Saxophonist Greg Banaszak; Olympic-style Preparation for Performances, Ep. 273
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Greg Banaszak discusses his disciplined approach to performance preparation akin to Olympic athletes.
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 performing, practicing, and thriving as both a classical and jazz saxophonist. 00:00 - Greg's approach to working on the Bird With Strings project 15:56 - His mindset in playing both classical and jazz 20:58 - Tips for transcribing 26:05 - Why he recommends Vandoren products 32:50 - Audience receptiveness, especially overseas 37:12 - How he prepares for overseas concerts 42:54 - Greg's "Olympic" preparation 56:54 - How's the saxophone scene in Mumbai 01:07:35 - Upcoming projects Explore more about Greg Banaszak, his music, background, and socials, all in one place: https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophonist-greg-banaszak-olympic-style-preparation-for-performances-ep-273 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Become a Patron today! 🥳 Love our content? Want even more behind-the-scenes access? By becoming a Patron, you'll get exclusive perks such as: ✅ A complete, always-updated listing of all our shows ✅ Bonus videos packed with behind-the-scenes content ✅ Searchable…
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