Podcast
Saxophone Academy
Dr. Wally Wallace and Susan Fancher discuss creative strategies for saxophone performance and pedagogy.
- Episodes
- 68
- Releases
- Monthly
- Typical length
- 46 min
- On air since
- 2019
- Latest episode
- 1 month ago
Episodes
68 episodes, newest first
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37 min
Strange Lights!
Episode 68
Show notes
Dr. Sue's NEWEST album is out: Strange Lights! Available through Neuma records and all streaming platforms! https://neumarecords.bandcamp.com/album/strange-lights
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46 min
Silent Practice and Rhythmic Strategies.
Episode 67
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Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue discuss modern silent practice tools (Emeo and Travel Sax) and exercises for improving rhythm and feel!
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47 min
Saxophone Summer Secrets
Episode 66
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Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about the ultimate summer saxophone camp, warmups from around the world, and the SECRET SAUCE for great performance!
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45 min
Chasing Sax Outliers
Episode 65
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Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about Saxophone Outliers and why are students are driving us nuts. Upcoming projects, reviews, and more!
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49 min
1,000 Saxophonists walk into a bar...
Episode 64
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Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about North America's giant saxophone conference, amazing performances, and raising our standards.
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1 hr 1 min
Dr. Jonathan Helton: The French Connection!
Episode 63
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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!
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57 min
Practicing Creativity with Dr. Nicki Roman!
Episode 62
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Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat with Dr. Nicki about the art of creativity, improvisation, burnout, practice planning and MUCH more!
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44 min
One Giant Saxophonic Leap!!
Episode 61
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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
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58 min
The World's Largest Saxophone School, with Nigel McGill!
Episode 60
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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!
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45 min
Electric Sax Pants
Episode 59
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Dr. Sue and Dr. Wally chat about music for electronics, new gear, and old friends.
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53 min
Developing Artistry with Dr. Heidi Radtke!
Episode 58
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Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat with Dr. Heidi about developing your sound, refining artistry, and pursuing a career in music.
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51 min
Learning Jazz
Episode 57
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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
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39 min
Fast Etudes and Faster Fingers
Episode 56
Show notes
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue break down learning the blistering new etudes from Jenni Watson - download for free here: https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/Watson
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46 min
Gettin' Chops Back and Mailbag questions!
Episode 55
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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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35 min
New Etudes and More (free .pdf download)
Episode 54
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37 min
Under Pressure: Sue's Soapbox
Episode 53
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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.
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49 min
Groundhog Deja Vu
Episode 52
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Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about the magic of repeated performances and answer YOUR questions!
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45 min
Measure Impossible!
Episode 51
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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.
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44 min
5 Keys to a GREAT Rehearsal
Episode 50
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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".
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43 min
Practice Secrets
Episode 49
Show notes
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.
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