Saxophone Academy

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Episode 18: Tips, News, and Reviews! Nov 14, 2019

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Wally and Sue chat about upcoming industry events, some saxophone product news, and a new CD from Matt Olson. We dig into the mailbag and answer listener questions. Hit us up with questions! thesaxophoneacademy@gmail.com

Matt Olson: http://originarts.com/oa2/recordings/recording.php?TitleID=22167

Vandoren Competition: https://app.getacceptd.com/veacompetition

Recordings Referenced in the episode,

Dan Higgins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlYRNBXygUc

Paul Desmond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3M6Mkn-nOs

Pumpkin Spice Reeds Oct 29, 2019

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Wally and Sue chat about industry news, a new CD by Dave Camwell, and dive into the mailbag. In the podcast community news:

Sean Imboden's Etude Book: https://www.seanimboden.com/store

Dave Camwell's Second Wind: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/dave-camwell/279898753?app=music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Benjamin Crouch's Marcello transcription: https://www.reddit.com/r/Saxophonics/comments/d5xror/alessandro_marcello_oboe_concerto_in_d_minor_i/

Reed Pop Test video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwasCPKkzAg

New Selmer Mouthpiece: https://www.selmer.fr/instruinfo.php?page=NEW&groupe=comp

Episode 16: Zen and the Saxophone Oct 15, 2019

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Wally and Sue chat about the debut album from Paul Nedzela, improving your intonation, and Zen in the Art of Archery. Support the podcast and stay warm this fall with NEW long sleeve tees and hoodies from the Saxophone Academy: https://www.teepublic.com/user/saxacademy

Check out Paul Nedzela's new album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/introducing-paul-nedzela-feat-dan-nimmer-david-wong/1465204357

Vandoren Emerging Artist Competition: https://veacompetition.com/

Zen in the Art of Archery: https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Art-Archery-Eugen-Herrigel-ebook/dp/B078WH2DJ5

Episode 15: Inner Game of Saxophone Sep 19, 2019

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Wally and Sue chat about back to school equipment, peak performance, military band auditions and the FIRST installment of the Saxophone Book Club! Support the podcast and look good while you're doing it with the NEW Saxophone Academy T-shirts, Hoodies, and Coffee Mugs!: https://www.teepublic.com/user/saxacademy

Episode 14: Slap Tongue Time Aug 27, 2019

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Wally and Sue chat about the fine art of slap tonguing, Wally's new vintage mouthpiece, the Bell Ring from Peak Performance Woodwinds, and answer questions from the mailbag. We also announce the new "Saxophone Book Club" segment (link below). Be sure to check out our cool new Saxophone Academy Merchandise! Support the podcast and look good while you're doing it: http://tee.pub/lic/HWBEoORKtjg

Peak Performance Woodwinds - Bell Ring: https://peakperformancewoodwinds.com/bell_rings

Book Club: https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Game-Tennis-Classic-Performance/dp/0679778314/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2KTTR42SGZPM6&keywords=inner+game+of+tennis&qid=1566919488&s=gateway&sprefix=inner+game+of+%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-2

Episode 13: Practice Strategy, News, and Reviews Aug 03, 2019

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Wally and Sue chat about learning new music efficiently, Collider by the Donald Sinta Quartet, sticky keys, and dive into the mailbag!

Episode 12: Overtones and Zoot Jul 12, 2019

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Wally and Sue discuss strategies for practicing Overtones, one of Wally's favorite jazz albums, and how to get great press photos (and why you want them). For a video demonstration of overtones discussed, check out the Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B--85zTtajI

Episode 11: Frogs, Scales, and New Gear Jun 28, 2019

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Wally and Sue discuss strategies for structuring your practice session, Sue's CD pick of the week, a NEW mouthpiece from Vandoren, and tips for recording success. If you have questions, hit us up! wally@gatecitysax.com

Episode 10: Turbo Tongue Jun 13, 2019

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Sue and Wally discuss strategies for faster articulation, look at some cool new products, check out a NEW CD from Alexa Tarantino, and answer some questions from the mail bag!

Yamaha 62 Video review: https://youtu.be/t9TjBvmm8p4

Sax Spy Endplugs: https://saxspy.com

Alexa Tarantino: https://alexatarantino.com/projects/discography/

Episode 9: Transcribing, Marble, and Fuego May 30, 2019

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Wally and Sue chat about the process of jazz transcription, a limited edition mouthpiece from D'Addario, and a new CD from the Fuego Quartet! Check out the full video review of the marble Select Jazz:

https://youtu.be/_W6sYCrpT-g

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