Saxophone Academy

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

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

Episode 7: Low tones, the showboat, and news!

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

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

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
 

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
 
 

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
 
 

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

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