The Saxophone Warrior Chris Ward, Ep 265
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In this episode, Donna Schwartz interviews Chris Ward about becoming a versatile saxophonist and his experiences in the music scene.
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 Chris Ward , also known as The Saxophone Warrior , for a wide-ranging conversation about musicianship, discipline, creativity, and pushing beyond traditional boundaries. F ind exactly what you're looking for in the episode by using the timestamps below: 00:00 - Musical background 09:23 - What made him pursue music school 12:20 - How to give constructive feedback 13:31 - Responsibilities of a good student 15:15 - Chris' teaching practice 18:15 - Tips for transcribing 21:49 - What made him go to New York 26:10 - Tips for getting wedding band gigs 28:41 - Being prepared for different gig scenarios 34:01 - Studying with Lenny Pickett 36:11 - Chris' routine for reeds 37:05 - Other great tips he learned from Lenny 43:09 - Getting into pedals and effects 51:46 - Multiphonics 01:01:30 - Gauge a gig before getting experimental 01:10:30 - How he came up with the name "Saxophone Warrior" 01:14:03 - Future plans/projects 01:19:08 - Sharing experiences at this year's NAMM ➡️ Explore more about Chris Ward—his music, background…
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