ERIC BEACH
Repair Tech - Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center

"It's the right approach. These things really do the job."

KAREL GOETGHEBEUR
Saxophonist, Repair Tech, Founder & Managing Director of Adolphe Sax & Cie®

"I saw a saxophone of a client that plays a lot [and uses Key Leaves care products] and when he had his yearly check up his pads looked like I just cleaned them."

JOHN KAGERER
The Horn Doctor, Allied trained repair tech with 40+ yrs experience

"The stickiest keys of a saxophone are the closed keys including G#, Eb and the palm keys. Most of the worst metal corrosion of a saxophone happen at or near the closed tone holes. So I strongly recommend using Key Leaves because they not only stop sticky keys, they help keep pad leather dry and supple while air drying the tone holes and body of the horn. It's powerful preventative care."

BRENNAN LAGAN
Saxophone Repair Specialist

"I've been using Rulon's product for a couple of months now and it's working perfectly. No leaks, no pad sticking, no problems."

WILL PEAK
Woodwind Repair Specialist

"There are many reasons I recommend Key Leaves to my clients. I appreciate the thought that went into every aspect of their design. They are reasonably priced, quick and easy to use, and usable with just about any make and model of saxophone (I have yet to encounter a model that the key props don’t fit!). Most importantly, Key Leaves are safe for your saxophone."

ALEX SINGLETON
Adjunct Professor of Saxophone at Covenant College, Chattanooga State, and Cleveland State; Wind Technician at Consistent-C Winds

"Rulon knows what's up. Practical, common sense, sax care. This is not a snake oil product."

RYAN WALKER
Sax Specialist at MusicMedic Pro Shop

"As a repair technician I am always wary of gadgets and gizmos with overblown hype and false claims. Key Leaves is the real deal! Made for saxophone players by a saxophone player to deal with a very real problem; sticky pads."

GERALD ALBRIGHT
Saxophonist, Multi-instrumentalist, Acclaimed Recording Artist

"Great product. I’ve been using the leaves on my horns. Works well! Thanks again!"

ANDREW ALLEN
Carolina Saxophone Quartet, Georgia College & State University Saxophone Professor

"The wonderful and innovative Key Leaves line of products helps keep my saxophones in top shape: No stuck pads on-stage at critical moments, and far fewer trips to the repair shop! Key Leaves is the saxophonist's best friend!"

EDDIE BACCUS JR.
Eddie Baccus Jr & Straight to The Point

“I love it. Pads dry without the residue that sticks keys to the body of the horn.”

JAN BERRY BAKER
Soloist, Woodwind Area Head at UCLA

"Thank you for making this. The RULON rest shines a light on how releasing tension from our playing can take us all to an entirely new level."

GREG BANASZAK
Professor at Cleveland Institute of Music & Case Western Reserve University

"After many years of searching for a more ergonomic saxophone thumb rest, Rulon and Key Leaves has designed the perfect thumb rest."

STEVEN BANKS
Kenari Quartet, Conservatory of Music at Baldwin Wallace University

"Vital product for saxophone players of all levels... increase the lifespan of your pads, avoid sticky keys, and enhance your saxophone's capability for fluid technique."

GIANNI BARDARO
Italian Saxophonist, Composer, Verve/Universal Recording Artist

"GapCap is looking awesomely good, also very helpful to keep my instrument safe. Thank you Key Leaves for such a special saxophone caring tool...highly recommend!"

ERIC BEACH
Repair Tech - Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center

"It's the right approach. These things really do the job."

CHRIS BELLAMY
Saxophonist, Zach Williams

"Not a single sticky pad all tour thanks to Key Leaves."

 LAKECIA BENJAMIN
Saxophonist, Bandleader, Craig Robinson and the Nasty Delicious, Gregory Porter

"Long story short, I love love love the Key Leaves."

NICOLE BEZAIRE
Owner and Head Technician at Bell & Brace

"I have to admit a lot of gear I get skeptical of but I've seen that Key Leaves actually work. My customers that use them aren't replacing their G# and Eb pads as often. So simple and so smart!"

RON BLAKE
Soloist, SNL Band, The Juilliard School

"I play in some very demanding situations and refuse to let sticky G# trip up my sound. Key Leaves keep my saxophones playing great."

