Man! I absolutely love your video style. It’s so professional yet very compatible with humor. It’s like I could turn on a TV and watch this as a show and be hype for the next weekly episode. Very informative and hilarious!!
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Awww man, that's kind Nathan! Means a lot coming from you - Your classical snob 2 with Ryan Devlin had me in absolute tears!!
@brayanfelix85023 жыл бұрын
Hey @saxologic you should try out Mr Wally Wallace New Mouthpiece from WindyCityWoodwinds. 👍
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
@@brayanfelix8502 He's got his own mouthpiece! The SYOS Saxlogic! (thanks for the recommendation, though)!
@GetYourSaxTogether3 жыл бұрын
Totally with you on that @Saxologic Nathan! Every time I watch one of your videos I pick up something I never thought of or didn’t know Wally. I get asked about the neighbours thing all the time as well and I never thought of all the stuff you came out with. Genius. Looks like your subs are really shooting up as well, which is awesome, you deserve it. Maybe one day we’ll be bona fide sax celebs like Nathan? We can dream. 😉 Hey, maybe what I need is a montage like you...🤔 PS you’re a real pussy cat on KZbin, but then you say something and it makes me think that I bet you’re strict with students. Sometimes I feel a bit scared thinking about being one of your students, cos I’m such a slacker! 😂 Jamie 😊
@joaquinmendoza23063 жыл бұрын
You have the best content out there by far. I love your teaching strategy of using comedy and efficiency. Keep up the amazing content!!!
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
That's very kind, Joaquin, thank you. I'll keep on making the silly videos!
@lorenzostella13 жыл бұрын
Welcome back Dr. Wallace, I missed you so much! Your motivation is essential...
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lorenzo! Needed a digital vacation - but back posting on a regular basis now!
@jehtune92803 жыл бұрын
I love your Saxophone Academy intro!
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@w2tty3 жыл бұрын
Glad your back again. Missed you. PS: I always like your sharp dressed look - it’s refreshing.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Paul! Good to be back - refreshed and with a notebook full of bad dad-jokes. Hope you're doing well!
@lemony_mellow Жыл бұрын
I got a full case sax mute for playing in my apartment. It's not for everyone and comes with it's own problems, but works as advertised and now I can practice any time.
@Sirvalorsax3 жыл бұрын
I was looking forward to seeing that 1980's "Revenge of the 🤓 Nerds" robot 🤖 in a sweet 80's montage. LOL
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Boob-atron 5000 was in the shop 😟
@trobson99523 жыл бұрын
Thanks for adding humor into the obnoxiously seriousness of being a professional mucisian. What did you get your doctorate in? Please dont sound like kenny g on soprano.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
@@trobson9952 Funny thing: There are virtually NO "professional" saxophonists. Music Teachers? Sure! You'd be surprised how many NY pros (who take themselves SOOO seriously) are living off family money or have day jobs. I LOVE teaching saxophone, and don't mind admitting it's not 1955 and jazz saxophonist isn't really a job. My Doctorate is in Saxophone Performance with a minor in Jazz studies - huge waste of time and money.
@Saxamaphonegirl3 жыл бұрын
Montage was slick! The fact that it gave me the best laugh I've had in weeks, was greatly appreciated!
@Saxamaphonegirl3 жыл бұрын
Also, D Major in 4ths. 👍🏻 One I must add to my practice list.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
It's part of the March assignment Kerry! Get to work! Hows the weather down under?
@abbytheoboist3 жыл бұрын
Love this!!! And yes metronome work is SO important, I improved so much more in a shorter period of time by just taking sections super slow and working it up to tempo with a metronome!
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
We need metronome t-shirts, Abby!
@robstevens95903 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wally. Because my practice times are very irregular (due to work & neighbors) and usually shorter than I would like, I generally focus on one area (or sometimes 2) rather all 3.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
You don't have to do a ton in each category - but take a bit of time for each!
@marcogomez22323 жыл бұрын
The outro is familiar yet refreshing with the added “...but enjoy it”. I needed to hear that. Great advice as always, Dr. Wallace. Thank you.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
You watched until the very end!!!! Thanks, Marco!
