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  • Saxophonist Dr. Randal Clark; Taking Action To Control Your Destiny, Ep. 248

    Saxophonist Dr. Randal Clark; Taking Action To Control Your Destiny, Ep. 248
    Jul 10 2025
    In Episode 248 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, host Donna Schwartz sits down with saxophonist, educator, and composer Dr. Randal Clark for an inspiring conversation about music, artistry, and education. Here’s a guided timestamp to check out the highlights of this episode with Dr. Randal Clark —perfect if you want to jump straight to the parts that resonate most with you. 00:00 - Musical beginnings06:21- The 1 cassette influenced his musical path08:51 - How he made his own records9:21 - How he learned improvisation on his own17:36 - The value in transcribing28:54 - The influences that inspired him to become a music educator32:56 - The sax as a tool33:34 - The 1 concept that affects your time management40:08 - The 1 trait you need to get really good at something41:24 - Think your age is an issue? Listen to Randal’s advice43:36 - How serendipity played a role in his career47:15 - Pros & Cons of emulating others55:04 - The musicians on his new release, Midnight59:53 - Advice for putting yourself out there01:02:32 - Randal’s songwriting process01:17:10 - How working with DAW became a roadblock for him01:21:00 - The funny story how Randal started working for Cannonball Musical Instruments01:25:37 - His Vintage Reborn saxophone01:28:05 - How Cannonball is different than most other instrument companies01:33:21 - Randal’s setup01:43:09 - Where you can find Randal and his CD’s online Explore more about Dr. Randal Clark—his music, background, and socials—all in one place: https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophonist-dr-randal-clark-taking-action-to-control-your-destiny-ep-248 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 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! Have You Checked Out The Free Masterclass, How To Improvise With Confidence Yet? If you’re a saxophonist who feels bored with your solos because you play the same licks over and over again, or takes hours and hours to write or work out solos because you feel you can't create anything better when you're playing in the moment, or is afraid to raise your hand to take solos during rehearsals because you feel everyone else is better than you... Register NOW for the Free Masterclass, How to Improvise With Confidence In Any Style of Music. In it, you'll discover: ✅ How to sound more pro improvising using a simple 3-step proven system, so that you don’t have to always rely on using other people’s ideas ✅ How to improvise over any song in any style with 100% confidence even if you are self taught & never studied jazz or don’t know a thing about theory ✅ How to make progress with improvisation by practicing more efficiently AND having more fun ✅ and a whole lot more! Thousands of saxophone players have gotten tremendous value from watching this masterclass, so check it out now while it’s still available.You’ll find the link in the show’s description for this episode. Click this link to Register now while you're thinking about it: https://donnaschwartzmusic.lpages.co/hto-fb-ads-lp-2025/?el=podcast248
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    1 hora e 54 minutos
  • Saxophonist Andy Sheppard; Pushing Sonic Boundaries, Ep. 247

    Saxophonist Andy Sheppard; Pushing Sonic Boundaries, Ep. 247
    Jun 26 2025

    In Episode 247 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz sits down with internationally renowned saxophonist, composer, and ECM recording artist Andy Sheppard.

    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 - Leaving art school and started learning saxophone at 19
    • 04:09 - When Andy realized his true passion
    • 05:11 - Needing to be ready for a lesson
    • 16:36 - People he met along the way that helped his playing
    • 21:12 - Taking a helicopter view on life to make important life decisions
    • 27:48 - How Andy got the gig playing with Carla Bley
    • 30:02 - Learning the guitar
    • 31:17 - Top tip for airline travel with your saxophone
    • 33:58 - How ‘Autograph Sax’ started
    • 40:42 - Me or the horn?
    • 44:29 - What his practice routine looks like
    • 47:24 - The beautiful thing about playing the saxophone
    • 51:38 - Where he got his classical technique
    • 55:24 - Recording his own music
    • 59:43 - Being hired to play for George Russell
    • 01:04:25 - George Russell & Living Time Orchestra - The African Game 1989
    • 01:13:43 - Why creating music and enjoying the process is much more important to him
    • 01:17:07 - How he survived during the pandemic
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    1 hora e 33 minutos
  • Ted Klum Saxophone Mouthpieces; The Secrets Behind His Success, Ep 246

