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Saxophone Academy

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Dr. Wally Wallace and Susan Fancher discuss creative strategies for saxophone performance and pedagogy.
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Episodes

Tango and the Tongue

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...

Jul 26, 202143 minEp. 29

Flying Fingers

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

Jul 19, 202141 minEp. 28

BeBop N' Bach

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

Jul 12, 202152 minEp. 27

Chops Supreme

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

Jul 05, 202135 minEp. 26

Big Practice Little Time

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/

Jun 28, 202147 minEp. 25

Saxophone Reboot!

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

Jun 21, 202136 minEp. 24

Marsalis, Meyer, and More

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

Mar 12, 202031 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Chamber Challenges

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

Feb 27, 202045 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Valentine Gear

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

Feb 18, 202034 minEp. 22

New Year New Saxo-Goals!

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/...

Feb 06, 202033 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Virtuosity and the Blues

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...

Dec 03, 201948 minEp. 20

Episode 18: Tips, News, and Reviews!

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...

Nov 14, 201952 minEp. 19

Pumpkin Spice Reeds

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=Uwas...

Oct 29, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 18

Episode 16: Zen and the Saxophone

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...

Oct 15, 201952 minEp. 17

Episode 15: Inner Game of Saxophone

Wally and Sue chat about back to school equipment, peak performance, military band auditions and the FIRST installment of the Saxophone Book Club! Support the podcast and look good while you're doing it with the NEW Saxophone Academy T-shirts, Hoodies, and Coffee Mugs!: https://www.teepublic.com/user/saxacademy

Sep 19, 201957 minEp. 16

Episode 14: Slap Tongue Time

Wally and Sue chat about the fine art of slap tonguing, Wally's new vintage mouthpiece, the Bell Ring from Peak Performance Woodwinds, and answer questions from the mailbag. We also announce the new "Saxophone Book Club" segment (link below). Be sure to check out our cool new Saxophone Academy Merchandise! Support the podcast and look good while you're doing it: http://tee.pub/lic/HWBEoORKtjg Peak Performance Woodwinds - Bell Ring: https://peakperformancewoodwinds.com/bell_rings Book Club: https...

Aug 27, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 15

Episode 12: Overtones and Zoot

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

Jul 12, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 13

Episode 11: Frogs, Scales, and New Gear

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! wally@gatecitysax.com

Jun 28, 201957 minEp. 12

Episode 10: Turbo Tongue

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/...

Jun 13, 201955 minEp. 11

Episode 9: Transcribing, Marble, and Fuego

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

May 30, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 10

Episode 8: Remembering Hemke

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

May 15, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 9

Episode 6: Practice Hacks and Legos

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

Apr 04, 20191 hr 8 minEp. 7

Episode 5: Tales from the Pro (Failure is an Option)

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

Mar 19, 20191 hrEp. 6

Episode 4: Reed Rituals

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

Mar 02, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 5

Episode 3: Warmups, Reviews and News!

Sue Fancher and Wally Wallace explore ways to find your perfect warmup routine, discuss a new Etude Book from Adam Larson, Review a recording from Jazz saxophonist JD Allen, and answer your questions! Huge thanks to our sponsor, Effiny Music, a boutique publisher of music for saxophone: https://effinymusic.com JD Allen, Love Stone: https://amzn.to/2DD55Z5 Leaps and Sounds: http://adamlarsonjazz.com/store/49265464 Rousseau on articulation: https://youtu.be/NmTDTru0Hog...

Feb 14, 201956 minEp. 4

Episode 2: Practicing Less

Susan Fancher and Wally Wallace discuss the concept of practicing less (material, not time), review Stephen Page's new CD, share insights on Freelancing, and answer listener questions! A huge thanks to our sponsor this week: Effiny Music, a boutique publisher of awesome modern music for saxophone and saxophone quartet. Check out their catalogue at: http://effinymusic.com

Jan 31, 201955 minEp. 3

Episode 1: Saxophone Resolutions

Saxophonists Susan Fancher and Wally Wallace discuss their saxophone goals for the new year, setting goals for students, and keeping ourselves and students motivated. Learn more about Susan Fancher: https://susanfancher.weebly.com Sue's story of Bach with Branford: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYpzbe6ns58

Jan 17, 201939 minEp. 1
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