Why Classical Saxophone? Free .pdf library!
Download the NEW classical studies from Jenni Watson: https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/Watson Join the Coffee Club and support our mission! https://loom.coffee/products/saxophone-academy-coffee-club-subscription 00:00 Hello there 1:55 Watson: 24 Etudes, Melodic Studies for Saxophone 3:45 Etude 1 demo 5:09 Altissimo Optional 6:50 The Coffee Club…
Jazz Patterns that actually WORK!
Which Jazz Patterns should you actually learn? Jerry Coker? How do you use them? 00:00 Introduction 1:05 Charlie Parker 2:26 Pattern One 4:26 Cool Blues for Study 5:18 One lick, MANY CHORDS 7:32 Pattern Two 8:29 Chromatic Alterations 11:02 Start…
BEST Sax Etudes? Free .pdf of Klose Exercises!
We’re beginning a journey of the Klose daily studies. Monthly assignments from our NEW re-engraved Academy edition. Download the full book for free: https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/klose 00:00 Introduction 1:18 Full Demonstration (Classical) 4:07 Subdivision 5:46 Jazz Application 6:40 Articulation (jazz) 8:53 Circle…
Altered Dominant Scale | Free Sax .pdf!
Dr. Wally explains how to get the classic Bebop era sound with the Altered Dominant Scale. Download the .pdf and play along: https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/altered
Etude in Minor Blues: Name the Tune? #jazz #saxophone #saxtranscription #coltrane
Intermediate Etude: Based of a C-minor blues by John Coltrane. Composed by Chad Eby.
Sax Practice Routine: The Perfect HOUR? | Free .pdf of exercises!
Dr. Wally shares a full practice routine, detailing exercises to cover the Three Pillars of Mastery: Tone, Technique and Artistry. Download ALL the exercises in our free .pdf fundamentals book: https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/scales 0:00 The perfect hour? 1:42 Tone and Zero 3:22…
The BEST minor scale exercise on sax? | Diatonic Sevenths!
Which minor scale works over half the real book? We’ve got exercises! Dr. Wally’s private studio is open for enrollment this week (only) – grab your spot and join us! https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/private-studio
Saxophone Palm Keys | 3 Exercises!
Dr. Wally shares 3 of his favorite saxophone palm key exercises to master the left side keys!
The Hardest Measure? Use Rhythmic Hacking!
Dr. Wally shows a “near” magic solution to mastering the hardest technique: Rhythmic hacking!! Check out the full Podcast episode with Dr. Wally and Dr. Susan Fancher! https://open.spotify.com/episode/15xjd034uYhRs9xYjX36qi?si=7ffc6cfc58474754
Donna Lee: Parker Licks and Lessons | Free .pdf!
Let’s play Donna Lee! This week we dissect 3 great phrases from Charlie Parer’s solo and apply them to your own improvisation practice! Download the solo .pdf: https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/parker The Fundamentals Book (free): https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/scales 00:00 Welcome 1:00 Pedagogical Moment 2:05 Lick…