    Ted Klum Saxophone Mouthpieces; The Secrets Behind His Success, Ep 246
    Jun 12 2025
    In this episode we had the incredible honor of hosting Ted Klum himself alongside product manager Michael Howe from Ted Klum Mouthpieces! This episode is pure GOLD! 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 - How Ted Klum started his company 07:30 - Focus Tone Model 09:23 - Mixing (old school style) 20:50 - Great mouthpieces vs good mouthpieces 26:50 - Michael Howe’s journey in finding the right mouthpiece 28:43 - How Ted grew musically 31:30 - How to line up the reed properly 34:38 - Ted Klum’s specific recipe for tip rails 38:42 - Ted’s mouthpiece testing tips - these are Gold 46:12 - What’s different and special with their mouthpieces 57:08 - Model played by Michael Howe 01:08:45 - Marbled mouthpieces 01:27:44:08 - Tips on how to choose the right mouthpiece for you 01:29:19 - Ligature recommendation Explore more about Ted Klum Mouthpieces—their background, products, and socials—all in one place: https://saxophonepodcast.com/ted-klum-saxophone-mouthpieces-the-secrets-behind-his-success-ep-246 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 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!
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    1 hora e 45 minutos
  • Saxophonist Dan White; Using the ‘Yes’ Mentality to Embrace Challenges, Ep 245

    Saxophonist Dan White; Using the ‘Yes’ Mentality to Embrace Challenges, Ep 245
    May 22 2025
    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 Explore more about Dan White—his background, music, and socials—all in one place: https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophonist-dan-white-using-the-yes-mentality-to-embrace-challenges 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 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! P. Mauriat is a proud sponsor of the Everything Saxophone Podcast. P. Mauriat saxophones are handmade start to finish in Taiwan by skilled artisans and their families. Each P. Mauriat saxophone features a hand hammered bell; hand-hammering creates a durable alloy that is both aesthetically and sonically beautiful. P. Mauriat is the only saxophone manufacturer in the world that manufactures a true, full line saxophone choir: sopranino, soprano saxes with two necks or unibody construction, a curved soprano, alto and tenor saxophones with traditional French bores and drawn tone holes or alto and tenor saxophones with rolled tone holes and Germanic style bores, a tenor sax without a high F# key, Low A AND Low Bb baritone saxes, a professional bass saxophone, and entry level, intermediate, and pro lines all voiced SATB. P. Mauriat also makes entry level, intermediate, and professional clarinets, intermediate and professional flutes, and entry level through pre-professional trumpets. P. Mauriat is also fully product-supported, with an actual human being brand manager and an ever-growing parts pipeline. Check out the new P. Mauriat Venus Alto and Tenor saxophones, made of a 95% copper alloy with silver key work and Black Pearl key touches. Great artists such as Kirk Whalum, Derek Brown, Roxy Coss, Adam Larson, Jason Marshall, Khari Allen Lee, Laura Dreyer, Dan White, and Terell Stafford have trusted their sound to P. Mauriat Musical Instruments. Whether you’re a beginning musician, an advancing student, or a working professional, P. Mauriat has an instrument that will fit both your musical tastes and your budget. See your local dealer for details!
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    1 hora e 54 minutos
  • Saxophonist Leah Concialdi; How to Authentically Pitch Yourself, Ep 244

    Saxophonist Leah Concialdi; How to Authentically Pitch Yourself, Ep 244
    May 8 2025
    Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, spoke with Leah Concialdi, Saxophonist, about how to authentically pitch yourself. Leah opens up about playing bari sax at massive pop gigs, wireless mic tips for saxophonists, Fela Kuti’s influence on her music and many more! ✨ Here's what we've talked about: 🎷 Musical beginning 🎷 Pop gig preparation 🎷 What it was like to play at Coachella with Harry Styles 🎷 How to navigate line checks at shows for Bari Sax players 🎷 Wireless microphone she currently uses 🎷 Neighborhood orchestra 🎷 How Fela Kuti’s music influenced her 🎷 The intersection between Fela Kuti’s music and jazz music 🎷 How she got involved with P Mauriat Instruments 🎷 Her mouthpiece preference 🎷How she got into music publicity 🎷 Audiences are craving authenticity 🎷 Why old school marketing platforms reign Discover more of Leah Concialdi, their bio, details about their music, and socials here: https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophonist-leah-concialdi-how-to-authentically-pitch-yourself-ep-244 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! P. Mauriat is a proud sponsor of the Everything Saxophone Podcast. P. Mauriat saxophones are handmade start to finish in Taiwan by skilled artisans and their families. Each P. Mauriat saxophone features a hand hammered bell; hand-hammering creates a durable alloy that is both aesthetically and sonically beautiful. P. Mauriat is the only saxophone manufacturer in the world that manufactures a true, full line saxophone choir: sopranino, soprano saxes with two necks or unibody construction, a curved soprano, alto and tenor saxophones with traditional French bores and drawn tone holes or alto and tenor saxophones with rolled tone holes and Germanic style bores, a tenor sax without a high F# key, Low A AND Low Bb baritone saxes, a professional bass saxophone, and entry level, intermediate, and pro lines all voiced SATB. P. Mauriat also makes entry level, intermediate, and professional clarinets, intermediate and professional flutes, and entry level through pre-professional trumpets. P. Mauriat is also fully product-supported, with an actual human being brand manager and an ever-growing parts pipeline. Check out the new P. Mauriat Venus Alto and Tenor saxophones, made of a 95% copper alloy with silver key work and Black Pearl key touches. Great artists such as Kirk Whalum, Derek Brown, Roxy Coss, Adam Larson, Jason Marshall, Khari Allen Lee, Laura Dreyer, Dan White, and Terell Stafford have trusted their sound to P. Mauriat Musical Instruments. Whether you’re a beginning musician, an advancing student, or a working professional, P. Mauriat has an instrument that will fit both your musical tastes and your budget. See your local dealer for details!
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    2 horas
  • Saxophonist Reggie Padilla; How Being Versatile Created Amazing Opportunities, Ep. 243

