• Everything Saxophone Podcast

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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!
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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
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  • Saxophonist Reggie Padilla; How Being Versatile Created Amazing Opportunities, Ep. 243
    2025/04/17
    Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, spoke with Reggie Padilla, Saxophonist and Author, about how being versatile created amazing opportunities. Donna sits down with the incredibly versatile saxophonist Reggie Padilla to dive deep into his musical path — from surfing with a sax to creating his EP First Light, his etude book Reflecting Changes, and how he built his home studio setup. You’ll also hear what made him choose P. Mauriat saxophones and how versatility opened unexpected doors in his career. Here's what we've talked about 🎷 Musical beginnings 🎷 What made him focus on playing saxophone 🎷 Moving to Hawaii – better weather and more gig opportunities for him 🎷 His home recording set-up 🎷 Arrangement for his work for hire projects 🎷 His EP ‘First Light’ and how he made it 🎷 Etude book ‘Reflecting Changes’ 🎷 How he make use of Switcher Studio during the pandemic 🎷 What convinced him to get P Mauriat saxophone 🎷 His mouthpiece 🎷 Reggie’s clear vibrato saxophone 🎷 How he made playing sax while surfing possible Discover more of Reggie Padilla, their bio, details about their music, and socials here: https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophonist-reggie-padilla-how-being-versatile-created-amazing-opportunities 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 showsBonus videos packed with behind-the-scenes contentSearchable transcripts for every episodeEarly 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! P. Mauriat is a proud sponsor of the Everything Saxophone Podcast. P. Mauriat saxophones are handmade start to finish in Taiwan by skilled artisans and their families. Each P. Mauriat saxophone features a hand hammered bell; hand-hammering creates a durable alloy that is both aesthetically and sonically beautiful. P. Mauriat is the only saxophone manufacturer in the world that manufactures a true, full line saxophone choir: sopranino, soprano saxes with two necks or unibody construction, a curved soprano, alto and tenor saxophones with traditional French bores and drawn tone holes or alto and tenor saxophones with rolled tone holes and Germanic style bores, a tenor sax without a high F# key, Low A AND Low Bb baritone saxes, a professional bass saxophone, and entry level, intermediate, and pro lines all voiced SATB. P. Mauriat also makes entry level, intermediate, and professional clarinets, intermediate and professional flutes, and entry level through pre-professional trumpets. P. Mauriat is also fully product-supported, with an actual human being brand manager and an ever-growing parts pipeline. Check out the new P. Mauriat Venus Alto and Tenor saxophones, made of a 95% copper alloy with silver key work and Black Pearl key touches. Great artists such as Kirk Whalum, Derek Brown, Roxy Coss, Adam Larson, Jason Marshall, Khari Allen Lee, Laura Dreyer, Dan White, and Terell Stafford have trusted their sound to P. Mauriat Musical Instruments. Whether you’re a beginning musician, an advancing student, or a working professional, P. Mauriat has an instrument that will fit both your musical tastes and your budget. See your local dealer for details!
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    1 時間 27 分
  • Saxophonist Dr Scott Litroff - How to Be An Effective Performer
    2025/04/04
    Ever wondered how a violinist 🎻 became a master of the saxophone 🎷? This week on the podcast, Donna sits down with the incredible Dr. Scott Litroff—who shares his journey from picking up the violin to finding his true voice on the sax. It all started with a moment of inspiration (and a little nudge from Perry Goldstein), but what truly set Scott apart was his approach to music: letting his ears be his guide, embracing mistakes as stepping stones, and developing a fearless performance philosophy. Scott also takes us behind the scenes of his latest single, "Never Forget," sharing how it was produced and the creative process behind its powerful sound. Don't miss these episode highlights: 🎷 Meeting Scott at NAMM 2025 🎷 His introduction to music 🎷 Your ears should be your guide 🎷 How he transitioned his interest from violin to saxophone 🎷 Influence of Perry Goldstein 🎷 How Scott became lyrical in the altissimo range 🎷 Tips on playing the altissimo 🎷 Mistakes are a path to the right note 🎷 Opportunities he got while studying at Stony Brook University 🎷 How Scott developed his performance philosophy to not worry about failing 🎷 A powerful quote from Yo Yo Ma 🎷 How studying other instruments helped Scott become a better improviser and musician 🎷 How the legacy of the masters can be a blessing but also a curse 🎷 Social acceptance 🎷 Importance of healthy practice sessions 🎷 Letting go of this 1 belief will allow you to improvise with more freedom 🎷 Learning an instrument is a journey 🎷 Working with Darren Rahn 🎷 Finding the right mouthpiece and reed 🎷 His gear and recommendations 🎷 What he likes most about P Mauriat 🎷 His ‘Never Forget’ single with Darren Rahn 🎷 Other projects Click here to discover more about Dr. Scott Litroff & P Mauriat! 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 showsBonus videos packed with behind-the-scenes contentSearchable transcripts for every episodeEarly 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! P. Mauriat is a proud sponsor of the Everything Saxophone Podcast. P. Mauriat saxophones are handmade start to finish in Taiwan by skilled artisans and their families. Each P. Mauriat saxophone features a hand hammered bell; hand-hammering creates a durable alloy that is both aesthetically and sonically beautiful. P. Mauriat is the only saxophone manufacturer in the world that manufactures a true, full line saxophone choir: sopranino, soprano saxes with two necks or unibody construction, a curved soprano, alto and tenor saxophones with traditional French bores and drawn tone holes or alto and tenor saxophones with rolled tone holes and Germanic style bores, a tenor sax without a high F# key, Low A AND Low Bb baritone saxes, a professional bass saxophone, and entry level, intermediate, and pro lines all voiced SATB. P. Mauriat also makes entry level, intermediate, and professional clarinets, intermediate and professional flutes, and entry level through pre-professional trumpets. P. Mauriat is also fully product-supported, with an actual human being brand manager and an ever-growing parts pipeline. Check out the new P. Mauriat Venus Alto and Tenor saxophones, made of a 95% copper alloy with silver key work and Black Pearl key touches. Great artists such as Kirk Whalum, Derek Brown, Roxy Coss, Adam Larson, Jason Marshall, Khari Allen Lee, Laura Dreyer, Dan White, and Terell Stafford have trusted their sound to P. Mauriat Musical Instruments. Whether you’re a beginning musician, an advancing student, or a working professional, P. Mauriat has an instrument that will fit both your musical tastes and your budget. See your local dealer for details!
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    2 時間 24 分
  • Jason Gay; How Embracing Jazz History Shaped His Performing Career, Ep 241
    2025/03/21

    We’re back! 🎷🎙️

    After a short break, Everything Saxophone Podcast returns with an incredible episode featuring Jason Gay!

    Donna sits down with Jason for a fascinating conversation about his journey in music, the gear he swears by, and the lessons he's learned along the way.

    Here's the highlights of the episode:

    🎷 How Donna met Jason
    🎷 Why ligature matters
    🎷 Why Jason loves Jody Jazz mouthpieces
    🎷 More onto his gear and set-up
    🎷 How he got into music
    🎷 Lesson from Joe Viola
    🎷 Tip from Eddie Bayard
    🎷 Why improving his tone takes most of his practice time
    🎷 Similarities of learning a language to music
    🎷 Sidney Bechet and his influence to Jason
    🎷 His new book about Sidney Bechet
    🎷 How joining the Navy Band opened up many opportunities

    This episode is packed with inspiration and valuable insights for every saxophonist and music lover. 🎧 Tune in now and let us know your favorite takeaway in the comments!

    Find Jason Gay's links HERE.

    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!

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    1 時間 42 分

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