Podcast Episodes

Episode 8: Remembering Hemke

Episode 9

Susan Fancher earned three degrees with Fredrick Hemke during his 50 year career at Northwestern University. On this very special episode, Sue shares…

7 years, 4 months ago

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Episode 7: Low tones, the showboat, and news!

Episode 8

This week Sue and Wally chat about low note strategies, a remarkable album by Phil Woods, and tips on building a better masterclass. 

7 years, 4 months ago

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Episode 6: Practice Hacks and Legos

Episode 7

This week Wally and Sue discuss strategies to overcome technical challenges, dive into the pool of endless neck strap options, and Wally shares one o…

7 years, 5 months ago

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Episode 5: Tales from the Pro (Failure is an Option)

Episode 6

Sue and Wally discuss industry news, how we teach vibrato, a new recording featuring Alexa Tarantino, and share stories of failure! 

Alexa Tarantino:…

7 years, 5 months ago

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Episode 4: Reed Rituals

Episode 5

Sue and Wally discuss strategies for better reeds, check out a recording of the H2 quartet, chat about gigging, and answer listener questions! Huge t…

7 years, 6 months ago

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Episode 3: Warmups, Reviews and News!

Episode 4

Sue Fancher and Wally Wallace explore ways to find your perfect warmup routine, discuss a new Etude Book from Adam Larson, Review a recording from Ja…

7 years, 7 months ago

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Episode 2: Practicing Less

Episode 3

Susan Fancher and Wally Wallace discuss the concept of practicing less (material, not time), review Stephen Page's new CD, share insights on Freelanc…

7 years, 7 months ago

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Episode 1: Saxophone Resolutions

Episode 1

Saxophonists Susan Fancher and Wally Wallace discuss their saxophone goals for the new year, setting goals for students, and keeping ourselves and st…

7 years, 8 months ago

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