    Saxophonist Reggie Padilla; How Being Versatile Created Amazing Opportunities, Ep. 243
    Apr 17 2025
    Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, spoke with Reggie Padilla, Saxophonist and Author, about how being versatile created amazing opportunities. Donna sits down with the incredibly versatile saxophonist Reggie Padilla to dive deep into his musical path — from surfing with a sax to creating his EP First Light, his etude book Reflecting Changes, and how he built his home studio setup. You’ll also hear what made him choose P. Mauriat saxophones and how versatility opened unexpected doors in his career. Here's what we've talked about 🎷 Musical beginnings 🎷 What made him focus on playing saxophone 🎷 Moving to Hawaii – better weather and more gig opportunities for him 🎷 His home recording set-up 🎷 Arrangement for his work for hire projects 🎷 His EP ‘First Light’ and how he made it 🎷 Etude book ‘Reflecting Changes’ 🎷 How he make use of Switcher Studio during the pandemic 🎷 What convinced him to get P Mauriat saxophone 🎷 His mouthpiece 🎷 Reggie’s clear vibrato saxophone 🎷 How he made playing sax while surfing possible Discover more of Reggie Padilla, their bio, details about their music, and socials here: https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophonist-reggie-padilla-how-being-versatile-created-amazing-opportunities 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! P. Mauriat is a proud sponsor of the Everything Saxophone Podcast. P. Mauriat saxophones are handmade start to finish in Taiwan by skilled artisans and their families. Each P. Mauriat saxophone features a hand hammered bell; hand-hammering creates a durable alloy that is both aesthetically and sonically beautiful. P. Mauriat is the only saxophone manufacturer in the world that manufactures a true, full line saxophone choir: sopranino, soprano saxes with two necks or unibody construction, a curved soprano, alto and tenor saxophones with traditional French bores and drawn tone holes or alto and tenor saxophones with rolled tone holes and Germanic style bores, a tenor sax without a high F# key, Low A AND Low Bb baritone saxes, a professional bass saxophone, and entry level, intermediate, and pro lines all voiced SATB. P. Mauriat also makes entry level, intermediate, and professional clarinets, intermediate and professional flutes, and entry level through pre-professional trumpets. P. Mauriat is also fully product-supported, with an actual human being brand manager and an ever-growing parts pipeline. Check out the new P. Mauriat Venus Alto and Tenor saxophones, made of a 95% copper alloy with silver key work and Black Pearl key touches. Great artists such as Kirk Whalum, Derek Brown, Roxy Coss, Adam Larson, Jason Marshall, Khari Allen Lee, Laura Dreyer, Dan White, and Terell Stafford have trusted their sound to P. Mauriat Musical Instruments. Whether you’re a beginning musician, an advancing student, or a working professional, P. Mauriat has an instrument that will fit both your musical tastes and your budget. See your local dealer for details!
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    1 hora e 27 minutos
  • Saxophonist Dr Scott Litroff - How to Be An Effective Performer