LOUIS-PHILIPPE BONIN
Soloist, CEGEP Saint-Laurent, Conservatoire de Musique de Rimouski

"I recommend all saxophonists to try their products. Totally legit gear!"

J. BOYKIN
Solo Artist

“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’!”

MANU BRAZO
Concert Saxophonist, Educator

"So happy to count on Key Leaves!”

Dr. ROBERT BROOKS
Saxophonist, Educator, Ohio State University

"I use Key Leaves products personally and recommend them for my students at the university and in my private studio."

GUSTAVO BULGACH
Klezmer Juice, Winds Player

“Spit Sponge is an amazing product... also got the Key Leaves!!! Awesome resource. Loooved it all the way.”

BRUCE CARPENTER
Woodwinds Player & Educator

“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.”

MIKE CASEY
Saxophonist, Songwriter

"It's kindof blowing my mind that I don't have sticky keys anymore. I used to have to unstick and check three or four keys before playing."

LORREN CHIODO
Saxophonist, Vocalist, Harry Styles

"The GapCap has been the best thing ever!! I got a new horn and had to put it in a different road case for a trip, and it made it fit perfectly. International flights and all, didn’t budge 👏🏽."

RON COHEN MANN
Soloist, Educator, Wilfrid Laurier University

"Sticky pads and water bubbles are an oboist’s nightmare! I’m grateful for Key Leaves [Spit Sponge pad dryers] to help my students and me sound our best."

ROXY COSS
Roxy Coss Quintet, Composer, Bandleader, Recording Artist, Educator and Activist

"I’ve been using the key props on the tenor consistently now, and no sticks...and the new soprano key prop is working really well. No sticks since I got it!"

WESLEY CRISPUS
Saxophonist / Educator

"Key Leaves makes essential product for wind players that becomes quite addictive once in use."

RYAN DEVLIN
Saxophonist, Winds Teacher, South Orlando Jazz Workshop

"I put these on and they dry my pads... I never have to worry about my pads sticking."

ELAINE DOUVAS
The Metropolitan Opera, The Juilliard School

"Very clever and useful, these work perfectly I am delighted that Key Leaves keeps my oboes clean, dry and safe from cracking."

JAY C. EASTON
Winds Player, Rare Sax Collector

“I recommend Key Leaves to colleagues and students because they actually solve the root problem of sticky pads and work on a wide variety of saxophones.”

LORENZO FERRERO
Saxophonist, Composer, Afro Peruvian Jazz Orchestra

DANIEL FERRI
Professor of Saxophone at Stetson University and Seminole State University

"I recommend Key Leaves because nothing destroys a concert like a sticky sax key. Key Leaves really work to prevent the stick!"

DAN FORSHAW
Saxophonist, Educator, Vlogger, Cambridge Academy, Jazz Vespers)

"I have struggled with sticky G# keys for a long, long, long, long time...however since I've been using the the Key Leaves I've not had a sticky G# key. Fantastic!"

Dr. BOB FUSON
Soloist & Composer,
Instructor of Woodwinds at Hastings College

"I'm not usually one to jump on fads and gadgets in the saxophone world, but Key Leaves caught my attention right away. A simple, ingenious fix for a common issue. Well done!"

KAREL GOETGHEBEUR
Saxophonist, Repair Tech, Founder & Managing Director of Adolphe Sax & Cie®

"I saw a saxophone of a client that plays a lot [and uses Key Leaves care products] and when he had his yearly check up his pads looked like I just cleaned them."

SAM GUCWA
Saxophonist, Woodwinds, Educator

"My right hand has so much more flexibility that I can actually reach side E without having to completely take my hand off the keys. I'm so mush more efficient, I love the RULON sax rest, you should try it."

MORGAN GUERIN
Multi-Instrumentalist

“One of the most useful things in my sax case. These are awesome! I use them all the time.”

ALEX HAHN
Saxophonist & Composer

"Vital product for saxophone players of all levels... increase the lifespan of your pads, avoid sticky keys, and enhance your saxophone's capability for fluid technique."

