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Author: Wally Wallace

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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

Electric Sax Pants

2025-03-0745:03

Dr. Sue and Dr. Wally chat about music for electronics, new gear, and old friends.
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat with Dr. Heidi about developing your sound, refining artistry, and pursuing a career in music. 
Learning Jazz

Learning Jazz

2024-11-2251:27

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
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue break down learning the blistering new etudes from Jenni Watson - download for free here: https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/Watson
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue answer your questions about getting back into shape, soprano fingerings, C-melody saxophones and other nonsense. 
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Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue discuss the importance of applied pressure to applicable applications of applied saxophonics. Also, sue gets Angry. 
Groundhog Deja Vu

Groundhog Deja Vu

2024-03-1849:23

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

Measure Impossible!

2024-02-0944:55

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. 
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".
Practice Secrets

Practice Secrets

2023-11-0243:10

We're back! Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue share practice secrets: 3 strategies to make your studio time more effective! There's also other nonsense, that's not a secret. 
The Dark Tone

The Dark Tone

2023-06-1246:04

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about what constitutes a "dark" or "bright" sound and how we navigate the colors of tone. Looking for the Desmond sound? We got you.
Dr. Sue and Dr. Wally chat about recording for a recording session and answer your questions...well, some of them. 
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about doubling on soprano and switching between classical and jazz mouthpieces. 
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue discuss the ethics of reed euthanasia and answer your questions! 
Dr. Wally and Sue talk about practice habits and answer your questions! 
Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue talk about being a lifelong learner and answer YOUR questions! 
Dr. Wally and Sue chat about gift ideas for the beloved saxophonist in your life. Also, is the Supreme worth the money?!
Vibrato Legends

Vibrato Legends

2022-12-1256:331

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue share recordings of what has influenced their vibrato and discuss performance and pedagogy! 
Sax got Rhythm

Sax got Rhythm

2022-12-0338:17

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about rhythmic resources and answer listener questions!
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Steve Davies

I'm pretty sure, with the tech and r&d we have now, synthetic reeds are bound to give real competition to natural cane. Even if synthetic sounds different, why shouldn't that difference be embraced and used creatively?

Jul 16th
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