Saxophone Academy

Mar 07 2025 59 ep. 49 mins 50

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Dr. Wally Wallace and Susan Fancher discuss creative strategies for saxophone performance and pedagogy.

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Electric Sax Pants

Mar 07 2025 45 mins

Dr. Sue and Dr. Wally chat about music for electronics, new gear, and old friends.

Developing Artistry with Dr. Heidi Radtke!

Jan 29 2025 52 mins

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat with Dr. Heidi about developing your sound, refining artistry, and pursuing a career in music.

Learning Jazz

Nov 22 2024 51 mins

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue share 3 pillars to transition from a classical to jazz player. Check out the livestream of Sue's latest concert: https://www.youtube.com/live/leCoRDrn75U?feature=shared

Fast Etudes and Faster Fingers

Oct 26 2024 38 mins

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue break down learning the blistering new etudes from Jenni Watson - download for free here: https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/Watson

Gettin' Chops Back and Mailbag questions!

Oct 21 2024 46 mins

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue answer your questions about getting back into shape, soprano fingerings, C-melody saxophones and other nonsense.

New Etudes and More (free .pdf download)

Sep 26 2024 34 mins

https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/Watson

Under Pressure: Sue's Soapbox

Mar 29 2024 37 mins

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue discuss the importance of applied pressure to applicable applications of applied saxophonics. Also, sue gets Angry.

Groundhog Deja Vu

Mar 18 2024 49 mins

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about the magic of repeated performances and answer YOUR questions!

Measure Impossible!

Feb 09 2024 44 mins

You know that one impossible measure? That bit of an etude? That horrendous lick? Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat strategies to save your sanity and reputation. Well, at least your sanity.

5 Keys to a GREAT Rehearsal

Feb 02 2024 43 mins

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue share the secrets to a fun and productive rehearsal. Preparation, planning, patience and another word that doesn't start with "p".