Everything Saxophone Podcast

Saxophonist Nick Gomez; How Curiosity Landed Him His Dream Gigs, Ep. 277

What can curiosity do for your saxophone career?   For saxophonist, bandleader, and composer Nick Gomez, it has led to dream gigs, touring opportunities, film and TV work

Saxophonist Alex Hahn; Introducing the New Eastman EAS 852 Alto Saxophone, Ep. 276

What does it take to create a saxophone that delivers exceptional tone while still feeling natural and comfortable to play?   In this episode of the Everything Saxophone

Saxophonist Chad Smith; What Piano, Mouthpieces & Tonguing Can Teach You About Saxophone, Ep. 275

What does it take to build a successful career as a saxophonist and multi-woodwind musician?   In Episode 275 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz welcomes

Saxophonist Steve Kortyka on Discipline & Performing with Famous People, Ep. 274

What does it take to perform on some of the world's biggest stages while continuing to grow as a musician and educator?   In this episode of the Everything Saxophone Podc

Saxophonist Greg Banaszak; Olympic-style Preparation for Performances, Ep. 273

How do you prepare for a performance like an Olympic athlete?   In Episode 273 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Greg Banaszak shares his disciplined approach to perfo

Saxophonist Nick May; How he became a Classical Saxophone Phenom

What does it mean to use music as both an artistic outlet and a way to make an impact?   In Episode 272 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, host Donna Schwartz sits down

How Pete Christlieb's Life was Shaped by The Jazz Masters; Ep 271

In Episode 271 of Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna sit down with legendary tenor saxophonist Pete Christlieb, whose remarkable career has spanned jazz clubs, televisio

Nicole Johaenntgen, Ep 270; Rhythm as the Foundation for Great Sax Solos

Nicole Johänntgen joins Donna on Episode 270 of The Everything Saxophone Podcast!   Nicole is an internationally acclaimed saxophonist, composer, educator, entrepreneur,

Saxophonist & Educator Dale Underwood on Sound, Discipline & Building a Lasting Career, Ep. 269

Classical saxophone icon Dale Underwood joins us for Episode 269 of the Saxophone Podcast.   A frequent guest soloist with major orchestras including the Boston Pops Orch

Saxophonist Christoph Irniger: Finding Your Voice in Modern Jazz, Ep. 268

What does it really take to find your sound in today's jazz world?   In Ep. 268, saxophonist Christoph Irniger shares his journey; from his musical beginnings to developi

Saxophonist Shawn Maxwell; How Being Different Propelled His Career, Ep. 267

How being different can actually be your biggest advantage.   In Episode 267 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna sat down with saxophonist and composer Shawn Maxwe

Saxophonist Steve Wilson; His Melodic Approach to Improvisation, Ep. 266

What does it mean to improvise melodically? 🎷   In this new episode, Donna sat down with legendary saxophonist Steve Wilson to talk about his melodic approach to improvis

The Saxophone Warrior Chris Ward, Ep 265

What does it really take to become a versatile, fearless saxophonist in today's music scene?   In Episode 265 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna sits down with Ch

Award Winning Black Sapphire Cannonball Saxophone; Dr Randal Clark Live at the NAMM Show 2026, Ep. 264

What really makes a saxophone sound: the player, the lacquer… or even the stones?   In Episode 264 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz sits down live at t

The New Trevor James Soprano and Baritone Saxophones; Sandro Massullo Live at the NAMM Show 2026, Ep 263

Trevor James Saxophones unveils exciting new models at the NAMM Show 2026!   In this episode, Donna sits down with Sandro Massullo to explore the brand-new Soprano EVO In

The New Quasar Alto Sax Mouthpiece from Jody Jazz; Live at the NAMM Show 2026, Ep 262

Our third episode recorded live at NAMM Show 2026 is here, and this one dives deep into mouthpiece design with Jody Espina of JodyJazz!   In Episode 262, Jody introduces

Matt Ambrose of Theo Wanne Saxophone Mouthpieces; The New Partnership With JJ Babbitt, Live at the NAMM Show 2026

Live from NAMM Show 2026: Donna sat down with Matt Ambrose, Chief Machinist and CAD Designer at Theo Wanne Saxophone Mouthpieces, to talk about the new partnership with J

P. Mauriat's New Saxophones for 2026 | Live at the NAMM Show with Jeremiah True

Recorded at the 2026 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, Donna sits down with saxophonist and educator Jeremiah True at the P. Mauriat booth to talk about what's new for sa

Saxophonist Wes Smith; How the Power of Community Skyrocketed His Music Career

Donna is joined by Wesley Smith, a saxophonist, composer, and educator, for an intimate, in-depth discussion you won't hear anywhere else. Together, they slow things down

Saxophonist Augie Bello; How Playing With Joy Leads to Success

Ep 258 of Everything Saxophone features saxophonist, vocalist, and bandleader Augie Bello in conversation with Donna Schwartz. This episode focuses on musicianship, disci