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Everything Saxophone Podcast

Everything Saxophone Podcast

De: Donna Schwartz
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 Each episode, your Host Donna Schwartz brings you interviews, news, and reviews with some of the most exciting saxophonists in the world today. This is the place for the saxophone community to come together and learn through getting into the minds of our saxophone heroes. Enjoy the show and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Copyright 2024 Everything Saxophone Podcast Entretenimento e Artes Cênicas Música
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  • Saxophonist Augie Bello; How Playing With Joy Leads to Success

    Saxophonist Augie Bello; How Playing With Joy Leads to Success
    Jan 8 2026
    Ep 258 of Everything Saxophone features saxophonist, vocalist, and bandleader Augie Bello in conversation with Donna Schwartz. This episode focuses on musicianship, discipline, and continuous growth as a saxophonist. Below is a detailed timestamp guide to help you navigate the key highlights of our conversation with Augie Bello: 00:00 How Donna and Augie met and became close
    08:25 People that influenced him to be better at playing
    12:30 Turning point where he realize that music was his calling
    14:43 Getting superstars for his Big Band project
    17:04 The danger of slacking off
    21:48 How he got so good with reading music
    27:09 Why analyze transcriptions
    30:21 Showing what's possible
    38:32 The influence of Michael Brecker on Augie's playing
    42:14 Lenny Pickett's influence
    56:15 How he got close to Dave Koz and the support he gave Augie
    01:08:23 Listen and reflect to Augie's solo on "Stop Drop and Roll"
    01:16:56 Listen and reflect to "Stop Drop and Roll" (full audio)
    01:24:23 Listen and reflect to "Window to You"
    01:28:29 How he got into singing
    01:30:47 Desire for growth never changes
    01:42:12 Listen and reflect to "Behind Those Eyes" part 1
    01:46:51 Listen and reflect to "Behind Those Eyes" part 2
    01:50:55 Promotional plans for his latest album
    01:53:28 Future plans
    01:55:08 His experience touring with Teddy Swims
    01:58:50 His socials and where you can catch him playing

    Explore more about Augie Bello; his music, background, and socials, all in one place: https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophonist-augie-bello-how-playing-with-joy-leads-to-success-ep-258

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    2 horas e 13 minutos
  • Saxophonist Seth Ebersole; A Masterclass in Mindset for all Musicians, Ep 257

    Saxophonist Seth Ebersole; A Masterclass in Mindset for all Musicians, Ep 257
    Dec 4 2025
    Our final new episode of the year! 🥳 In this inspiring year-end conversation, Donna sits down with saxophonist Sergeant Seth Ebersole, baritone saxophonist with the Airmen of Note, to talk about mindset, practice, creativity, and the poetic influences behind his music, including his upcoming piece "Dear Emily." ⬇️ Find exactly what you're looking for in the episode by using the timestamps below: 00:00 Introduction 03:02 Earliest mentor/s 08:01 Why musical theatre is a big influence on him 11:36 Emily Dickinson's poetry in relation to his music 15:05 Inspiration behind his upcoming song 'Dear Emily' 26:19 Process for roadmaps for other musicians 30:13 Listen and reflect to 'The Very Nearest Room' 43:08 Listen and reflect to 'Any Happy Flower' 50:31 The best way to get through complicated harmony 54:58 The story behind his Instagram handle 58:58 What practicing is supposed to be 01:01:30 How to handle practicing in front of others 01:13:09 His audition experience 01:21:38 The right head space for musicians 🔎Explore more about Seth Ebersole, his music, background, and socials, all in one place: https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophonist-seth-ebersole-a-masterclass-in-mindset-for-all-musicians-ep-257 ⭐️ Become a Patron today! Love our content? Want even more behind-the-scenes access? By becoming a Patron, you'll get exclusive perks such as: ✅ A complete, always-updated listing of all our shows ✅ Bonus videos packed with behind-the-scenes content v Searchable transcripts for every episode ✅ Early access to episodes— hear them before anyone else! Your support keeps the show running and fuels our ability to bring you the best content possible. And the best part? You can join for as little as $2 a month! Be part of something bigger. Join us on Patreon today! CLICK HERE
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    1 hora e 45 minutos
  • Baritone Saxophonist, Andrew Hadro; Sculpting the Sound, Ep 256

    Baritone Saxophonist, Andrew Hadro; Sculpting the Sound, Ep 256
    Nov 20 2025
    In Episode 256 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz sits down with the brilliantly innovative Andrew Hadro, whose approach to sound, texture, and baritone sax will leave you thinking long after the episode ends. Below is a detailed timestamp guide to help you navigate the key highlights of our conversation with Andrew Hadro: 00:00 Inspiration behind his new album 'Arch Music' 08:44 Listen and reflect to 'Drone Warfare' part 1 12:17 Listen and reflect to 'Drone Warfare' part 2 14:45 Why Andrew disabled one key on his saxophone 17:58 What he did because he was bored with long tones 19:07 Listen and reflect to 'Drone Warfare' part 3 21:19 Free improvisation in a group setting 25:11 Listen and reflect to _______ 31:18 His setup for recording 37:41 Why Andrew love his 100 year old Conn sax 41:42 Listen and reflect to _______ 42:58 How to do multiphonics 48:01 Listen and reflect to _______ 51:28 His musical background 01:00:14 Who fixes his horns 01:04:55 How he started the Jazz Bari sax site 01:17:09 Upcoming and future projects Explore more about Andrew Hadro, his music, background, and socials, all in one place: https://saxophonepodcast.com/baritone-saxophonist-andrew-hadro-sculpting-the-sound-ep-256 Become a Patron today! Love our content? Want even more behind-the-scenes access? By becoming a Patron, you'll get exclusive perks such as: A complete, always-updated listing of all our showsBonus videos packed with behind-the-scenes contentSearchable transcripts for every episodeEarly access to episodes: hear them before anyone else! Your support keeps the show running and fuels our ability to bring you the best content possible. And the best part? You can join for as little as $2 a month! 💡 Be part of something bigger. Join us on Patreon today! 💡This episode is sponsored by the free Masterclass, How to Improvise With Confidence Feel stuck playing the same licks? What if you could stop overthinking, ditch the sheet music, and take confident, expressive solos – anywhere, anytime? The free masterclass, How to Improvise With Confidence, has helped thousands of sax players break out of the rut and start playing with freedom. It's not about memorizing more theory. It's about unlocking the instincts and tools you already have so you can finally solo the way you hear it in your head. If you've ever felt glued to the page… avoided solos because you didn't feel ready… or wondered why you still don't "get" chord changes, this might be your turning point. Click HERE to watch the masterclass now while it's still available.
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    1 hora e 30 minutos
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