@marimbadaddy3 жыл бұрын
Dr. Wallace, "Brilliant! Starve them for screen time!" You have an awesome teaching style with just the right mix of seriousness and sarcastic humor, and on top of that an excellent pedagogy. You have made me want to actually learn to play the sax.
@drwallysax2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Craig, that made my day. Now, go learn the sax.
@Vitupers3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr. Wallace. i can't find more motivating videos on the net than yours...
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that, thank Mik!
@javierm_uk15883 жыл бұрын
Another video, another winner from Dr.Wally Wallace. Great stuff. I never dared defying my neighbours which is why it took me so many years to start learning the sax. Thankfully two years ago we moved to a detached house, so that has opened me a world of possibilities. I´m still limited at 1 hour sessions because of my daughter being a toddler, but that´s a matter of time too. As for the planning, I always think what I´m going to do beforehand but never take note. I do take note of what I´ve accomplished every day. That way I always win :D
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
That's a smart strategy! Glad you can practice now, I remember the toddler years! Now I'm constantly interrupted with "Daaaaad, can I have a snack - my ipad battery is low - he hit me - the dog pooped...." it never ends.
@jacquelamontharenberg3 жыл бұрын
Love your tutorials Dr. Wally. I am a smooth jazz saxophonist and recording artist. Even though I have been playing for over 40 years, I refer to your tutorials for reference and to remind myself what I need to be doing. In this particular tutorial, you nailed it. Your channel is good for new as well as veteran players. I am going to add a tab to my new music website to cover highly recommended websites for saxophone study. I would like to add a link to the Saxophone Academy to promote your channel. Thanks. Fantastic job.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
That's incredibly kind, thanks Jacque! We can all use reminders and mentorship, myself included!
@garygoodridge76343 жыл бұрын
When I heard Gary... 🏃♂️ good thing I dont know a Linda... I was hoping you weren't ill or something. Good to see you back.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Haaa!!! Lil' digital vacation - back at it my friend!
@quickref3 жыл бұрын
You aret the only doctor i can' t wait to see. I'm not a very organized Person. I try to play every day and do some technique, sound and melody Training. And i think i make good progress. And this ist what keeps me motivated. I luckily have everything prepared in my Office so it just takes me a few minutes to start.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Prepared office is the only reason I know 3 scales! Happy practicing my friend!
@paulaewa3 жыл бұрын
You should make that intro a permanent feature in all of your videos from now on :) Insightful and funny as always, thanks Dr Wally :)
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paula! We should have a montage contest...
@paulaewa3 жыл бұрын
@@drwallysax You've already won with your wit and creativity, Dr Wally! :)
@oliverkollas45263 жыл бұрын
Good to see you're back! Thank you for answering all the questions, it helps a lot. Also thank you for putting the fun in fundamentals 😁
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Good to be back, and good to "see" you Oliver! Happy Tuesday my friend!
@queburn62723 жыл бұрын
I can't believe you only have 16k subscribers wtf i love your content dude
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend! We've got a small, but fun group of students!
@alireza19672 жыл бұрын
Great teacher ! Bravo Dr. Wally
@LeoNovel3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always! And too long since! We missed you!! And thank you for answering my question too!! Stay well, Dr. Wally! ♥️🙏🏻🙇🏻♂️
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You too Leo!
@evanchrisney70693 жыл бұрын
Dr. Wally, about the acoustics comment, I feel that really relates to people who don't want to bother their neighbors. For example if you are playing in a room with wood flooring it will be quite reverberant, while carpet will not be. If you have a closet big enough to play in, play your overtones and other altissimo and mouthpiece exercises in there to not bother your neighbors, or in my case my wife. Playing right into clothing in a closet will really muffle your sound and save your neighbors/spouses/roommates ears from overtones, then you can play ballads and other beautiful music in that more reverberant space.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Wait, your wife doesn't love altissimo practice??