RAJIV HALIM
Soloist, Ron Haynes’ Game Changers

"One of the best inventions of all time for saxophone."

DAVID HALLIDAY
Soloist, Composer, Westminster College, University of Utah

"I love these things! I'm using my Vent Vine and Key Leaves between every show. They're a game changer, totally cured the sticky pads. My sax just doesn't get that stuck key malfunction since I've been using Key Leaves."

ANDREW HARRISON
Saxophonist, Sonoma State University Professor

"Key Leaves is one of the only products I know that functions really well, looks great, and will ultimately pay for itself and save you money!"

IAN HENDRICKSON-SMITH
The Roots, The Tonight Show, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

"What a simple, smart solution to an age old issue. Thanks for making these!"

MICHAEL HERNANDEZ
Classical Soloist, Mana Quartet

"I'm loving my new custom Key Leaves for my soprano!"

Dr. WADE HOWLES
Saxophonist, Director of Bands at Lakeview Community Schools

"Every saxophonist and educator needs Key Leaves and a Vent Vine in their cases. I can see and feel a huge difference in my C#, G#, and palm keys since I began using them."

CHIKA INOUEI
LA Philharmonic, Concert Saxophonist, Master Class Clinician
"I use them on all my saxophones."

DANNY JANKLOW
Saxophonist, Producer, Composer, MONK'estra

“Do yourself a favor and check out Key Leaves."

NICOLE JOHANNTGEN
Saxophonist, Educator

"Thousands of thank hugs for the Key Leaves which is amazing!"

SHELDON JOHNSON
Carolina Saxophone Quartet, Radford University Saxophone Instructor

"After many years of futzing around with dollar bills, cigarette paper, a variety of powders and liquids, the discovery of Key Leaves was an absolute game-changer. They are an elegant, yet very simple solution to an age-old problem. Now I don’t have to worry about remembering to keep cash in my wallet or whether there are any potential health hazards when trying out the newest sticky pad “remedy”. Key Leaves just work and leave me worry-free!"

JOHN KAGERER
The Horn Doctor, Allied trained repair tech with 40+ yrs experience

"The stickiest keys of a saxophone are the closed keys including G#, Eb and the palm keys. Most of the worst metal corrosion of a saxophone happen at or near the closed tone holes. So I strongly recommend using Key Leaves because they not only stop sticky keys, they help keep pad leather dry and supple while air drying the tone holes and body of the horn. It's powerful preventative care."

STEVE KORTYKA
Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, Brian Newman Orchestra, New Alchemy Jazz Orchestra

"I've been using Key Leaves religiously on my low Eb and C#. They're great. It fixed sticky G# too."

JASON KUSH
Saxophonist, Educator, and Scholar

"The Key Leaves Sax Key Props and Spit Sponge attracted me to the brand! No more sticking G#/low C#, or moisture collection on the low Eb. The Spit Sponge is great product as well - certainly better than a dirty dollar bill or paper that rips. Rulon has great creativity and ingenuity. He is doing amazing work in coming up with useful innovations for the saxophone, and other instruments as well!"

BRENNAN LAGAN
Sax Specialist at Meridian Winds

"I've been using Rulon's product for a couple of months now and it's working perfectly. No leaks, no pad sticking, no problems."

SAL LOZANO
L.A. Studio Legend, Academy Awards Orchestra, Professor at California State University Long Beach

"The Key Leaves are great. They work very well. I left them off for a few days and noticed a big difference."

JESSICA LURIE
Soloist, Composer, Zion80, Tiptons Sax Quartet

"I can put the Key Leaves on the sax and trust it will be ready to play when I need it."

ERIC MARNER
Soloist, Brave New World

“Now that I have Key Leaves, I don’t need to worry about my keys sticking anymore."

JASON MARSHALL
Saxophonist, Arranger

"The RULON thumb hook replacer has been a huge improvement for me. I installed them on all my saxophones."

TIMOTHY McALLISTER
Soloist, PRISM, Interlochen Center for the Arts, University of Michigan

"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.”

ALEXIA McLEAN
Soloist, Educator, DEI Arts Advocate,

 
"I always strive to promote healthy habits when it comes to my students' and my own playing. Key Leaves is PERFECT with their innovation of preventing sticky keys naturally and creating new and effective ways to take care of our horns.”

