Saxophone Academy

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about Saxophone Outliers and why are students are driving us nuts. Upcoming projects, reviews, and more!

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about North America's giant saxophone conference, amazing performances, and raising our standards. 

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat with Jonathan Helton, Professor of Saxophone at the University of Florida! What makes a great career in performance? What collaborations are the ticket to fame and fortune? How humid is it in Florida? All this and more! 

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat with Dr. Nicki about the art of creativity, improvisation, burnout, practice planning and MUCH more! 

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue review the New CD from the Moanin' Frogs: One Giant Leap! Go buy a copy and support these amazing saxophone ambassadors: https://www.bigroundrecords.com/catalog/br8996/#track-listing

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat with a man who has helped more adults learn the saxophone than, perhaps, anyone on earth?! Explore the strategies of teaching adult learners with the legend, Nigel McGill! 

Dr. Sue and Dr. Wally chat about music for electronics, new gear, and old friends.

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat with Dr. Heidi about developing your sound, refining artistry, and pursuing a career in music. 

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=shared

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue break down learning the blistering new etudes from Jenni Watson - download for free here: https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/Watson

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue answer your questions about getting back into shape, soprano fingerings, C-melody saxophones and other nonsense. 

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Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue discuss the importance of applied pressure to applicable applications of applied saxophonics. Also, sue gets Angry. 

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about the magic of repeated performances and answer YOUR questions! 

You know that one impossible measure? That bit of an etude? That horrendous lick? Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat strategies to save your sanity and reputation. Well, at least your sanity. 

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue share the secrets to a fun and productive rehearsal. Preparation, planning, patience and another word that doesn't start with "p".

We're back! Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue share practice secrets: 3 strategies to make your studio time more effective! There's also other nonsense, that's not a secret. 

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about what constitutes a "dark" or "bright" sound and how we navigate the colors of tone. Looking for the Desmond sound? We got you.

Dr. Sue and Dr. Wally chat about recording for a recording session and answer your questions...well, some of them. 

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about doubling on soprano and switching between classical and jazz mouthpieces. 

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue discuss the ethics of reed euthanasia and answer your questions! 

Dr. Wally and Sue talk about practice habits and answer your questions! 

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue talk about being a lifelong learner and answer YOUR questions! 

Dr. Wally and Sue chat about gift ideas for the beloved saxophonist in your life. Also, is the Supreme worth the money?!

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue share recordings of what has influenced their vibrato and discuss performance and pedagogy! 

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about rhythmic resources and answer listener questions!

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about performance opportunities, the price of quartet music, and answer YOUR questions!

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue dive into the music of Alfred Desenclos, Honking Catastrophes, and strategies to hide one's poor intonation. 

Wally and Sue chat about Vandoren's expensive new venture, practice mindset, and the music of Charles Koechlin! Check out the playlist of his saxophone music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eM83Hp1eEU

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about articulation, accents, accidents, and Sue's never-ending obsession with Kenny G. 

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about peak practice, artistry, and plenty of saxophonic nonsense. We also answer your question! 

Dr. Wally and Sue catch up on all things saxophone and answer your questions!

Dr. Wally interviews concert saxophone virtuosos Timothy McAllister! We chat about his new line of mouthpieces, practicing, overtones, and much more nerdy goodness! Learn more about Dr. McAllister: https://timothymcallister.com His new line of mouthpieces: https://backunmusical.com

Dr. Wally chats with Jack Finucane, owner of the Boston Sax Shop about the launch of the Nexus saxophone, modern saxophone trends, and other nonsense. Check out the new line of saxophones here: https://www.nexussaxophones.com

Dr. Wally and Sue chat about improvisation outside the jazz setting!

Dr. Wally and Sue chat about saxophone fundamentals, and check out a NEW album from the Nexas Saxophone Quartet! Check out Sue's recording of Enveloped (free download): https://youtu.be/2kVfd3nBpcg Thanks to Key Leaves for sponsoring us! Get a huge discount here: https://keyleaves.com/pages/saxophone-academy-discount Check out the Nexas Quartet!  https://www.nexasquartet.com

Dr. Wally and Sue chat about flying fingers and answer your questions! Preorder the NEW 56 Select (alto and tenor): https://www.windycitywoodwinds.com/products Huge Thanks to Key Leaves, get a sweet discount on the most innovative saxophone accessories here: https://keyleaves.com/pages/saxophone-academy-discount

