Saxophone Academy

Latest Episodes:

The Deadly B Nov 11, 2022

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Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue dive into the music of Alfred Desenclos, Honking Catastrophes, and strategies to hide one's poor intonation.

The $700 Ligature! Oct 28, 2022

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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

Accents and Accidents Jul 25, 2022

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Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about articulation, accents, accidents, and Sue's never-ending obsession with Kenny G.

Peak Practice (the summer shed) Jul 18, 2022

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Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about peak practice, artistry, and plenty of saxophonic nonsense. We also answer your question!

Summer Saxophone! Jun 13, 2022

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Dr. Wally and Sue catch up on all things saxophone and answer your questions!

Timothy McAllister! Jun 06, 2022

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Dr. Wally interviews concert saxophone virtuosos Timothy McAllister! We chat about his new line of mouthpieces, practicing, overtones, and much more nerdy goodness! Learn more about Dr. McAllister: https://timothymcallister.com

His new line of mouthpieces: https://backunmusical.com

Jack from Boston Sax Shop Feb 20, 2022

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Dr. Wally chats with Jack Finucane, owner of the Boston Sax Shop about the launch of the Nexus saxophone, modern saxophone trends, and other nonsense. Check out the new line of saxophones here: https://www.nexussaxophones.com

Improvisation Everywhere Aug 10, 2021

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Dr. Wally and Sue chat about improvisation outside the jazz setting!

Money for Sax Aug 02, 2021

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Tango and the Tongue Jul 26, 2021

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Dr. Wally and Sue chat about saxophone fundamentals, and check out a NEW album from the Nexas Saxophone Quartet!

Check out Sue's recording of Enveloped (free download):

https://youtu.be/2kVfd3nBpcg

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