Dr. Wally Wallace and Susan Fancher discuss creative strategies for saxophone performance and pedagogy.
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Each week, your Host Donna Schwartz brings you interviews, news, and reviews with some of the most exciting saxophonists in the world today. This is the place for the saxophone community to come together and learn through getting into the minds of our saxophone heroes. Enjoy the show and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!
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Saxophonist Sean Imboden shares his thoughts on music, saxophone, practicing, being a musician, and more in an extended stream-of-consciousness style. Say hello at www.seanimboden.com.
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Have Fun. Play Saxophone. Be Awesome. Repeat. The HowToPlayTheSax.com Website, Youtube Channel and Saxophone Podcast are dedicated to helping YOU become a better saxophonist. My name is Matthew and I help beginner saxophone players of all ages learn how to play their favourite Rock, Soul, Funk and Blues songs without reading music – quickly and easily – with my online saxophone lessons via the Membership inside HowToPlayTheSax.com, via my Blog, via my Youtube Channel and via this Saxophone P ...
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The World’s First ‘Screwless’ Saxophone from Victory Musical Instruments; NAMM Show 2025, Ep 237
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11:01Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed Melvin Quinones, Founder of Victory Musical Instruments, and inventor of the World’s First ‘Screwless’ Saxophone! Victory Musical Instruments has gained recognition among musicians and dealers for its craftsmanship and performance. Their instruments are designed with precise intonation …
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Developing Artistry with Dr. Heidi Radtke!
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52:38Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat with Dr. Heidi about developing your sound, refining artistry, and pursuing a career in music.De către Wally Wallace
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Ron Van Ostenbridge Live from NAMM Show 2025; The New Cobalt Reeds from Bari Woodwinds, Ep 236
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10:36Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed CEO of Bari Woodwinds, Ron Van Ostenbridge, live at the NAMM Show 2025. If you’re a saxophonist, you know that the right gear can make all the difference. This year at the NAMM Show 2025, I had the incredible opportunity to meet with the CEO of Bari Woodwinds […] The post Ron Van Ostenb…
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Ron Van Ostenbridge Live from NAMM Show 2025; The New Cobalt Reeds from Bari Woodwinds, Ep 236
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10:37Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed CEO of Bari Woodwinds, Ron Van Ostenbridge, live at the NAMM Show 2025. If you’re a saxophonist, you know that the right gear can make all the difference. This year at the NAMM Show 2025, Donna had the incredible opportunity to meet with the CEO of Bari Woodwinds for an exclusive interv…
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Jeremiah True Live from NAMM Show 2025: The New Venus Model from P. Mauriat Saxophones—Ep 235
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24:04Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed Saxophonist and Educator, Jeremiah True, live at the NAMM Show 2025. With a diverse background spanning orchestral, jazz, theater pits, and rock ‘n roll, Jeremiah True brings a wealth of experience and artistry to every performance. He recently concluded an esteemed 21-year career with …
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Jeremiah True Live from NAMM Show 2025; The New Venus Model from P. Mauriat Saxophones — Ep 235
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24:05Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed Saxophonist and Educator, Jeremiah True, live at the NAMM Show 2025. With a diverse background spanning orchestral, jazz, theater pits, and rock ‘n roll, Jeremiah True brings a wealth of experience and artistry to every performance. P. Mauriat instruments are renowned for their exceptio…
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Saxophonist Don Braden; How Teamwork Impacted His Jazz Journey – Ep. 234
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1:28:48Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed, Saxophonist, Composer, Educator, Don Braden! For over 40 years, Don Braden has toured the world as a leader of his own ensembles on saxophone and flute, as a special guest, and as a sideman with jazz legends such as Betty Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Freddie Hubbard, Tony Williams, Roy […]…
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Don Braden Podcast; How Teamwork Impacted His Jazz Journey - Ep. 234
