words) - [Palm Key Removal Kit - Create a Saxophone For Small Hands – Key Leaves](/content/products/rulon-alto-sax-palm-key-removal-kit/index.html): The Rulon Palm Key Removal Kit is the solution for children with small hands, allowing them to better reach the keys while they learn their first notes. (289 words) - [Silk Swabs for Saxophone Cleaning – Key Leaves](/content/collections/silk-saxophone-swabs/index.html): Silk saxophone swabs are great for cleaning because the silk is super absorbent, dries fast, can often pull through the entire saxophone and neck, plus the silk crinkles up between uses so it is fluffy for the next cleaning use. These silk saxophone cleaning swabs are designed to work with soprano, alto, tenor, and bar (111 words) - [RULON Saxophone Key Riser - High F Sharp – Key Leaves](/content/products/rulon-saxophone-key-riser-high-f-sharp/index.html): The RULON Key Riser for High F# is an adjustable height key riser to bring the key closer to your hand so a quick finger flick is all you need to play the note and expand your altissimo options. This RULON Saxophone Key Riser promotes a more natural, relaxed finger movement - not the awkward 'retract + press + replace' motion that standard High F# keys demand. Fits all alto, tenor, baritone saxophone high F# keys. Requires no permanent change to your sax and can be swapped as needed. Improves altissimo speed and opens alternate fingering options. Affordable plastic version helps you find your favorite height. Premium metal options available, made to order. Extends High F# key up to 16 mm! (0.63 inch) Perfect for sax players with large hands, this RULON Saxophone Key Riser brings the High F# key up to meet your finger so you can play without cramped movement.Rulon Brown crafted this patent pending design after conversations with saxophonist/educator Dr. Robert Brooks. Brooks spent decades playing alternate altissimo F# fingerings on his vintage sax that lacked a modern High F# key. When he bought a new modern saxophone and began using the High F# Key he loved the clear tone quality but hated the cumbersome finger movement needed to operate the key. Dr. Brooks is also has large hands making things even more awkward. After months of prototype testing on Dr. Brooks' and Rulon's personal saxes, this adjustable key booster system was born. Wether your hands are small, average, or large size, this system helps make the High F# touch easy to access and play with great dexterity. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. www.P65Warnings.ca.govLearn why we provide this warning at KeyLeaves.com/P65 (618 words) - [RULON Saxophone Bow Patch (Alto/Tenor/Bari) – Key Leaves](/content/products/rulon-saxophone-bow-patch/index.html): Fix unstable saxophone low notes, improve tuning, and play with more ease and control. Ever feel like the low end of your sax is unfocused or hard to play? Your sax bow may be the problem. (508 words) - [GapCap Saxophone End Cap / End Plug – Key Leaves](/content/products/gapcap/index.html): The ultimate saxophone cap that flexes to absorb impact shock, adjusts to fit your sax and case perfectly, and vents air to help extend pad life. Made in the USA. (456 words) - [Key Leaves for Saxophone - Saxophone Key Props](/content/collections/saxophone-key-props-by-key-leaves/index.html): Stop sticky sax keys with Key Leaves! Our saxophone key props open the stickiest keys on the saxophone. Key Leaves fit soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone. (110 words) - [Lagan Wrist Saver + RULON saxophone rest – Key Leaves](/content/products/lagan-wrist-saver/index.html): We love this USA made saxophone innovation so much it's one of the few items we sell on our website that we do not make ourselves! Brennan Lagan created the Lagan Wrist Saver (LWS) to alleviate saxophone pain and improve ergonomics in the right hand (especially playing soprano). It mounts to the saxophone using the thu (302 words) - [Bari Saxophone Cleaner - "BARINANA" – Key Leaves](/content/products/baritone-saxophone-swab/index.html): The Key Leaves® "BARINANA" is the ultimate baritone saxophone swab for cleaning the top of your bari sax. Built on a flex shaft and wrapped in layers of DriFit wicking ripstop fabric, this bari sax cleaner is topped with our patent-pending bullet tip to guide the swab safely through twisted bari sax tubing. The cloth tip end is perfect for the quick cleaning of bari sax necks. This swab also coils up small to fit inside bari sax