EMMA McPHILEMY
River Dance, Abelia Quartet

"We've all been there. You’re about to play a really exposed G# or C# in an important gig and the keys get stuck. It’s not worth the risk. Every serious saxophonist should invest in Key Leaves products."

DANIEL MORERA
Saxophonist, Composer, Philharmonic Orquestra of Costa Rica

DARREN MOTAMEDY
Smooth Jazz Artist

“Your pad life is extended. Key Leaves is a great, great product.”

MILES OSLAND
Director of Jazz Studies & Professor of Saxophone at University of Kentucky

"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."

SCOTT PADDOCK
Soloist & Founder of Saxophonic Masterclass

"A very simple solution to this universal sticky G# problem. I use them everyday. I highly recommend them."

RICHARD PAGE
Winds Player, Prime Rib Big Band

“Using Key Leaves I haven't had to use powder paper because I've had no sticky pads.”

STEPHEN PAGE
University of Texas Austin, Butler School of Music, Zzyzx Quartet

"I trust Key Leaves. They keep the sax working as it should."

ISSAC S. PARHAM
Solo Artist & Composer

“Key Leaves are simple but they work!"

WILL PEAK
Woodwind Repair Specialist

"There are many reasons I recommend Key Leaves to my clients. I appreciate the thought that went into every aspect of their design. They are reasonably priced, quick and easy to use, and usable with just about any make and model of saxophone (I have yet to encounter a model that the key props don’t fit!). Most importantly, Key Leaves are safe for your saxophone."

EMILY PECORARO
Saxophonist, Multi-instrumentalist

"Spit Sponges are absolutely essential to have on hand in a pit orchestra!"

ALASTAIR PENMAN
Saxophonist, Clarinettist, Composer, Educator
"I'll admit I was slightly skeptical at first, but I've been using the Key Leaves sax props for about 6 months too, and they've solved the chronically sticky C# that my soprano had, and my alto has been free from sticky keys too!"

HERMAN PONG TIN YAU
Classical Saxophonist & Educator - Hong Kong

"Key leaves solved the problem of sticky keys. It encourages us to have a good saxophone condition before playing."

NEAL POSTMA
Carolina Saxophone Quartet, Winthrop University and Claflin University Saxophone Professor

“Key Leaves products are some of the most innovative accessories I have seen for our instrument in a long time. Sticky keys can cause a lot of stress, but Key Leaves keep this issue to a minimum. I feel confident that my pads will not only perform better on a day-to-day basis but last much longer and require significantly less maintenance.”

TIM PRICE
Multi-Instrumentalist, Educator, The New School

"These are brilliant - they work. Easy to use and cool."

TINA RICHERSON
Soloist, Tiptons Sax Quartet

"essential for every saxophone player... I never have to worry about the embarrassing moment of playing the wrong note because a key stuck shut.”

ELIZABETH ROSINBUM
Saxophonist, Concordia University

"Life is too short and the stage is too important to risk sticky keys. I use and recommend these to all my students."

RYAN SARANICH
Brit Floyd, Saxophonist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Clinician, Composer, Arranger and Educator

DONNA SCHWARTZ
Saxophonist, Teacher, Everything Saxophone Podcast

"Indeed, Key Leaves really does the trick. Because it's not allowing that gunk and disgustingness to build up on the pads."

JOHN SEATON
Director of Bands at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts

"I was skeptical at first but these things really do make a difference and I now recommend Key Leaves care products to students. The GapCap keeps my sax more secure in the case and the Key Leaves totally eliminate any G# and C# pad hesitation."

LAUREN SEVIAN
Grammy winning saxophonist & Director of Young Women’s Jazz Orchestra at Jazz at Lincoln Centers

"Key Leaves products take the stress away!"

LENARD SIMPSON
Saxophonist, Composer, Educator

"I absolutely love my Key Leaves products. They help keep my G#, C# and Eb key from sticking and saves me frustration when I pull out my horn.... Since using the GapCap I feel a sense of security whenever I'm traveling because I know my horn is secure and not moving around."

