Saxophone Academy
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Dr. Wally Wallace and Susan Fancher discuss creative strategies for saxophone performance and pedagogy.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
Dr. Wally Wallace and Susan Fancher discuss creative strategies for saxophone performance and pedagogy.
Language:
English
Website:
https://saxacademy.podbean.com
Episodes
Under Pressure: Sue's Soapbox
3/29/2024
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue discuss the importance of applied pressure to applicable applications of applied saxophonics. Also, sue gets Angry.
Duration:00:37:13
Groundhog Deja Vu
3/18/2024
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about the magic of repeated performances and answer YOUR questions!
Duration:00:49:23
Measure Impossible!
2/9/2024
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.
Duration:00:44:55
5 Keys to a GREAT Rehearsal
2/2/2024
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".
Duration:00:43:45
Practice Secrets
11/2/2023
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.
Duration:00:43:10
The Dark Tone
6/12/2023
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.
Duration:00:46:04
Preparing for Recording!
5/1/2023
Dr. Sue and Dr. Wally chat about recording for a recording session and answer your questions...well, some of them.
Duration:00:55:16
Soprano Double and Double Trouble
4/11/2023
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about doubling on soprano and switching between classical and jazz mouthpieces.
Duration:00:33:51
Dead Reeds and Horn Upgrades
3/19/2023
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue discuss the ethics of reed euthanasia and answer your questions!
Duration:00:39:06
Atomic Saxophone Habits
2/23/2023
Dr. Wally and Sue talk about practice habits and answer your questions!
Duration:00:50:01
Lifelong Lessons and Practice time!
2/14/2023
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue talk about being a lifelong learner and answer YOUR questions!
Duration:00:37:42
Selmer Christmas Supreme?
12/25/2022
Dr. Wally and Sue chat about gift ideas for the beloved saxophonist in your life. Also, is the Supreme worth the money?!
Duration:00:56:11
Vibrato Legends
12/12/2022
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue share recordings of what has influenced their vibrato and discuss performance and pedagogy!
Duration:00:56:33
Sax got Rhythm
12/3/2022
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about rhythmic resources and answer listener questions!
Duration:00:38:17
Sax for the People!
11/18/2022
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about performance opportunities, the price of quartet music, and answer YOUR questions!
Duration:00:47:44
The Deadly B
11/11/2022
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue dive into the music of Alfred Desenclos, Honking Catastrophes, and strategies to hide one's poor intonation.
Duration:00:48:07
The $700 Ligature!
10/28/2022
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
Duration:00:50:34
Accents and Accidents
7/25/2022
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about articulation, accents, accidents, and Sue's never-ending obsession with Kenny G.
Peak Practice (the summer shed)
7/18/2022
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about peak practice, artistry, and plenty of saxophonic nonsense. We also answer your question!
Duration:00:43:58
Summer Saxophone!
6/13/2022
Dr. Wally and Sue catch up on all things saxophone and answer your questions!
Duration:00:53:35