@3822sonicfan3 жыл бұрын
I’ll certainly use this to help make my daily 30 minutes of practice more effective! I just bought a new YAS-875 so I’d really just been noodling on it and having fun, but now I’m prepared to get more regimented with my practice sessions
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Awesome - what a fantastic instrument! You can get tons done in 30 minutes. - you got dis Connnor!
@juanpabloderose7383 жыл бұрын
I love your videos Dr Wally and i'm really proud to be a member of the academy. Thank you very much for sharing your wisdom and doing it with humor too. Greetings from Argentina! Now I'm going to practice because March assignment is the goal ;)
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Well hello down there in Argentina and greetings from sunny North Carolina!
@stevethomas65333 жыл бұрын
Dr Wally, most of the things you suggest to eradicate barriers are great and they are what I practice, dedicated space, targets, metronome, music stand with my practice materials etc etc. I also have a little ritual that sort of preps my mind, I always take out my reed, a little rub with the reed geek to make the lay silky smooth (Three light rubs is enough), moisten the reed in my mouth, lick the lay so its wet and the mount the reed on my M/P, checking its perfectly aligned, do a pop test and......im ready, set metronome up, (on phone in airplane mode!!) At the end of a session, I wipe my reed and place in box I then swab clean m/p, then crook, pull through sax (all three times), crook placed back on sax in stand, neck strap hanging on crook. Turn on phone......where has that 90 mins gone. also agree with 'saxlogiic', just watching one of your videos makes me want to practice, you are a real inspiration, witty, articulate, engaging (is that enough for $10 ;-))
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Ritual is important - great way to "anchor" our mindset to the activity. Pro athletes do it as well - Michael Phelps routine is nuts!
@stevethomas65333 жыл бұрын
@@drwallysax what does he do with them ;-)
@vincescuderi3 жыл бұрын
Was that a clip from Flashdance? What a feeling! Great informative videos. Thank you!
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
I was using welding equipment in a wet warehouse directly before....
@vincescuderi3 жыл бұрын
@@drwallysax LOL! Great stuff. I'm 62 and still trying to figure the horn out! Keep 'em coming. Thank you.
@michaelroach42193 жыл бұрын
Your videos are great!Informative,entertaining,inspirational. Now,I'm going to go practice.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael - this made my morning! NOW GO PRACTICE. 😀
@michaelroach42193 жыл бұрын
@@drwallysax yes sir!
@MeehanSax10 ай бұрын
2:23 no need to give yourself small goals if you are forward thinking, I don’t keep myself motivated by accomplishing goals, I have the next dozen things I’ll work on planned, I am excited for all of them so I grind hard so I can move onto the next thing I find interesting (which is all of them)
@davidsimpsonmusic79883 жыл бұрын
I'm looking forward to your video on Overtones!! Great video and tips. Sometimes as a new saxophone player (about one year in) you feel like you're on an island when it comes to the practice structure.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
It can certainly be overwhelming! Just remember - you can't do everything, but if you do a few things well every day, you'll make incredible progress! Happy practicing, David!
@julielv53003 жыл бұрын
Thanks, as always! Glad you are back! I needed this!
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Julie! Hope you have a wonderful week. I'll be back next week - just needed a lil' digital vacation. happy practicing!
@julielv53003 жыл бұрын
a much deserved vacation!
@pollokilleeer10673 жыл бұрын
Yessssss sir your back.... thanks for giving me all this good insight
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Hey Pollo!! Happy Tuesday!
@hyrumbaird39503 жыл бұрын
The dr is back
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Back with bad jokes and questionable advice! Have a good week my friend!
@sammalekzadeh81673 жыл бұрын
Damn you really called out Gary.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Gary is the worst.
@overthetarget94013 жыл бұрын
Even Linda left Gary and she ain't no quitter, tells you everything you need to know about Gary. Never brings cookies. Gary is the worst.
@MrGmantza3 жыл бұрын
Great advice as always Dr Wally in a really enjoyable video! When I get bored during practice I usually use a few tricks. So in terms of scales, instead of a metronome I sometimes use backing tracks (with chords of the specific scale) at various speeds. Or just close my eyes and imagine I'm performing in front of an audience - a bit stressful, though :D. Long tones practice: playing songs with long tones. I don't know whether my teacher would approve - haven't told him yet, but I enjoy it and it seems to work!