cases. Tough wicking knit that cleans deep and dries fast. Cleans whole top of bari sax where other swabs struggle. Layered DriFit Wicking Ripstop that's rugged and super absorbent. Special tip guides travel through twisting bari sax tubing. Modular design built to last with replacement parts available. USA MADE and guaranteed to work. Limited edition RULON Red option available! Measuring in at more than 19 inches (49cm) long, this banana shaped bari sax cleaner breaks up grime and cleans dripping moisture left behind after playing. The patent-pending tip guides the cleaner safely around tight sax tubing, making it easy to use and the safest way to clean your precious instrument. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. www.P65Warnings.ca.govLearn why we provide this warning at KeyLeaves.com/P65 (480 words) - [Saxophone Pad Cleaner – Key Leaves Spit Sponge](/content/products/spit-sponge-saxophone-size/index.html): Keep your saxophone pads clean with Key Leaves Spit Sponge. Say goodbye to moisture and stickiness with this essential saxophone accessory. (256 words) - [Spit Sponge™ (2 piece) Universal Pad Dryer for Clarinet, Flute, Oboe – Key Leaves](/content/products/spit-sponge-woodwind-pad-dryer/index.html): Spit Sponge pad dryers are super thin, ultra absorbent, and dual texture with a soft top to clean delicate pad leather, and a micro-grooved bottom to remove gunk from tone holes. Replaces wasteful pad paper & powders Never Fray laser-fused edge Washable for years of use Fight tone hole corrosion Reduce pad rot & (207 words) - [Unisex Hoodie – Key Leaves](/content/products/unisex-hoodie/index.html): Who knew that the softest hoodie you'll ever own comes with such a cool design. You won't regret buying this classic streetwear piece of apparel with a convenient pouch pocket and warm hood for chilly evenings. • 100% cotton face • 65% ring-spun cotton, 35% polyester • Front pouch pocket • Self-fabric patch on the back (204 words) - [Courses – Key Leaves](/content/collections/courses/index.html): Rulon Brown shares guided saxophone lessons to help you begin learning sax. MORE FREE RESOURCES HERE. (98 words) - [Key Leaves for Soprano Saxophone](/content/products/soprano-sax-key-prop/index.html): Prevent sticky G#, Eb, and Low C# keys on your soprano saxophone with a Key Leaves soprano saxophone care product. It safely rests against the low tone hole and pad resonator of low C# and Eb without touching pad leather. Because C# and G# are linked, this vents all three pads to dry clean between play sessions. The best fix for sticky saxophone pads! (293 words) - [agents-md.html](/content/agents-md.html) (719 words) - [Small Goods – Key Leaves](/content/collections/small-goods/index.html): KEY LEAVES is a Seattle-based family business specializing in wind instrument care products that keep your instrument clean, comfortable, and well tuned. Our first patented product was tiny green leaf-shape props that open sax keys to air dry after play, so musicians can "leaves keys open to dry with Key Leaves!" (66 words) - [Best Sellers – Key Leaves](/content/collections/best-sellers/index.html): KEY LEAVES is a Seattle-based family business specializing in wind instrument care products that keep your instrument clean, comfortable, and well tuned. Our first patented product was tiny green leaf-shape props that open sax keys to air dry after play, so musicians can "leaves keys open to dry with Key Leaves!" (421 words) - [Clean & Protect – Key Leaves](/content/collections/clean-protect/index.html): Discover instrument cleaning & protective devices for woodwind and brass instruments. (613 words) - [Clarinet – Key Leaves](/content/collections/clarinet/index.html): Premium products for clarinet including Premium Silk Clarinet Swabs, Spit Sponge™ pad dryer, All-Natural Organic Cork Grease, and more. (131 words) - [Custom Fit Key Leaves Saxophone Care Products](/content/collections/custom-key-leaves-products/index.html): Protect your saxophone from tone hole corrosion, pad rot and costly repair with our custom fit Vent Vine™ for alto or tenor saxophone. The Vent Vine safely opens the high keys from palm D up so they air dry clean, play better and pad leather stays soft and supple longer. (76 words) - [Key Leaves Spit Sponge](/content/collections/spit-sponge/index.html): Keep your saxophone clean and playing smoothly with Key Leaves Spit Sponge. Say goodbye to sticky keys. Explore Key Leaves Spit Sponge now. (80 words) - [Saxophone