Dr. Wally and Sue talk about improvisation, the benefits of classical study, and answer your questions! Huge thanks to our sponsor, Key Leaves! Follow the link for a big discount on the coolest sax accessories: https://keyleaves.com/pages/saxophone-academy-discount   Download "Enveloped" by Jenni Watson: https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/podcast

Wally and Sue chat about the Selmer Supreme, "Chops" by Dan Graser, and answer listener questions! Download our first commissioned composition by Jenni Watson, "Enveloped" - https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/podcast   Thanks to our Sponsor, Key Leaves! Check out the best saxophone care products and get the Academy discount! - https://keyleaves.com/pages/saxophone-academy-discount

Sue and Wally chat about a cool new gear, a new record from Alexa Tarantino, and answer your questions! Check out our sponsor for a BIG discount on our favorite accessories, Thanks Key Leaves! https://keyleaves.com/pages/saxophone-academy-discount Alexa Tarantino's new album: https://alexatarantino.com/product/firefly-cd/  

Dr. Wally and Susan Fancher are back! Check out this week's sponsor for 20% off one of our favorite saxophone accessories:  https://keyleaves.com/pages/saxophone-academy-discount

Dr. Wally and Sue chat about industry news, a recent CD from the Branford Marsalis Quartet, and dig into the mailbag! Venn Reed: https://www.daddario.com/venn/ New Saxophones: https://www.sax.co.uk/nammshowsax2020.irs  

Wally and Sue check out a CD by the Masato Kumoi Sax Quartet, chat about industry news and new products, and answer listener questions! If you have a question for the podcast, get in touch: [email protected]

Wally and Sue chat about our winter love for new saxophone gear and have some recommendations! We dive into the mailbag and answer listener questions, and if YOU have a question, hit us up: [email protected] Eastman 52nd Street Alto Review: https://youtu.be/2ubnuEPNaVg Otto Link Alto Review: https://youtu.be/L5crDIqcNMU  

Wally and Sue chat about goals for the new musical decade, check out an album by Chad Eby, and answer your questions. Exciting news: We're switching to a weekly format this year. More episodes, more content, more good stuff! Email us with your saxophone questions: [email protected] Wally's Tips for saxophone goals: https://youtu.be/7DNKS14sT3g Chad Eby's Album: https://chadeby.bandcamp.com/  

Sue and Wally talk about a new recording from concert saxophone virtuoso Timothy McAllister, some cool new products, and helping your beginning students navigate the blues. Wanna look good and stay warm? Check out our new Saxophone Academy hoodies!: https://www.teepublic.com/user/saxacademy McAllister CD: https://www.amazon.com/Connesson-Trane-Concerto-saxophone-orchestra/dp/B07P5TJP6P Gap Cap: https://keyleaves.com/products/gapcap

Wally and Sue chat about upcoming industry events, some saxophone product news, and a new CD from Matt Olson. We dig into the mailbag and answer listener questions. Hit us up with questions! [email protected] Matt Olson: http://originarts.com/oa2/recordings/recording.php?TitleID=22167 Vandoren Competition: https://app.getacceptd.com/veacompetition Recordings Referenced in the episode,  Dan Higgins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlYRNBXygUc Paul Desmond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3M6Mkn-nOs

Wally and Sue chat about industry news, a new CD by Dave Camwell, and dive into the mailbag. In the podcast community news:  Sean Imboden's Etude Book: https://www.seanimboden.com/store Dave Camwell's Second Wind: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/dave-camwell/279898753?app=music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Benjamin Crouch's Marcello transcription: https://www.reddit.com/r/Saxophonics/comments/d5xror/alessandro_marcello_oboe_concerto_in_d_minor_i/ Reed Pop Test video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwasCPKkzAg New Selmer Mouthpiece: https://www.selmer.fr/instruinfo.php?page=NEW&groupe=comp

Wally and Sue chat about the debut album from Paul Nedzela, improving your intonation, and Zen in the Art of Archery. Support the podcast and stay warm this fall with NEW long sleeve tees and hoodies from the Saxophone Academy: https://www.teepublic.com/user/saxacademy Check out Paul Nedzela's new album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/introducing-paul-nedzela-feat-dan-nimmer-david-wong/1465204357 Vandoren Emerging Artist Competition: https://veacompetition.com/ Zen in the Art of Archery: https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Art-Archery-Eugen-Herrigel-ebook/dp/B078WH2DJ5