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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 Steve Wilson; His Melodic Approach to Improvisation, Ep. 266

    Saxophonist Steve Wilson; His Melodic Approach to Improvisation, Ep. 266
    2026/03/19
    What does it mean to improvise melodically? 🎷 In this new episode, Donna sat down with legendary saxophonist Steve Wilson to talk about his melodic approach to improvisation, his decades-long career, and the musical ideas that continue to shape his playing. With more than 175 recordings and collaborations with artists like Chick Corea and Christian McBride, Steve shares invaluable insights for saxophonists and musicians alike. We also discuss his upcoming album Enduring Sonance, releasing May 1 on Smoke Sessions Records. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 02:59 Why Johnny Hodges is the perfect sound template 05:43 What a good sound really is 07:54 How he got into music 11:14 His first experience in teaching 14:36 How Oboe helped his embouchure and sound 15:49 When he started playing soprano sax 16:36 The easiest saxophone to play but hard to master 28:15 Learn things the right way and don't develop bad habits 31:00 His biggest influence 34:33 Moving to New York 39:13 Golden era of music shops 43:00 His first album 48:33 Adjusting your sound in the studio 55:49 How to get the best sound at a live performance 58:44 Listen and reflect to "Quiet Girl" 01:12:36 Steve's advice for uplifting your audience 01:14:11 Melody and the evolution of jazz education 01:25:07 Listen and reflect to "Helen's Song" Explore more about Steve Wilson-his music, background, and socials-all in one place: https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophonist-steve-wilson-his-melodic-approach-to-improvisation-ep-266 📌 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! CLICK HERE Ever wonder what it would feel like to stop overthinking and just play? 🤔 To hear the changes, trust your instincts, and take confident, creative solos — even if you've always relied on the sheet music? That's exactly what you'll learn in the free masterclass called "How to Improvise With Confidence." Inside, you'll discover: How to simplify improvisation — so it works no matter your skill levelThe trick to creating solos on the spot (even if you were trained to read note-for-note)And how to actually make progress without getting stuck in the practice loop Thousands of sax players have already gone through it - and many say it's the first time improvising finally made sense. Click here to watch the masterclass now while it's still available ➡️ CLICK HERE
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    1 時間 55 分
  • The Saxophone Warrior Chris Ward, Ep 265

    The Saxophone Warrior Chris Ward, Ep 265
    2026/03/05
    What does it really take to become a versatile, fearless saxophonist in today's music scene? In Episode 265 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna sits down with Chris Ward, also known as The Saxophone Warrior, for a wide-ranging conversation about musicianship, discipline, creativity, and pushing beyond traditional boundaries. Find exactly what you're looking for in the episode by using the timestamps below: 00:00 - Musical background 09:23 - What made him pursue music school 12:20 - How to give constructive feedback 13:31 - Responsibilities of a good student 15:15 - Chris' teaching practice 18:15 - Tips for transcribing 21:49 - What made him go to New York 26:10 - Tips for getting wedding band gigs 28:41 - Being prepared for different gig scenarios 34:01 - Studying with Lenny Pickett 36:11 - Chris' routine for reeds 37:05 - Other great tips he learned from Lenny 43:09 - Getting into pedals and effects 51:46 - Multiphonics 01:01:30 - Gauge a gig before getting experimental 01:10:30 - How he came up with the name "Saxophone Warrior" 01:14:03 - Future plans/projects 01:19:08 - Sharing experiences at this year's NAMM ➡️ Explore more about Chris Ward—his music, background, and socials-all in one place: https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophone-warrior-chris-ward-ep-265 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! CLICK HERE Ever wonder what it would feel like to stop overthinking and just play? 🤔 To hear the changes, trust your instincts, and take confident, creative solos — even if you've always relied on the sheet music? That's exactly what you'll learn in the free masterclass called "How to Improvise With Confidence." Inside, you'll discover: How to simplify improvisation — so it works no matter your skill levelThe trick to creating solos on the spot (even if you were trained to read note-for-note)And how to actually make progress without getting stuck in the practice loop Thousands of sax players have already gone through it - and many say it's the first time improvising finally made sense. Click here to watch the masterclass now while it's still available ➡️ HERE
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    1 時間 41 分
  • Award Winning Black Sapphire Cannonball Saxophone; Dr Randal Clark Live at the NAMM Show 2026, Ep. 264

    Award Winning Black Sapphire Cannonball Saxophone; Dr Randal Clark Live at the NAMM Show 2026, Ep. 264
    2026/02/16
    What really makes a saxophone sound: the player, the lacquer… or even the stones? In Episode 264 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz sits down live at the NAMM Show 2026 with Dr. Randal Clark to talk about the Award-Winning Black Sapphire Cannonball Saxophone and the exciting new releases from Cannonball Instruments. ⬇️ Jump to your favorite moments using the time markers below: 00:00 Introductions 00:36 The challenge of creating a beautiful blue finish 01:21 The new 30th Anniversary Black Sapphire Cannonball Sax 02:15 How does lacquer affect the sound 03:57 How the necks for The Big Bell Stone series are unique 05:39 Paul Taylor cameo 03:24 The new Midnight Alto Sax and the effects from the powder in the lacquer 07:05 The difference between the matte black finish on the Raven vs the finish on the Midnight 08:11 The new Black Ruby alto sax 08:56 The importance of the Cannonball Instruments looking beautiful 09:17 The Cannonball Instruments stones and the importance of the density 10:18 The effect the ligature has on your sound 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! CLICK HERE Ever wonder what it would feel like to stop overthinking and just play? 🤔 To hear the changes, trust your instincts, and take confident, creative solos — even if you've always relied on the sheet music? That's exactly what you'll learn in the free masterclass called "How to Improvise With Confidence." Inside, you'll discover: How to simplify improvisation — so it works no matter your skill levelThe trick to creating solos on the spot (even if you were trained to read note-for-note)And how to actually make progress without getting stuck in the practice loop Thousands of sax players have already gone through it - and many say it's the first time improvising finally made sense. Click here to watch the masterclass now while it's still available ➡️ HERE
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    12 分
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