    Saxophonist Dr Scott Litroff - How to Be An Effective Performer
    Apr 4 2025
    Ever wondered how a violinist 🎻 became a master of the saxophone 🎷? This week on the podcast, Donna sits down with the incredible Dr. Scott Litroff—who shares his journey from picking up the violin to finding his true voice on the sax. It all started with a moment of inspiration (and a little nudge from Perry Goldstein), but what truly set Scott apart was his approach to music: letting his ears be his guide, embracing mistakes as stepping stones, and developing a fearless performance philosophy. Scott also takes us behind the scenes of his latest single, "Never Forget," sharing how it was produced and the creative process behind its powerful sound. Don't miss these episode highlights: 🎷 Meeting Scott at NAMM 2025 🎷 His introduction to music 🎷 Your ears should be your guide 🎷 How he transitioned his interest from violin to saxophone 🎷 Influence of Perry Goldstein 🎷 How Scott became lyrical in the altissimo range 🎷 Tips on playing the altissimo 🎷 Mistakes are a path to the right note 🎷 Opportunities he got while studying at Stony Brook University 🎷 How Scott developed his performance philosophy to not worry about failing 🎷 A powerful quote from Yo Yo Ma 🎷 How studying other instruments helped Scott become a better improviser and musician 🎷 How the legacy of the masters can be a blessing but also a curse 🎷 Social acceptance 🎷 Importance of healthy practice sessions 🎷 Letting go of this 1 belief will allow you to improvise with more freedom 🎷 Learning an instrument is a journey 🎷 Working with Darren Rahn 🎷 Finding the right mouthpiece and reed 🎷 His gear and recommendations 🎷 What he likes most about P Mauriat 🎷 His ‘Never Forget’ single with Darren Rahn 🎷 Other projects Click here to discover more about Dr. Scott Litroff & P Mauriat! 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! P. Mauriat is a proud sponsor of the Everything Saxophone Podcast. P. Mauriat saxophones are handmade start to finish in Taiwan by skilled artisans and their families. Each P. Mauriat saxophone features a hand hammered bell; hand-hammering creates a durable alloy that is both aesthetically and sonically beautiful. P. Mauriat is the only saxophone manufacturer in the world that manufactures a true, full line saxophone choir: sopranino, soprano saxes with two necks or unibody construction, a curved soprano, alto and tenor saxophones with traditional French bores and drawn tone holes or alto and tenor saxophones with rolled tone holes and Germanic style bores, a tenor sax without a high F# key, Low A AND Low Bb baritone saxes, a professional bass saxophone, and entry level, intermediate, and pro lines all voiced SATB. P. Mauriat also makes entry level, intermediate, and professional clarinets, intermediate and professional flutes, and entry level through pre-professional trumpets. P. Mauriat is also fully product-supported, with an actual human being brand manager and an ever-growing parts pipeline. Check out the new P. Mauriat Venus Alto and Tenor saxophones, made of a 95% copper alloy with silver key work and Black Pearl key touches. Great artists such as Kirk Whalum, Derek Brown, Roxy Coss, Adam Larson, Jason Marshall, Khari Allen Lee, Laura Dreyer, Dan White, and Terell Stafford have trusted their sound to P. Mauriat Musical Instruments. Whether you’re a beginning musician, an advancing student, or a working professional, P. Mauriat has an instrument that will fit both your musical tastes and your budget. See your local dealer for details!
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    2 horas e 24 minutos
  • Jason Gay; How Embracing Jazz History Shaped His Performing Career, Ep 241

    Jason Gay; How Embracing Jazz History Shaped His Performing Career, Ep 241
    Mar 21 2025

    We’re back! 🎷🎙️

    After a short break, Everything Saxophone Podcast returns with an incredible episode featuring Jason Gay!

    Donna sits down with Jason for a fascinating conversation about his journey in music, the gear he swears by, and the lessons he's learned along the way.

    Here's the highlights of the episode:

    🎷 How Donna met Jason
    🎷 Why ligature matters
    🎷 Why Jason loves Jody Jazz mouthpieces
    🎷 More onto his gear and set-up
    🎷 How he got into music
    🎷 Lesson from Joe Viola
    🎷 Tip from Eddie Bayard
    🎷 Why improving his tone takes most of his practice time
    🎷 Similarities of learning a language to music
    🎷 Sidney Bechet and his influence to Jason
    🎷 His new book about Sidney Bechet
    🎷 How joining the Navy Band opened up many opportunities

    This episode is packed with inspiration and valuable insights for every saxophonist and music lover. 🎧 Tune in now and let us know your favorite takeaway in the comments!

    Find Jason Gay's links HERE.

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    • A complete, always-updated listing of all our shows
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    • Early access to episodes—hear them before anyone else!


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    1 hora e 42 minutos