Saxophone Academy

Wally and Sue chat about learning new music efficiently, Collider by the Donald Sinta Quartet, sticky keys, and dive into the mailbag! 

Wally and Sue discuss strategies for practicing Overtones, one of Wally's favorite jazz albums, and how to get great press photos (and why you want them). For a video demonstration of overtones discussed, check out the Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B--85zTtajI

Wally and Sue discuss strategies for structuring your practice session, Sue's CD pick of the week, a NEW mouthpiece from Vandoren, and tips for recording success. If you have questions, hit us up! [email protected]

Sue and Wally discuss strategies for faster articulation, look at some cool new products, check out a NEW CD from Alexa Tarantino, and answer some questions from the mail bag!

Yamaha 62 Video review: https://youtu.be/t9TjBvmm8p4

Sax Spy Endplugs: https://saxspy.com

Alexa Tarantino: https://alexatarantino.com/projects/discography/

Wally and Sue chat about the process of jazz transcription, a limited edition mouthpiece from D'Addario, and a new CD from the Fuego Quartet! Check out the full video review of the marble Select Jazz: 

https://youtu.be/_W6sYCrpT-g

Susan Fancher earned three degrees with Fredrick Hemke during his 50 year career at Northwestern University. On this very special episode, Sue shares stories, memories, wisdom, and lessons learned from the giant of saxophone pedagogy. 

Simple Gifts on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/simple-gifts/443490206

This week Sue and Wally chat about low note strategies, a remarkable album by Phil Woods, and tips on building a better masterclass. 

This week Wally and Sue discuss strategies to overcome technical challenges, dive into the pool of endless neck strap options, and Wally shares one of his all time favorite classical recordings. 

Wally's CD Pick: https://amzn.to/2Ic48dV

SaXholder: https://amzn.to/2IeYCr1

BG Harness: https://amzn.to/2WNVWEV

Sue and Wally discuss industry news, how we teach vibrato, a new recording featuring Alexa Tarantino, and share stories of failure! 

Alexa Tarantino: https://amzn.to/2TgQRTl

Saxophonist's Workbook: https://amzn.to/2CryeXg

Upcoming competitions:

https://breckercompetition.org

http://boswinds.org/index.html

Sue and Wally discuss strategies for better reeds, check out a recording of the H2 quartet, chat about gigging, and answer listener questions! Huge thanks to this week's sponsor, Effiny Music:http://effinymusic.com

Yamaha Venova: https://amzn.to/2HaC1LO

H2 Quartet "Enrapture": https://amzn.to/2EsZZij