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1:28:48Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed Saxophonist, Composer, Educator, Don Braden for Episode 234. We talked about: His early experiences with the saxophone and his first gigs The creation of the Earth Wind and Wonder album His journey to mastering improvisation, including studying the Aebersold books His transition to beco…
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Mark Overton; Experience Saxquest and National Saxophone Museum – Ep 233
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1:29:28Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed Mark Overton, Founder of SaxQuest and the National Saxophone Museum. Mark Overton started Saxquest in 2000 with a vision of creating a mecca for saxophone players to find great equipment, share knowledge/learn about their instrument and engage in safe honest transactions with a knowledg…
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Mark Overton; Experience Saxquest and the National Saxophone Museum - Ep 233
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1:29:28Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed Mark Overton, Founder of SaxQuest and the National Saxophone Museum. Mark Overton started Saxquest in 2000 with a vision of creating a mecca for saxophone players to find great equipment, share knowledge/learn about their instrument and engage in safe honest transactions with a knowledg…
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Saxophonist Mark Hartsuch; 3 Tenets of Being a Great Musician, Plus Tips on Tone and Improvisation, Ep 232
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2:50:05This episode is a Masterclass! Saxophonist Mark Hartsuch has differentiated himself by producing amazing horn section recordings and live performances for the world’s top artists. He is most well known for working with India’s top music director, AR Rahman, both in live performance and studio productions. His other collaborations include Ranjit Bar…
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Saxophonist Mark Hartsuch; 3 Tenets of Being a Great Musician, Plus Tips on Tone and Improvisation
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2:50:05Saxophonist Mark Hartsuch has differentiated himself by producing amazing horn section recordings and live performances for the world’s top artists. He is most well known for working with India’s top music director, AR Rahman, both in live performance and studio productions. His other collaborations include Ranjit Barot, Mohini Dey, Mr. Eazi, Cece …
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Saxophonist Bennett Wood; Taking Inspired Action to Create His Debut Album Space in Time, Ep 231
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1:47:55Saxophonist Bennett Wood is a freelance musician, composer, and clinician. He was recently appointed as Director of Jazz Studies at Webster University. He previously held academic appointments at the University of Memphis, Mineral Area College, Texas State University, Texas Lutheran University, and Texas A&M University-Kingsville and served as the …
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Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue share 3 pillars to transition from a classical to jazz player. Check out the livestream of Sue's latest concert: https://www.youtube.com/live/leCoRDrn75U?feature=sharedDe către Wally Wallace
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Saxophonist Kyle Brooks; How Improvising in Different Contexts Influenced His New Album, Monarch, Ep 230
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1:39:31Internationally acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and educator Kyle Brooks is a rising performer and pedagogue seasoned by and for the modern music industry. Versed in multicultural idioms, Kyle has and continues to work with organizations that regularly present jazz, rock, hip hop, Bollywood, Malayalam, electronic, and salsa music, just to name a f…
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Saxophonist Kyle Brooks; How Improvising in Different Contexts Influenced His New Album, Monarch, Ep 230
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1:39:32Internationally acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and educator Kyle Brooks is a rising performer and pedagogue seasoned by and for the modern music industry. Versed in multicultural idioms, Kyle has and continues to work with organizations that regularly present jazz, rock, hip hop, Bollywood, Malayalam, electronic, and salsa music, just to name a f…
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Fast Etudes and Faster Fingers
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38:49Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue break down learning the blistering new etudes from Jenni Watson - download for free here: https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/WatsonDe către Wally Wallace
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Gettin' Chops Back and Mailbag questions!