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
That's a very cool strategy, I like it!
@peternero66893 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Dr. Wallace.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome
@nathanmartin5463 жыл бұрын
Great approach and advice. Also, great suit!
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@cj_ocean3 жыл бұрын
Too many things of this video are cool and helpful to list in this comment. Thank you! :)
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Kiato, you are too kind. But I'll gladly take the compliment on this rainy Wednesday!
@JeniTehan3 жыл бұрын
Apparently in Rocky IV there was an epic sax battle between Rocky and Drago in the training montage that had to get cut out because Sylvester Stallone burst his lip trying to play an altissimo G. True story.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Goddam I love a good 80s boxing montage. Drago in the "futuristic" gym, almost makes me want to exercise.....almost. Hey Jeni! You see that the Bosstones have a new album? Ska is back my friend!
@JeniTehan3 жыл бұрын
@@drwallysax I've seen Rocky IV more times than I really should have. Drago was cheating with those injections! Yeah, I've heard a bit of the Bosstones album! There's loads of ska going on these days. Fourth wave! I've been working on a new ska song that I should have done in the next week or so, too!
@1dotele3 жыл бұрын
Great video I'm so glad I found your channel
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jimidean Corncracker! Welcome to the Academy!
@joseluishinojosa93043 жыл бұрын
Showed my wife your Soprano biceps curls, then the “look” into the camera... priceless! After we stopped laughing, we agreed I need to be more dedicated, like you. I told her, “You see! That’s part of improving 10% on my saxophone skills!” 😂
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
You make your wife watch my horrible videos!! I like you, Jose. Happy practicing my friend!
@joseluishinojosa93043 жыл бұрын
@@drwallysax yes, Dr Wally. When you’re married, sharing is definitely caring.
@thomascoleman63403 жыл бұрын
Great content Doc as usual! I am a member of your academy and thank for being selfless to share your knowledge. Can you share what is the your approach to TRANSCRIPTION!!!!
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
not the next video - but the NEXT video. I got you, Thomas.
@sonholee57693 жыл бұрын
Whoa. Starve screen time. Excellent!
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
It works! Hope you're well, Sonho! Have a great weekend!
@brayanfelix85023 жыл бұрын
Guys you should really try the Windy City Woodwinds Mouthpieces. I have been playing the Clasic Jazz one and plays awesome. 👍 thank Dr for sharing all your Knowledge. Will try soon the 56.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Brayan, happy practicing my friend!
@nicholasramos98563 жыл бұрын
Best intro ever!!!!!
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
You're the best, Nicholas. YOU'RE the best. Have a great week my friend.
@cheknfaks2 жыл бұрын
Gary was that snail on Spongebob too..He even meowed out of tune.
@kurt.schwab3 жыл бұрын
Amazing how a player can be useful without playing his horn 👏👏👏. This is so useful, thanks 🙏🙏🙏! Someone would almost be inclined to get kids to get the maximum benefit of your excellent tips 🙃. Did you change mouthpiece by the way?
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kurt! The mouthpiece is the black version of the 56!
@alanramirez46733 жыл бұрын
Yay a new video!!
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Happy Tuesday, Alan!
@zaxophne3 жыл бұрын
I starve them! For screen time... The delivery is hilarious.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
I beat them....to the dinner table!
@solomann9403 жыл бұрын
Great lesson 👍🏽👍🏽
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😃
@jimjimo54343 жыл бұрын
I wish you were my teacher !
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Join my free course! I am your teacher :)
@tonyb407726 күн бұрын
Did you make up the practice log sheet? Is it available for Excel? Or Word? Or Google Doc? Thanks
@ssbarisax3 жыл бұрын
Thanks !!!
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Most welcome! Happy practicing!
@SH19743 жыл бұрын
Thank You, Dr. Wally, for another very informative SAX Video. (I must confess: I love Your kind of humor!) Question: When You do things like on 3:45, does the fundamental rule "if the metronome isn't ticking, You're not practicing" still apply? May it be that this is practicing (not playing) even when the metronome rests?