Polishing Cloths by Key Leaves](/content/collections/instrument-cleaning-cloths/index.html): Clean and polish any instrument with our ultra-soft cloths. Safe for all finishes. Choose your favorite pattern or get the trio for your entire instrument family! (78 words) - [About_Health – Key Leaves](/content/pages/about_health/index.html): Spit happens and it is nasty! Yeast, bacteria, fungus and virus grow in moist dark places and can destroy your horn and damage your health. So we make all our manufacturing decisions with the goal of healthy horns AND healthy players. Key Leaves products are raising higher standards of instrument care around the world. (57 words) - [Gift Ideas Under $40 – Key Leaves](/content/collections/gift-ideas-under-40/index.html): KEY LEAVES is a Seattle-based family business specializing in wind instrument care products that keep your instrument clean, comfortable, and well tuned. Our first patented product was tiny green leaf-shape props that open sax keys to air dry after play, so musicians can "leaves keys open to dry with Key Leaves!" (673 words) - [Key Leaves Sax Care Products - Saxophone alto, tenor, bari, soprano](/content/collections/saxophone/index.html): Key Leaves saxophone products are beloved by players and highly suggested by repair techs. Explore all the gear to keep your sax clean, comfortable, and playing great.  (680 words) - [RULON – Key Leaves](/content/collections/rulon/index.html): See the latest musical instrument care products from Rulon Brown, including ergonomic saxophone thumb rests, early learning tools for young sax players, travel screwdrivers for woodwind players, elegant cleaning cloths, and soft touch mouthpiece brushes.   (430 words) - [Visit Shop Collections – Key Leaves](/content/collections/all/index.html): Say goodbye to sticky keys, maximize your technique, and keep your instrument in top shape. Explore our diverse collection of woodwind care products at Key Leaves. (947 words) - [Soprano Saxophone Products - Key Leaves](/content/collections/sopranosax/index.html): Protect your soprano saxophone from sticky G# and pad rot. Use Key Leaves soprano saxophone care products for a cleaner, healthy and better playing saxophone without the frustrating sticky G#, Eb or low C# key pads. No more sticky rotten sax pads! (470 words) - [Tenor Sax Maintenance Products – Key Leaves](/content/collections/tenorsax/index.html): Discover top-quality Tenor sax products at Key Leaves. Enhance your instrument's longevity and performance with our innovative products. (647 words) - [Key Leaves Vent Vine](/content/products/vent-vine/index.html): Optimize your saxophone's performance with Key Leaves Vent Vine. Prevent pad stickiness and maintain airflow for pristine key pads. (997 words) - [Key Leaves Baritone Saxophone Products - The cure for sticky bari sax pads](/content/collections/barisax/index.html): Protect your baritone saxophone from sticky G# and pad rot. Use Key Leaves bari saxophone care products for a cleaner, healthy and better playing bari saxophone without the frustrating sticky G#, Eb or low C# key pads. No more sticky rotten sax pads! (530 words) - [Stocking Stuffer & Staff Picks under $15 – Key Leaves](/content/collections/stocking-stuffer-staff-picks/index.html): KEY LEAVES is a Seattle-based family business specializing in wind instrument care products that keep your instrument clean, comfortable, and well tuned. Our first patented product was tiny green leaf-shape props that open sax keys to air dry after play, so musicians can "leaves keys open to dry with Key Leaves!" (373 words) - [Alto Saxophone Maintenance Products – Key Leaves](/content/collections/altosax/index.html): Enhance your alto saxophone’s performance with Key Leaves’s products. Explore our collection and find your perfect fit today. (663 words) - [Key Leaves News and Press](/content/blogs/news/index.html): Stay updated with the latest saxophone news, tips, and insights. Dive into our blog for expert advice and Key Leaves product updates. (3,478 words) ## Resources - [Full Page Index](/index.html): Browse all cached pages with rich metadata - [About This Cache](/about.html): Methodology, technical details, and usage guidelines - [XML Sitemap](/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable sitemap for crawler discovery - [Robots.txt](/robots.txt): Crawler directives - [Agentsite Network](https://agentsite.network/network.html): Public index of Agentsites and their machine-readable resources