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Everything Saxophone Podcast

Everything Saxophone Podcast

著者： Donna Schwartz
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 Each episode, your Host Donna Schwartz brings you interviews, news, and reviews with some of the most exciting saxophonists in the world today. This is the place for the saxophone community to come together and learn through getting into the minds of our saxophone heroes. Enjoy the show and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Copyright 2024 Everything Saxophone Podcast アート エンターテインメント・舞台芸術 音楽
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  • Saxophonist David Bixler; Pursuing Creative Conversations With Improvisation, Ep 250

    Saxophonist David Bixler; Pursuing Creative Conversations With Improvisation, Ep 250
    2025/08/07

    Saxophonist and composer David Bixler joins host Donna Schwartz on the ep. 250 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast to share his musical journey, creative insights, and more!

    Below is a detailed timestamp guide to help you navigate the key highlights of our conversation with David Bixler:

    00:00 How he got into music
    06:17 Mentors and inspirations while starting out
    12:44 What made him move to New York
    16:15 His ‘Blue Note’ story
    18:37 His advice for those who get intimidated on jamming with others
    22:55 What you shouldn’t do at a jam session
    30:07 “If you operate from fear, you’ll never grow”
    40:28 Influence of Langston Hughes
    49:03 Thought process for improvisation
    51:09 Playing for a trio
    01:02:48 Music as a conversation

    Explore more about David Bixler—his music, background, and socials—all in one place: https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophonist-david-bixler-pursuing-creative-conversations-with-improvisation-ep-250

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  • Saxophonist Jimmy Farace; Understanding The Past to Maximize His Growth, Ep 249

    Saxophonist Jimmy Farace; Understanding The Past to Maximize His Growth, Ep 249
    2025/07/24
    In Episode 249 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, hosted by Donna Schwartz, rising star, baritone saxophonist Jimmy Farace, joins us for a conversation about storytelling through music, his influences, and his newly released debut album. Below is a detailed timestamp guide to help you navigate the key highlights of our conversation with Jimmy Farace: 00:00 - His introduction to music 04:13 - Mark Colby’s influence on him 06:33 - Categories of what to practice 10:11 - How he creates his own lines 13:49 - Mentors that stood out in his college days 22:06 - Influences on his writing today 24:47 - What kept him busy during pandemic 33:26 - Learning the business side of music 37:16 - How he got into teaching 44:07 - Showcasing the beauty of the bari sax 49:45 - Creating his album 52:53 - How he was responsible for every note 57:30 - His setup while touring 01:03:23 - Soloing tips for bari sax players 01:10:00 - The cons of using bari saxes with the low A key 01:14:22 - Gear and setup 01:20:45 - Upcoming project Explore more about Jimmy Farace—his music, background, and socials—all in one place: https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophonist-jimmy-farace-understanding-the-past-to-maximize-his-growth-ep-249 Become a Patron today! Love our content? Want even more behind-the-scenes access? By becoming a Patron, you’ll get exclusive perks such as: A complete, always-updated listing of all our shows Bonus videos packed with behind-the-scenes content Searchable transcripts for every episode Early access to episodes—hear them before anyone else! Your support keeps the show running and fuels our ability to bring you the best content possible. And the best part? You can join for as little as $2 a month! Be part of something bigger. Join us on Patreon today! Feel stuck playing the same licks? What if you could stop overthinking, ditch the sheet music, and take confident, expressive solos — anywhere, anytime? The free masterclass, How to Improvise With Confidence, has helped thousands of sax players break out of the rut and start playing with freedom. It’s not about memorizing more theory. It’s about unlocking the instincts and tools you already have — so you can finally solo the way you hear it in your head. If you’ve ever felt glued to the page… avoided solos because you didn’t feel ready… or wondered why you still don’t “get” chord changes — this might be your turning point. 👉Click here to watch the masterclass now while it’s still available.
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    1 時間 32 分
  • Saxophonist Dr. Randal Clark; Taking Action To Control Your Destiny, Ep. 248

    Saxophonist Dr. Randal Clark; Taking Action To Control Your Destiny, Ep. 248
    2025/07/10
    In Episode 248 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, host Donna Schwartz sits down with saxophonist, educator, and composer Dr. Randal Clark for an inspiring conversation about music, artistry, and education. Here’s a guided timestamp to check out the highlights of this episode with Dr. Randal Clark —perfect if you want to jump straight to the parts that resonate most with you. 00:00 - Musical beginnings06:21- The 1 cassette influenced his musical path08:51 - How he made his own records9:21 - How he learned improvisation on his own17:36 - The value in transcribing28:54 - The influences that inspired him to become a music educator32:56 - The sax as a tool33:34 - The 1 concept that affects your time management40:08 - The 1 trait you need to get really good at something41:24 - Think your age is an issue? Listen to Randal’s advice43:36 - How serendipity played a role in his career47:15 - Pros & Cons of emulating others55:04 - The musicians on his new release, Midnight59:53 - Advice for putting yourself out there01:02:32 - Randal’s songwriting process01:17:10 - How working with DAW became a roadblock for him01:21:00 - The funny story how Randal started working for Cannonball Musical Instruments01:25:37 - His Vintage Reborn saxophone01:28:05 - How Cannonball is different than most other instrument companies01:33:21 - Randal’s setup01:43:09 - Where you can find Randal and his CD’s online Explore more about Dr. Randal Clark—his music, background, and socials—all in one place: https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophonist-dr-randal-clark-taking-action-to-control-your-destiny-ep-248 Become a Patron today! Love our content? Want even more behind-the-scenes access? By becoming a Patron, you’ll get exclusive perks such as: A complete, always-updated listing of all our shows Bonus videos packed with behind-the-scenes content Searchable transcripts for every episode Early access to episodes—hear them before anyone else! Your support keeps the show running and fuels our ability to bring you the best content possible. And the best part? You can join for as little as $2 a month! Be part of something bigger. Join us on Patreon today! Have You Checked Out The Free Masterclass, How To Improvise With Confidence Yet? If you’re a saxophonist who feels bored with your solos because you play the same licks over and over again, or takes hours and hours to write or work out solos because you feel you can't create anything better when you're playing in the moment, or is afraid to raise your hand to take solos during rehearsals because you feel everyone else is better than you... Register NOW for the Free Masterclass, How to Improvise With Confidence In Any Style of Music. In it, you'll discover: ✅ How to sound more pro improvising using a simple 3-step proven system, so that you don’t have to always rely on using other people’s ideas ✅ How to improvise over any song in any style with 100% confidence even if you are self taught & never studied jazz or don’t know a thing about theory ✅ How to make progress with improvisation by practicing more efficiently AND having more fun ✅ and a whole lot more! Thousands of saxophone players have gotten tremendous value from watching this masterclass, so check it out now while it’s still available.You’ll find the link in the show’s description for this episode. Click this link to Register now while you're thinking about it: https://donnaschwartzmusic.lpages.co/hto-fb-ads-lp-2025/?el=podcast248
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    1 時間 54 分
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