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
It does! My demo needs an asterisk: *metronome usage implied
@Danox943 жыл бұрын
I'm currently having trouble with with octave key G, A, B and some of the palm key notes. They aren't as thin as when I started playing , but I find that even a small adjustment of the lower lip can make them go super sharp or slightly flat. And that's while playing long notes. Even when I find the right balance during those, they still go quite sharp while playing melodies...
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Miiiigt be an issue with reed strength? Impossible for me to tell without seeing you play - but I'd recommend a stronger reed - see if that works!
@drewismynick2 жыл бұрын
Hey, I live in Athens ga. Was Hendershots a place when you were here? Their third Thursday of the month jazz jams are the stuff of legends, and kept me sane while I was in x ray school here!
@drwallysax2 жыл бұрын
Small world! I don't remember Hendershots? My band used to play the 40 Watt club back in the 90s!
@drewismynick2 жыл бұрын
@@drwallysax respect. It's still going. Come on back to Athens on a third Thursday of the month. That house band, Unstarched, can play any tune you call. You. Will. Have. Fun!
@keithridenhour70332 жыл бұрын
CANT ARGUER WITH ANYTHING YOU SAY NICE JOB
@richardkamin63343 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for all the great content. Any reason not to leave my horn set up in a stand (no young kids) and do you have a preference re stand?
@BruceWL3 жыл бұрын
DR! I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for encouraging us, "wanna-be-Saxists" (is that a word?) :)
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
It's a word, but you take out that "Wanna-be" right NOW! If you play, you're a saxophonist!! If you're enjoying the hobby, you are MY KIND of saxophonists. You're my student now - no more negative self talk Bruce! NOW GO PRACTICE! (after you drink some coffee, of course). :)
@BruceWL3 жыл бұрын
@@drwallysax HAHAHA> Yes I am a Dr-Wally-Sax-guy now! Off to practice!
@javiersanchez72013 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the amazing lessons Dr Wally. Your tunes with the Sononauts are really good, do you have plans for any recordings on bandcamp or elsewhere?
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
We'll be releasing an album in the near(ish) future. That's very nice of you to ask - thanks Javier!
@gorfgarf97353 жыл бұрын
Haha nice montage
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gorfgarf!!! Hope you're well.
@ComAndCollectedFastLane3 жыл бұрын
Love your channel, too many ads on this video though.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
How many ads did you get?
@ComAndCollectedFastLane3 жыл бұрын
@@drwallysax I think it was 8, and they were front loaded. So the like 5 or 6 we’re in the first few minutes.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
@@ComAndCollectedFastLane holy cow, that’s annoying. Sorry about that!
@ComAndCollectedFastLane3 жыл бұрын
@@drwallysax thanks for replying, I thought you might care.
@romanrolla81343 жыл бұрын
Montage!
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
It's the only way to get work done
@guardezio3 жыл бұрын
Daft as it sounds, this definitely took some of the guilt off me for dodging out of the eltude this month (so far) to work on a piece I really want to get down instead (Life Will Change by J-Music Ensemble). Always good to get a reminder not to take things TOO seriously, and not to judge ourselves against the skill of others... something I do far too much. Still going to avoid overtones for a bit longer though... I backed off them to get my tone solid after I noticed my tone starting to slip after I started practising said overtones. Given I'm finally liking my tone on my alto... I'm a bit reluctant to tackle overtones again if that means I'll undo all that hard work ^^;;
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Wise choice, my friend. It's an incredible hobby, and hobbies should be fun!