ALEX SINGLETON
Adjunct Professor of Saxophone at Covenant College, Chattanooga State, and Cleveland State; Wind Technician at Consistent-C Winds

"Rulon knows what's up. Practical, common sense, sax care. This is not a snake oil product."

JOSEPH SWIFT
Bassoonist, Educator

"Key Leaves natural cork grease allows for a smooth and secure assembly process, and I'm not worried about the bassoon coming apart from over-greasing!"

ALEXA TARANTINO
Soloist, Winds Player and Faculty at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Youth Programs - High School Jazz Academy, Let Freedom Swing/Jazz for Young People

"I'm loving the Spit Sponge to make sure my piccolo is stick free."

JAY THOMAS
Multi-instrumentalist, Educator, Studio Pro

"They are great 👍 I can’t believe how good they work!"

CAMILLE THURMAN
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Composer, Multi-instrumentalist, Vocalist

"Since I’ve been using Key Leaves, there hasn’t been any sticky pads, at all! This is a must have product for all saxophonist’s."

JULIUS TOLENTINO
Jazz Director at Newark Academy, NJ Youth Symphony Jazz, and Jazz at Lincoln Center; Board Member, Jazz Education Network, JEN

"So much thought has gone into this little device that will add years to your pads and solve that sticky G# problem we have all had to deal with. I use Key Leaves whenever my horns are not being played and I recommend them to all my students!"

MICHELLE TOLENTINO
Oboist, Educator, Program Director -New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra

"The Oboe Key Leaves are great! It fits on and gently holds the keys open. Oboe players have enough to worry about, especially now as the temps are constantly changing. It's really nice to know that the pads and keyholes are able to air dry with less of a chance of sticky keys. There is no surprise quite like the wrong pitch coming out during a solo because a pad is stuck! It's one less thing to worry about. :) Thanks Key Leaves!"

NICK TORRETTA
Composer, Saxophonist, Educator

“Key Leaves have quickly become my most valued saxophone care product... eliminating the sticky pads...”

JEROEN VANBEVER
Circling Saxes, Solo Artist, Freelance Saxophonist and Educator

"...they are amazing, thank you for making this simple, yet highly effective product. It sure helps preventing sticky keys."

JORDAN VANHEMERT
Circling Saxes, Solo Artist, Freelance Saxophonist and Educator

"The Spit Sponge is a great replacement for the dollar bill. It is environmentally friendly and effective, with the two textures being gentle on the instrument but effective at cleaning the tone hole/pad."

JESSICA VOIGT-PAGE
President Elect - North American Saxophone Alliance, Saxophone Academy Austin, Baylor University

"You wouldn't believe how Texan sax players struggle with sticky C# keys. Key Leaves prevent sticky sax pad problems!”

DARRYL F. WALKER
East Bay Soul Saxophonist & Singer

“I highly recommend this fine and affordable solution. Saxophonists, the sticking Eb and G# key pad solution has arrived!"

RYAN WALKER
Sax Specialist at MusicMedic Pro Shop

"As a repair technician I am always wary of gadgets and gizmos with overblown hype and false claims. Key Leaves is the real deal! Made for saxophone players by a saxophone player to deal with a very real problem; sticky pads."

WALLY WALLACE
Soloist, Composer, Gate City Saxophone Academy
"Sticky G# used to be a huge headache for me and my students. But since using Key Leaves key props, I just don’t worry about it."

TINA WANG
Saxophonist, Educator, Vancouver Academy of Music, Phoenix Music Academy

"It is a fantastic product that couldn't have come sooner! My students are always complaining about their sticky keys, with this product it took away their complaints and solves their sticky key problems!”

KENDRA WHEELER
Soloist, Educator, Central Washington University

"Using the RULON saxophone rest immediately felt natural. My right hand feels free to move and free of tension!"

Dr. ROBERT YOUNG
Soloist, Educator, University of North Carolina School of the Arts

"I have to say the RULON rest has to be my favorite addition to my saxophone. It is extremely comfortable to play with."

ZACH ZINGER
Composer, Arranger, Multi-Instrumentalist, 8-Bit Big Band, KAI & The Zac Zinger Group

"It doesn't get much easier...I love how adaptable they are with three different ways of putting them on"