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

Nov 22, 2024
Learning Jazz
Nov 22, 2024
Nov 22, 2024
51 min
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

Oct 26, 2024
Fast Etudes and Faster Fingers
Oct 26, 2024
Oct 26, 2024
38 min
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
38 min

Oct 21, 2024
Gettin' Chops Back and Mailbag questions!
Oct 21, 2024
Oct 21, 2024
46 min
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

Sep 26, 2024
New Etudes and More (free .pdf download)
Sep 26, 2024
Sep 26, 2024
34 min
https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/Watson
Sep 26, 2024
34 min

Mar 29, 2024
Under Pressure: Sue's Soapbox
Mar 29, 2024
Mar 29, 2024
37 min
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

Mar 18, 2024
Groundhog Deja Vu
Mar 18, 2024
Mar 18, 2024
49 min
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about the magic of repeated performances and answer YOUR questions!
Mar 18, 2024
49 min

Feb 9, 2024
Measure Impossible!
Feb 9, 2024
Feb 9, 2024
44 min
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 9, 2024
44 min

Feb 2, 2024
5 Keys to a GREAT Rehearsal
Feb 2, 2024
Feb 2, 2024
43 min
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 2, 2024
43 min

Nov 2, 2023
Practice Secrets
Nov 2, 2023
Nov 2, 2023
43 min
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 2, 2023
43 min

Jun 12, 2023
The Dark Tone
Jun 12, 2023
Jun 12, 2023
46 min
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