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46:26Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue answer your questions about getting back into shape, soprano fingerings, C-melody saxophones and other nonsense.De către Wally Wallace
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Saxophonist/Composer Asha Parkinson; Taking Risks to Abolish Cultural Boundaries, Ep 229
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1:54:02Asha Parkinson is a UK-based saxophonist and composer whose works cross the boundaries of classical, jazz, and world music. Asha was a semi-finalist in the 2016, 2018, and 2020 BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year competitions. She graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with a Bachelor of Music Honors (1st class) […] The post Saxopho…
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Saxophonist Denis DiBlasio; Adapting and Thriving With Improvisation, Composing and Teaching, Ep 228
Denis DiBlasio is a saxophonist, flutist, composer, arranger, and Full Professor and Director of the Jazz Performance and Composition Programs at Rowan University. Denis was the Musical Director, composer, and arranger for the Maynard Ferguson Band for 5 years. He is a published author of five texts on jazz improvisation, and a recording artist for…
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Saxophonist Denis DiBlasio; Adapting and Thriving With Improvisation, Composing and Teaching, Ep 228
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1:55:57Denis DiBlasio is a saxophonist, flutist, composer, arranger, and Full Professor and Director of the Jazz Performance and Composition Programs at Rowan University. Denis was the Musical Director and composed and arranged for the Maynard Ferguson Band for 5 years. He is a published author of five texts on jazz improvisation, and a recording artist f…
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New Etudes and More (free .pdf download)
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34:38https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/WatsonDe către Wally Wallace
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Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis; Letting the Melody Drive Innovation, Ep 227
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1:15:16James Brandon Lewis is at the top of the international jazz world. He stands in the tradition of saxophonists such as Sonny Rollins, Albert Ayler, and John Coltrane. With his powerful, direct, and rich tenor saxophone sound and a lyrical quality that unfolds in both his solos and his compositions, he is causing a sensation. […] The post Saxophonist…
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Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis; Letting the Melody Drive Innovation, Ep 227
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1:15:17James Brandon Lewis is at the top of the international jazz world. He stands in the tradition of saxophonists such as Sonny Rollins, Albert Ayler and John Coltrane. With his powerful, direct and rich tenor saxophone sound and a lyrical quality that unfolds in both his solos and his compositions, he is causing a sensation. In 2021, the saxophonist a…
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Saxophonist Theresa Grayson; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Ep 226
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14:20Born in Tyler, Texas, and raised in Houston, Theresa Grayson began playing piano and saxophone in fourth grade, building her foundation through church performances from age 12. She studied under renowned musicians and earned degrees in music performance, jazz studies, and music education. Theresa has been a dedicated music educator since the early …
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Saxophonist Joyce Spencer; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Ep 225
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17:31Joyce Spencer, an award-winning saxophonist, flutist, and vocalist from Dallas, Texas, showcases a diverse range of musical styles. Her repertoire spans traditional to contemporary jazz, classical to R&B, funk, fusion, blues, pop, and Gospel/Christian. With a background in instrumental music education, Joyce holds a Bachelor of Music Education and …
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Saxophonist Joyce Spencer; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Ep 225
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17:32Joyce Spencer, an award-winning saxophonist, flutist, and vocalist from Dallas, Texas, showcases a diverse range of musical styles. Her repertoire spans traditional to contemporary jazz, classical to R&B, funk, fusion, blues, pop, and Gospel/Christian. With a background in instrumental music education, Joyce holds a Bachelor of Music Education and …
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Saxophonist Nancy Saenz, aka ‘Lady Woodwind’; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Ep 224
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8:36Nancy Saenz, aka ‘Lady Woodwind’ started her musical journey at Marshall Jr High School in the heart of Houston’s old barrio Northside. She started on the flute, going to many competitions all over Texas. Nancy was introduced to the saxophone in high school, and quickly excelled, going to many jazz festivals and winning Jazz Musician […] The post S…
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Saxophonist Nancy Saenz, aka ‘Lady Woodwind’; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Ep 224
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8:37Nancy Saenz, aka ‘Lady Woodwind’. Started her musical journey at Marshall Jr High School in the heart of Houston’s old barrio Northside. She started on flute, going to many competitions all over Texas. Nancy was introduced to the saxophone in high school, and quickly excelled, going to many jazz festivals and winning Jazz Musician of the Year. Nanc…
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Saxophonist Allana Southerland Prince; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas Aug. 3 2024, Ep 223
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7:42Allana Southerland Prince started playing clarinet in Middle school. She loved music so much, she added saxophone, piano, and flute to the mix. She went to Douglas Anderson School of the Arts for High School and that’s where she knew she had a passion for music. Allana graduated from the University of North Florida with […] The post Saxophonist All…
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Saxophonist Allana Southerland Prince; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas Aug. 3 2024, Ep 223
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7:43Allana Southerland Prince started playing clarinet in Middle school. She loved music so much, she added saxophone, piano, and flute to the mix. She went to Douglas Anderson School of the Arts for High School and that’s where she knew she had a passion for music. Allana graduated from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor’s in Jazz studies…
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