If your reed is cracked or if you have been using it for a while, switch to a new reed. Having a high quality reed will help to improve the tone of your sax. Make sure to store your reeds properly in a case to help make them last longer. The position of your lips when you say the word "victory" is the correct position for playing jazz sax. Say "victory" and notice how your lips and teeth are positioned when you make the "v" sound. Position your lips and teeth in this way when you play the saxophone. You can also say "F" for the proper lip and teeth positioning. This will help the air to flow freely from your mouth and into the mouthpiece when you play. If you don't have to burp, just pretend to burp to get the throat opening effect. Notice how this feels so that you can replicate it while you play. Having a comfortable neck strap will help to improve your posture when you play, and this can allow you to create more powerful notes and improve your tone overall. Choose a strap that allows you to stand up straight and feels comfortable around your neck and shoulders.
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One-sentence summary -- Use a good quality reed whenever you play. Say "victory" to achieve the proper lip position. Burp to open up your throat right before you play. Get a good neck strap.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents focus on the child's whole eating pattern rather than on pinpointing specific things for the child to avoid. You can help ensure your child is getting what she needs by: Selecting nutritious foods from the 5 food groups: vegetables, fruits, grains, low-fat dairy, and quality protein sources like lean meats and eggs. Giving children a variety of food experiences. Staying away from highly processed foods. Using small amounts of sugar, salt, and fats with high nutrition choices to enhance the child's enjoyment of the food. People often overestimate how much food they need and this is no different with what they give their children. Offering your child only as much food as she can eat may help her consume choices she doesn't like. Check the suggested portion size for your child's age before serving food. For example, there is a big difference between what a 1 year old should get and what her 5 year old brother or sister should eat. A 1 year old can have cup cooked vegetables, where a 5 year old can have a cooked vegetables with cup salad. Keep the portions on the smaller size, which may be less overwhelming for your child. Smaller portions also discourage overeating, though you can always give your child more food if she is hungry. Be aware that many children don't eat enough at mealtimes to keep themselves full. Aim to give your child 3 meals and 2 snacks every day. Make sure the snacks are high quality nutrition such as string cheese, yogurt cups, apple slices, a piece of lean turkey, or whole grain crackers with peanut butter. Space out mealtimes and snacks as evenly as possible. Offer snacks well in advance of meals. This can ensure that your child eats a full meal. Recent research has shown that children have different taste palates than adults, in many cases preferring sweet foods to savory or salty options. Keep in mind that children's tastes are different than an adult's tastes. Their tastes may change as they age. You might find it easier to prepare meals for your child if you are aware of their food aversions. Be aware that a child's love of sugar may come from the fact that sugar can be a natural pain reliever in children, as recent research has shown. However, this doesn't mean that you should indulge all of your child's sugar cravings. Realize that your child's tastes may change overnight. Consider avoiding very spicy foods and snacks. Many children may find the flavor too much to handle, but recent studies have also shown they can cause inflammation to the stomach lining as well as abdominal pain. Be aware that recent studies show that children have larger reactions to unpleasant smelling foods like pungent cheeses. Allow them to feel out if they want to try "smelly" foods. Children often thrive with routines, and having regular mealtimes with the same seating arrangement may help your child be more adventurous with food. Make sure to engage everyone at the table, including your child, in conversation to keep things fun and interesting. Ask your child what her favorite part of the meal is and what she learned at school that day. Keep the tone of your conversations pleasant. This can help your child look forward to mealtimes and may make her more receptive to new foods. Give your child a chance to settle down before eating if she's playing. Tell your child 10 to 15 minutes before dinner starts so she can get herself ready. Fussy eating is often not a child's problem, but 1 of the parent. Keeping your own expectations for your child's eating habits in checkwhile making sure she's getting proper nutritionmay help prevent battles over food. Remember that children often won't like the idea of something new on their plate. Keep reintroducing the food until the child is used to it. Let your child be a child and remember that change can be difficult for them. Leave your child alone and don't force her to eat. Studies have shown that forcing a child to eat is counterproductive. Be aware that your child won't starve if she doesn't eat. In fact, she is more likely to learn to be more flexible in her choices than she is to go hungry. Avoid enforcing unrealistic manners. For example, a spoon is often easier for a child to handle than a fork.
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One-sentence summary --
Take a broad approach to nutrition. Give appropriate portions sizes. Recognize children's sensitive palates. Have a routine. Manage your expectations.