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…
Recording sax on a budget: microphone shootout!
Dr. Wally teaches the basics of how to record your saxophone and which microphone may be best for you: ribbon, dynamic, or condenser! Sure Condenser (Dr. Wally’s Mic): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Jzv4nr Ribbon (Dr. Wally’s classical mic): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/6eQojV Interface: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/oqg0kn Sure SM57 (podcast…
Dr. Wally is Lost in Space!
This week I’m thrilled to share a sneak peek at our upcoming single from: The Sononuats! In the following weeks we’ll be using this to teach saxophonic astro-lessons in solo breaks, falls, timbre trills, and MUCH more. From the fellas…
Saxophone Major Scales | free .pdf and play along!
Let’s learn our major scales, full range! We’ve got a free with all 12 major scales and play along for alto and Download the good stuff here: 0:00 Scales are like Vegetables 2:00 Keys to success 2:42…
Let’s trade some 4s – Jazz Improv lesson #jazz #saxophone #music
4 Bars at a time, a great way to make improvisation manageable!
Sax Practice Secrets | 3 critical tips!
0:00 Secrets 0:53 Habit Stacking 2:03 The ULTIMATE SECRET 3:24 The Metronome and You 4:07 Counting example 5:05 Buying the RIGHT metronome 5:48 Questions are the Answer
Ultimate Sax Warmup | .pdf download
Wally shares the fundamentals of a great warmup, with all the exercises you Download all the exercises in the free Fundamentals book: Exercise Zero (full video): 0:00 Rethink the Warmup 0:47 Low Bb or you’ll be…
Saxophone Arpeggios | Free .pdf download!
Wally teaches how to practice arpeggios on saxophone, be sure to download the free scales and arpeggios from the Saxophone fundamentals book: #saxophone #jazz 0:00 Pirates and Pleasantries 1:49 The Pattern 2:40 Slow and Slurred 3:30 Lil’…