Saxophonist Chad Smith; What Piano, Mouthpieces & Tonguing Can Teach You About Saxophone, Ep. 275

What does it take to build a successful career as a saxophonist and multi-woodwind musician?   In Episode 275 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz welcomes Chad Smith, an accomplished Broadway saxophonist, multi-woodwind specialist, studio musician, and educator.   In this episode, Chad shares insights into his musical journey and discusses: 00:00 Musical background 05:18 How playing the piano helps as a saxophone player 09:10 How Chad got into music education 13:14 Total approach 21:50 Otto Link mpc in Met Opera 27:24 Importance of mouthpiece to your sound 38:52 How to double tongue 49:55 Single tonguing with efficiency 01:00:52 Listen and reflect to Sax Flight 01:02:57 Sax Flight - Each movement influenced by… 01:13:36 Vintage saxes vs. new 01:16:27 Playing in C melody   Explore more about Chad Smith-his music, background, and socials-all in one place: https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophonist-chad-smith-what-piano-mouthpieces-tonguing-can-teach-you-about-saxophone-ep-275 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Become a Patron today!  Love our content? Want even more behind-the-scenes access? By becoming a Patron, you'll get exclusive perks such as: ✅ A complete, always-updated listing of all our shows ✅ Bonus videos packed with behind-the-scenes content ✅ Searchable transcripts for every episode ✅ Early access to episodes— hear them before anyone else! Your support keeps the show running and fuels our ability to bring you the best content possible. And the best part? You can join for as little as $2 a month! Be part of something bigger. Join us on Patreon today! CLICK HERE Ever wonder what it would feel like to stop overthinking and just play?  To hear the changes, trust your instincts, and take confident, creative solos — even if you've always relied on the sheet music? That's exactly what you'll learn in the free masterclass called "How to Improvise With Confidence." Inside, you'll discover: How to simplify improvisation — so it works no matter your skill level The trick to creating solos on the spot (even if you were trained to read note-for-note) And how to actually make progress without getting stuck in the practice loop Thousands of sax players have already gone through it - and many say it's the first time improvising finally made sense. Click HERE to watch the masterclass now while it's still available.