@robfairbrother30142 жыл бұрын
I noticed the same thing. Just started self learning the sax this year and am now an expert in how to play terrible sax perfectly. 😆 Came across the Doc’s video on overtones soon after starting and the one thing I remember him saying is not to spend copious amounts of time on them. But of course the student knows more than the teacher, 🙄 so I ignored it and was determined to master overtones in one session or at least within the week (failed it). Right from the beginning I had no problems achieving my low notes, but spending the amount of time on overtones I was each day it wasn’t long before an octave would consistently come out instead of the fundamental. So back to the drawing board, listen to Doc Wally and made an adjustment to my overtones practice. Now each time I practice overtones I remember to slur back to the fundamental note. This was imperative for me. Before I was failing to do that because it was too hard and I paid the price for it. Don’t just go practice as Doc Wally says. Listen to him and then go practice. 😊 👍🏼
@JayCee-hw4zc Жыл бұрын
I've got a weird question: Why is it that practice an assignment and nail it (at home) but when I perform it for my teacher, I screw up. In particular I've noticed that I go too fast and trip over my fingers or I suddenly forget how to read music lol. (PS I've completed two thirds of a music major degree and I've been playing seriously since 2015 😬).
@georgeluna58453 жыл бұрын
Great advice Dr. Wallace. But I have no discipline and get boarded with repetition. Life is too short for a lot of geeky stuff. That being said, I’m playing 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day. Is there any hope for me?
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
There’s always hope, George! If you’re having fun, you’re doing something right.
@rhrh20252 жыл бұрын
I played professionally for about 20 years, and I wish I had slowed down my practicing/warm ups and concentrated on playing more melodically, instead of just playing fast. My technique was good, but my improv was inconsistent, in my opinion!
@drwallysax2 жыл бұрын
Melody is king! Happy practicing!
@andersonalmeida39933 жыл бұрын
Hi, Dr. Wally... Warm tropical greetings from Brazil. I've been playing alto, soprano and tenor sax for decades. It's not my main job, but with the time passed by I could develop a very good tone in my horns and maturity in musical conception and improvisation, concerning easy to intermediate harmonized tunes. Now I want to go on and build up a greater, denser, technical foundation, to be able to improvise with higher level in more complex chords progressions as well... What do you suggest in my case? Any good road map for that?
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Hi Anderson, my biggest suggestion is to listen to players you love, then analyze what THEY do over chords. Rather than reading patterns that use the b9 - listen to the way Charlie Parker uses it in context - then copy, repeat, and adapt! Learning language in context of the masters is (in my opinion) more fun and valuable than any theory book!
@presequel3 жыл бұрын
great video, informative and fun :) i have a question: i have a dedicate teacher and got weekly assignments. Is it still good to enroll your program? i got an hour everyday to practise and wonder if that will work...
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
You might like some of my exercises - (many saxophone teachers do). Give it a try - the fundamentals course is free, so no pressure!
@Nigelogue3 жыл бұрын
Great video as always, but what happened to Nigel??? Lol 😎
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Nigel is my classical mentor. Next week, you'll meet Vincent the Voicing Monster. what am I doing with my life....
@Nigelogue3 жыл бұрын
@@drwallysax Look forward to it 😀
@jtheriault163 жыл бұрын
Just recently set up separate practice areas for myself and my son. Sometimes our practice times overlap.... wasn't ideal in a number of ways. Got to have your own set up. What make/model soprano do you have?
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Good plan. The soprano is a Yamaha 875.
@hazzahazza85893 жыл бұрын
You practice more per day than I practice per week lol
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
In fairness, it’s part of my career path. Some days I’m lucky to get 20 minutes!
@uberlindagarrido44883 жыл бұрын
Muy buena clase pero seria mejor traducida en español please desde chile
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Yo no hablo español
@mmmdisciple3 жыл бұрын
Umm, my name is Garry and my ex-wife's name is Lynda. If I work on my tone do you think I can woo her back? I really do miss her telling me to shut up with that sax-o-majig thingy when I was blaring the house with my awesome technique practice. 😁. PS:Love your channel. 👌
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Ha! Small world....small....strange world. Happy Wednesday Garry!
@mfelten19803 жыл бұрын
Such a sad story of Gary and Linda... At least we got a clue now why things didn't work out between the two of them.
@maheshwarmaheshwar61443 жыл бұрын
Hi very good 🙏👍❤️
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend 😀
@10morrissette3 жыл бұрын
The Resistance is real. The hardest part of running is putting on your running shoes (. . . and then the running, I guess).
