Electric Sax Pants
Dr. Sue and Dr. Wally chat about music for electronics, new gear, and old friends.
Mar 07, 2025•45 min•Ep. 59
Saxophone Academy
Dr. Wally Wallace and Susan Fancher discuss creative strategies for saxophone performance and pedagogy.
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Episodes
Developing Artistry with Dr. Heidi Radtke!
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat with Dr. Heidi about developing your sound, refining artistry, and pursuing a career in music.
Jan 29, 2025•53 min•Ep. 58
Learning Jazz
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
Nov 22, 2024•51 min•Ep. 57
Fast Etudes and Faster Fingers
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue break down learning the blistering new etudes from Jenni Watson - download for free here: https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/Watson
Oct 26, 2024•39 min•Ep. 56
Gettin' Chops Back and Mailbag questions!
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue answer your questions about getting back into shape, soprano fingerings, C-melody saxophones and other nonsense.
Oct 21, 2024•46 min•Ep. 55
New Etudes and More (free .pdf download)
https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/Watson
Sep 26, 2024•35 min•Ep. 54
Under Pressure: Sue's Soapbox
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue discuss the importance of applied pressure to applicable applications of applied saxophonics. Also, sue gets Angry.
Mar 29, 2024•37 min•Ep. 53
Groundhog Deja Vu
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about the magic of repeated performances and answer YOUR questions!
Mar 18, 2024•49 min•Ep. 52
Measure Impossible!
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.
Feb 09, 2024•45 min•Ep. 51
5 Keys to a GREAT Rehearsal
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".
Feb 02, 2024•44 min•Ep. 50
Practice Secrets
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.
Nov 02, 2023•43 min•Ep. 49
The Dark Tone
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.
Jun 12, 2023•46 min•Ep. 48
Preparing for Recording!
Dr. Sue and Dr. Wally chat about recording for a recording session and answer your questions...well, some of them.
May 01, 2023•55 min•Ep. 47
Soprano Double and Double Trouble
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about doubling on soprano and switching between classical and jazz mouthpieces.
Apr 11, 2023•34 min•Ep. 46
Dead Reeds and Horn Upgrades
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue discuss the ethics of reed euthanasia and answer your questions!
Mar 19, 2023•39 min•Ep. 45
Atomic Saxophone Habits
Dr. Wally and Sue talk about practice habits and answer your questions!
Feb 24, 2023•50 min•Ep. 44
Lifelong Lessons and Practice time!
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue talk about being a lifelong learner and answer YOUR questions!
Feb 14, 2023•38 min•Ep. 43
Selmer Christmas Supreme?
Dr. Wally and Sue chat about gift ideas for the beloved saxophonist in your life. Also, is the Supreme worth the money?!
Dec 25, 2022•56 min•Ep. 42
Vibrato Legends
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue share recordings of what has influenced their vibrato and discuss performance and pedagogy!
Dec 12, 2022•57 min•Ep. 41
Sax got Rhythm
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about rhythmic resources and answer listener questions!
Dec 03, 2022•38 min•Ep. 40
Sax for the People!
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about performance opportunities, the price of quartet music, and answer YOUR questions!
Nov 18, 2022•48 min•Ep. 39
The Deadly B
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue dive into the music of Alfred Desenclos, Honking Catastrophes, and strategies to hide one's poor intonation.
Nov 11, 2022•48 min•Ep. 38
The $700 Ligature!
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
Oct 28, 2022•51 min•Ep. 37
Accents and Accidents
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about articulation, accents, accidents, and Sue's never-ending obsession with Kenny G.
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 36
Peak Practice (the summer shed)
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about peak practice, artistry, and plenty of saxophonic nonsense. We also answer your question!
Jul 18, 2022•44 min•Ep. 35
Summer Saxophone!
Dr. Wally and Sue catch up on all things saxophone and answer your questions!
Jun 13, 2022•54 min•Ep. 34
Timothy McAllister!
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
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 33
Jack from Boston Sax Shop
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
Feb 20, 2022•46 min•Ep. 32
Improvisation Everywhere
Dr. Wally and Sue chat about improvisation outside the jazz setting!
Aug 10, 2021•39 min•Ep. 31
Money for Sax
Aug 02, 2021•56 min•Ep. 30
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