Explore every episode of the podcast Saxophone Academy
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| Silent Practice and Rhythmic Strategies. | 03 sept. 2026 | 00:45:52 | |
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue discuss modern silent practice tools (Emeo and Travel Sax) and exercises for improving rhythm and feel! | |||
| Saxophone Summer Secrets | 25 août 2026 | 00:46:57 | |
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about the ultimate summer saxophone camp, warmups from around the world, and the SECRET SAUCE for great performance! | |||
| Chasing Sax Outliers | 24 avr. 2026 | 00:45:04 | |
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about Saxophone Outliers and why are students are driving us nuts. Upcoming projects, reviews, and more! | |||
| 1,000 Saxophonists walk into a bar... | 20 mars 2026 | 00:48:46 | |
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about North America's giant saxophone conference, amazing performances, and raising our standards. | |||
| Dr. Jonathan Helton: The French Connection! | 10 mars 2026 | 01:01:06 | |
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! | |||
| Practicing Creativity with Dr. Nicki Roman! | 10 oct. 2025 | 00:56:35 | |
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat with Dr. Nicki about the art of creativity, improvisation, burnout, practice planning and MUCH more! | |||
| One Giant Saxophonic Leap!! | 03 oct. 2025 | 00:44:07 | |
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 | |||
| The World's Largest Saxophone School, with Nigel McGill! | 28 sept. 2025 | 00:57:31 | |
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! | |||
| Electric Sax Pants | 07 mars 2025 | 00:45:03 | |
Dr. Sue and Dr. Wally chat about music for electronics, new gear, and old friends. | |||
| Developing Artistry with Dr. Heidi Radtke! | 29 janv. 2025 | 00:52:38 | |
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat with Dr. Heidi about developing your sound, refining artistry, and pursuing a career in music. | |||
| Learning Jazz | 22 nov. 2024 | 00:51:27 | |
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 | |||
| Fast Etudes and Faster Fingers | 26 oct. 2024 | 00:38:49 | |
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue break down learning the blistering new etudes from Jenni Watson - download for free here: https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/Watson | |||
| Gettin' Chops Back and Mailbag questions! | 21 oct. 2024 | 00:46:26 | |
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue answer your questions about getting back into shape, soprano fingerings, C-melody saxophones and other nonsense. | |||
| New Etudes and More (free .pdf download) | 26 sept. 2024 | 00:34:38 | |
| Under Pressure: Sue's Soapbox | 29 mars 2024 | 00:37:13 | |
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue discuss the importance of applied pressure to applicable applications of applied saxophonics. Also, sue gets Angry. | |||
| Groundhog Deja Vu | 18 mars 2024 | 00:49:23 | |
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about the magic of repeated performances and answer YOUR questions! | |||
| Measure Impossible! | 09 févr. 2024 | 00:44:55 | |
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. | |||
| 5 Keys to a GREAT Rehearsal | 02 févr. 2024 | 00:43:45 | |
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". | |||
| Practice Secrets | 02 nov. 2023 | 00:43:10 | |
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. | |||
| The Dark Tone | 12 juin 2023 | 00:46:04 | |
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. | |||
| Preparing for Recording! | 01 mai 2023 | 00:55:16 | |
Dr. Sue and Dr. Wally chat about recording for a recording session and answer your questions...well, some of them. | |||
| Soprano Double and Double Trouble | 11 avr. 2023 | 00:33:51 | |
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about doubling on soprano and switching between classical and jazz mouthpieces. | |||
| Dead Reeds and Horn Upgrades | 19 mars 2023 | 00:39:06 | |
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue discuss the ethics of reed euthanasia and answer your questions! | |||
| Atomic Saxophone Habits | 24 févr. 2023 | 00:50:01 | |
Dr. Wally and Sue talk about practice habits and answer your questions! | |||
| Lifelong Lessons and Practice time! | 14 févr. 2023 | 00:37:42 | |
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue talk about being a lifelong learner and answer YOUR questions! | |||
| Selmer Christmas Supreme? | 25 déc. 2022 | 00:56:11 | |
Dr. Wally and Sue chat about gift ideas for the beloved saxophonist in your life. Also, is the Supreme worth the money?! | |||
| Vibrato Legends | 12 déc. 2022 | 00:56:33 | |
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue share recordings of what has influenced their vibrato and discuss performance and pedagogy! | |||
| Sax got Rhythm | 03 déc. 2022 | 00:38:17 | |
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about rhythmic resources and answer listener questions! | |||
| Sax for the People! | 18 nov. 2022 | 00:47:44 | |
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about performance opportunities, the price of quartet music, and answer YOUR questions! | |||
| The Deadly B | 11 nov. 2022 | 00:48:07 | |
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue dive into the music of Alfred Desenclos, Honking Catastrophes, and strategies to hide one's poor intonation. | |||
| The $700 Ligature! | 28 oct. 2022 | 00:50:34 | |
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 | |||
| Accents and Accidents | 25 juil. 2022 | 01:03:39 | |
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about articulation, accents, accidents, and Sue's never-ending obsession with Kenny G. | |||
| Peak Practice (the summer shed) | 18 juil. 2022 | 00:43:58 | |
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about peak practice, artistry, and plenty of saxophonic nonsense. We also answer your question! | |||
| Summer Saxophone! | 13 juin 2022 | 00:53:36 | |
Dr. Wally and Sue catch up on all things saxophone and answer your questions! | |||
| Timothy McAllister! | 06 juin 2022 | 01:19:46 | |
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 | |||
| Jack from Boston Sax Shop | 20 févr. 2022 | 00:45:34 | |
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 | |||
| Improvisation Everywhere | 10 août 2021 | 00:38:45 | |
Dr. Wally and Sue chat about improvisation outside the jazz setting! | |||
| Money for Sax | 02 août 2021 | 00:55:38 | |
| Tango and the Tongue | 26 juil. 2021 | 00:43:12 | |
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): 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 | |||
| Flying Fingers | 19 juil. 2021 | 00:41:01 | |
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 | |||
| BeBop N' Bach | 12 juil. 2021 | 00:52:20 | |
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 | |||
| Chops Supreme | 05 juil. 2021 | 00:35:27 | |
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 | |||
| Big Practice Little Time | 28 juin 2021 | 00:46:48 | |
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/
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| Saxophone Reboot! | 21 juin 2021 | 00:36:24 | |
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 | |||
| Marsalis, Meyer, and More | 12 mars 2020 | 00:31:00 | |
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
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| Chamber Challenges | 27 févr. 2020 | 00:45:19 | |
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: thesaxophoneacademy@gmail.com | |||
| Valentine Gear | 18 févr. 2020 | 00:33:55 | |
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: thesaxophoneacademy@gmail.com Eastman 52nd Street Alto Review: https://youtu.be/2ubnuEPNaVg Otto Link Alto Review: https://youtu.be/L5crDIqcNMU
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| New Year New Saxo-Goals! | 06 févr. 2020 | 00:32:41 | |
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: thesaxophoneacademy@gmail.com Wally's Tips for saxophone goals: https://youtu.be/7DNKS14sT3g Chad Eby's Album: https://chadeby.bandcamp.com/
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| Virtuosity and the Blues | 03 déc. 2019 | 00:48:21 | |
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 | |||
| Episode 18: Tips, News, and Reviews! | 14 nov. 2019 | 00:51:58 | |
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! thesaxophoneacademy@gmail.com 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 | |||