DiscoverEverything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Dan White; Using the 'Yes' Mentality to Embrace Challenges, Ep 245
Saxophonist Dan White; Using the 'Yes' Mentality to Embrace Challenges, Ep 245

Saxophonist Dan White; Using the 'Yes' Mentality to Embrace Challenges, Ep 245

Update: 2025-05-22
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In this conversation, saxophonist Dan White reflects on his journey from a young student learning 50 tunes by ear to earning a music degree at Ohio State and touring professionally.
 
🎧Here's a guided timestamp to check out the highlights of the episode — perfect if you want to jump straight to the parts that resonate most with you.
 
➡️ 00:00 - His first instrument and how he got into playing saxophone
➡️ 09:07 - Learning 50 tunes by ear
➡️ 11:52 - What convinced him to do music as a career
➡️ 15:46 - Eye opening music camp he went to
➡️ 21:10 - Getting a music degree at Ohio state
➡️ 25:13 - Question he asked himself that inspired his future
➡️ 30:37 - Advice for those who don't like to record themselves
➡️34:08 - Advice for dealing with negative comments
➡️ 45:36 - Temptation of perfection
➡️ 54:59 - What he considers as weakness in a player
➡️ 58:51 - How he organizes his practicing
➡️ 01:02:58 - What to do whenever you feel overwhelmed 
➡️ 01:11:13 - Importance of good relationship within the band
➡️ 01:17:10 - His tonal concept, gear, and set-up
➡️ 01:31:54 - Advice from Walter Blanding
➡️ 01:34:49 - How and when did he start using P Mauriat Saxophone
➡️ 01:41:19 - Upcoming projects
 
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Saxophonist Dan White; Using the 'Yes' Mentality to Embrace Challenges, Ep 245

Saxophonist Dan White; Using the 'Yes' Mentality to Embrace Challenges, Ep 245

Donna Schwartz, Everything Saxophone Podcast, Dan White