Saxophone Academy

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Strange Lights!

Dr. Sue's NEWEST album is out: Strange Lights! Available through Neuma records and all streaming platforms! https://neumarecords.bandcamp.com/album/strange-lights

Sep 18
36 min

Silent Practice and Rhythmic Strategies.

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue discuss modern silent practice tools (Emeo and Travel Sax) and exercises for improving rhythm and feel!

Sep 3
45 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!

Aug 25
46 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!

Apr 24
45 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.

Mar 20
48 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 th

Mar 10
1 h 01 min

Practicing Creativity with Dr. Nicki Roman!

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat with Dr. Nicki about the art of creativity, improvisation, burnout, practice planning and MUCH more!

Oct 10 2025
56 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

Oct 3 2025
44 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 wi

Sep 28 2025
57 min

Electric Sax Pants

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

Mar 7 2025
45 min

Developing Artistry with Dr. Heidi Radtke!

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue chat with Dr. Heidi about developing your sound, refining artistry, and pursuing a career in music.

Jan 29 2025
52 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/leCoRD

Nov 22 2024
51 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

Oct 26 2024
38 min

Gettin' Chops Back and Mailbag questions!

Dr. Wally and Dr. Sue answer your questions about getting back into shape, soprano fingerings, C-melody saxophones and other nonsense.

Oct 21 2024
46 min

New Etudes and More (free .pdf download)

https://www.thesaxophoneacademy.com/Watson

Sep 26 2024
34 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.

Mar 29 2024
37 min

Groundhog Deja Vu

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

Mar 18 2024
49 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

Feb 9 2024
44 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".

Feb 2 2024
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.

Nov 2 2023
43 min

Chart positions

Where Saxophone Academy ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 20, 2026).

#141 NEW Performing Arts US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

This is an amazing podcasts that manages to be both educational and fun regardless of your level of playing. Wally Wallace and Susan Fancher cover the waterfront (saxophonically) with additional helpful guidance on managing careers, how to maintain and improve your musical skills, and helpful product reviews. Because manufacturers’ ad copy conveys, well, nothing about their own products, it’s very helpful to hear (and see on the YouTube channel) candid assessments of items on the market. I’ve listened to a number of saxophone podcasts and this is by far the best!

Ponca Pat · Mar 2021

I can’t wait for the next episode of Wally and Sue’s podcast. Funny, educational, witty and down right smart ! Thanks for taking the time to give the saxophone community your knowledge and expertise in such an entraining manner.

glenpayne · Feb 2020

I've been listening to this podcast since June and I absolutely love it! Dr sue and Wally are great people, and extremely helpful as well as hilarious! Highly recommend to all saxophonists!!

LMcMillen08377 · Nov 2019

Dr. Wallace and Dr. Fancher have great on-air chemistry, are always entertaining, and very informative. They answer questions from the community, offer excellent advice on all things saxophone and music, from beginner to "working musician", hobbyist to professional. Wally will also personally answer your e-mails in addition to what's read on the podcast. I have learned SO MUCH from these two. It's incredible being able to talk to such professional teachers without spending $1000 an hour!

Autumnal Willow · Aug 2019

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