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
They used to make us run in the Army. I didn't care for it. I suggested we try combat yoga or something else, they declined my suggestion :(
@Trevayne43 жыл бұрын
Breaking my hour up into 3-20 minute sections is 20 minutes too long when breaking in new reeds (per reed)?
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Not really - I still do my tone exercises while breaking in reeds- 2 birds one stone!
@reillypiersimoni99203 жыл бұрын
Doc Wallace can you suggest any cool beginner ballads or etudes?
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Hey Reilly, have you tried our free intermediate blues etudes?
@reillypiersimoni99203 жыл бұрын
@@drwallysax Not yet! I'll be sure to check them out. Thank you so much for your channel and content!
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
@@reillypiersimoni9920 most welcome!!
@bobpremecz54293 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about Gary and Linda. Not really. Sure Gary has nice biceps, but Linda likes to take walks and she's sad you couldn't or didn't join her. Plus I hear she likes to listen to beautiful music, the kind that Dr. Wally is able to play. Plus he's fun.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Ha! happy Wednesday, Bob!
@glowiestardust66713 жыл бұрын
Hiiiii Dr.Wallace
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Hey Glowie!! Happy Tuesday!
@glowiestardust66713 жыл бұрын
Happy Tuesday Dr.Wallace :) It’s new Persian year on Saturday, I wish you the best ♥️
@glowiestardust66713 жыл бұрын
Great video for planning my practices in new year holiday :) Thanks for great content
@dk74722 жыл бұрын
F in the chat for Gary
@drwallysax2 жыл бұрын
Gary deserves no respect.
@LeoNovel3 жыл бұрын
💪🏻
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Saxo-strong
@brucerockwell92813 жыл бұрын
Turbo Tip #4: pour yourself a tall glass of wine and take it with you into the practice shed.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
I am not getting enough sleep for wine-practice. I'd be asleep before overtones...
@nickscott42723 жыл бұрын
You've had a soprano sax this whole time?!
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Wait, is that what that thing is?
@jimhutcheson62393 жыл бұрын
My neighbours are called Gary and Linda,,, come to think of it they've been very quiet recently 🤔
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Gary always counts off Giant Steps too fast. Gary, you can't play it that fast. And your tone is bad. IT's BAD, GARY.
@jimhutcheson62393 жыл бұрын
@@drwallysax 🤣
@curtisvalle51413 жыл бұрын
Come'on Doc....you've never experienced.... fun. And please lighten up on the thinking, planning, practicing,..uh,,, thinking stuff. No one wants to get this good this fast!
@garyzimmer80613 жыл бұрын
My name is Gary and I had a girl named Linda, lol., and I still don't have great technique!
@garyzimmer80613 жыл бұрын
And no, Linda's gone too.
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Ha! Have you tried "vibing" other musicians at a jam session? The local "cats" in my town seem to think a poopy attitude is the winning secret?
@garyzimmer80613 жыл бұрын
@@drwallysax Doc, I've played with guys on project recordings and concerts,...I'm sure just as you have, from tv shows like Merv Griffin, Grads from Eastman, Berkely, Juilliard, studio guys, the movie industry, etc. I've always said i'd rather play with a bad player with a great attitude, ....than a great one with a lousy attitude. Two great players with great attitudes were Roger Pemberton from Merv Griffin show, lead Alto, and Bobby Lewis, trumpet, Warner Bros., and first call lead studio , Chicago. He did alot of lead work on the old Streisand flicks. That's why I subbed you. You are strictly pro, and most of my prof.s were egonuts, or astronauts. You are the 'real deal'. Keep up the great job. If I get to the Carolina's next year I'll look you up.
@garyzimmer80613 жыл бұрын
ps hope to do a session w Jamey Aebersold in Louisville in June sometime. How old is he now? Guessin' 80's.
@TheAaronRodgersTao3 жыл бұрын
Poor poor Gary...
@drwallysax3 жыл бұрын
Gary had it coming, he's the kind of guy that walks around in the summertime saying "how about this heat?"