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Wally Wallace

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

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  • #66
    August 25 · 46 min

    Saxophone Summer Secrets

    Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about the ultimate summer saxophone camp, warmups from around the world, and the SECRET SAUCE for great performance!

  • #65
    April 24 · 45 min

    Chasing Sax Outliers

    Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about Saxophone Outliers and why are students are driving us nuts. Upcoming projects, reviews, and more!

  • #64
    March 20 · 48 min

    1,000 Saxophonists walk into a bar...

    Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat about North America's giant saxophone conference, amazing performances, and raising our standards.

  • #63
    March 10 · 1 hr 1 min

    Dr. Jonathan Helton: The French Connection!

    Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat with Jonathan Helton, Professor of Saxophone at the University of Florida! What makes a great career in performance? What collaborations are the ticket to fame and fortune? How humid is it in Florida? All this and more!

  • #61
    Oct 3, 2025 · 44 min

    One Giant Saxophonic Leap!!

    Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue review the New CD from the Moanin' Frogs: One Giant Leap! Go buy a copy and support these amazing saxophone ambassadors: https://www.bigroundrecords.com/catalog/br8996/#track-listing

  • #60
    Sep 28, 2025 · 57 min

    The World's Largest Saxophone School, with Nigel McGill!

    Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat with a man who has helped more adults learn the saxophone than, perhaps, anyone on earth?! Explore the strategies of teaching adult learners with the legend, Nigel McGill!

  • #59
    Mar 7, 2025 · 45 min

    Electric Sax Pants

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

  • #57
    Nov 22, 2024 · 51 min

    Learning Jazz

    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

  • #56
    Oct 26, 2024 · 38 min

    Fast Etudes and Faster Fingers

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

  • #53
    Mar 29, 2024 · 37 min

    Under Pressure: Sue's Soapbox

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

  • #52
    Mar 18, 2024 · 49 min

    Groundhog Deja Vu

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

  • #51
    Feb 9, 2024 · 44 min

    Measure Impossible!

    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.

  • #50
    Feb 2, 2024 · 43 min

    5 Keys to a GREAT Rehearsal

    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".

  • #49
    Nov 2, 2023 · 43 min

    Practice Secrets

    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.

  • #48
    Jun 12, 2023 · 46 min

    The Dark Tone

    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.

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