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James Barger (@jbargermusic) is a US-based saxophonist and Associate Professor of Saxophone at West Texas A&M University. His channel of about 7,190 subscribers posts classical and jazz saxophone performances, All-State etudes and piano-accompaniment tracks, with a median of roughly 850 views per video. Five uploads in the past year. Rates run $150 to $250 per video.

Why brands book James

Reach serious saxophone students preparing for All-State auditions and university study

  • Median of about 850 views per video, with the All-State etude videos reaching 1,700 to 5,400 views
  • Recent 2025–2026 All-State etude uploads drew 1,700 to 5,400 views each within weeks
  • Rate of $150 to $250 per video, a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views
Best formusic school and instrument accessory brandspractice and tuner app promotions
Watch forAudience is small and niche; views are modest and uploads are infrequent.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Classical Music60%
Jazz25%
Education15%
Formats
live performance recordings, play-along accompaniment tracks, practice-with-me lessons
Tone
instructive, earnest
Language
English
On camera
No, voiceover and b-roll
Production
Phone, natural light
Typical length
1 to 15 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Positive share of 30 comments
Engagement1.8%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks abouthow to practice a specific All-State etudewhere to buy the sheet music for a piecehow to improve embouchure and tone
Age
40%18-24
25%25-34
15%35-44
20%45+
Gender
null%women
null%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
Other15%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
music publishing and sheet music retail, saxophone equipment
Affiliate links
Yes

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; several descriptions link to sheet music sold on retail sites, which may carry affiliate links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles and descriptions are instructional or concert performances with no flagged content.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube7.2k8480
Instagram–––

Benchmark score: 16 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers15 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days0 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform1 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 255 days ago.

Welcome! I’m Dr. James Barger, Associate Professor of Saxophone at West Texas A&M University. This channel is dedicated to helping saxophonists of all levels improve their playing and reach their goals. Here you’ll find: 🎶 Texas All-State Saxophone Etudes (TMEA & ATSSB) - live performances each year 🎧 Play-along accompaniments for standard saxophone repertoire 🎓 Practice tips and resources for high school and university saxophonists 🎷 Solo & chamber music performances Whether you’re preparing for All-State auditions, studying saxophone at the university level, or just looking for inspiratio
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About James Barger - Saxophonist

James Barger runs a YouTube channel focused on classical and jazz saxophone. He posts live performances of Texas All-State etudes, play-along piano accompaniment tracks for standard repertoire, and short practice-with-me lessons. The channel has about 7,190 subscribers and roughly 2.4 million lifetime views, with a median of about 850 views per video.

The audience appears to be saxophone students, high school and university musicians, and teachers preparing for All-State auditions, based on video titles and descriptions. Audience age and location are estimates, not measured data. Dr. Barger's website identifies him as Associate Professor of Saxophone at West Texas A&M University and a performing artist with Selmer Paris and D'Addario Woodwinds.

Brands in instrument accessories, practice tools or music education may find a dedicated, engaged niche here. Sponsored integrations are priced at $150 to $250 per video, a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, which is above the $10 to $30 typical for paid ads. Best suited to brands targeting serious saxophone players.

Written from James Barger - Saxophonist's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. James Barger - Saxophonist can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about James

How much does James Barger charge for a sponsored video?

James Barger's rate is about $150 to $250 per sponsored video, based on a median of roughly 850 views and a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views. Rates are estimates from public channel data and may change for a specific campaign.

What does James Barger post about on YouTube?

James Barger posts classical and jazz saxophone content: live performances of Texas All-State etudes, piano accompaniment tracks for standard saxophone repertoire, and short practice-with-me lessons on specific passages. His channel also includes some chamber and solo recordings.

How do I contact James Barger for a brand deal?

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