Listening to This Counts as Practice

By Erik Steighner

A (mostly) saxophone pedagogy podcast hosted by Erik Steighner.... more

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The podcast currently has 137 episodes available.

Listening to This Counts as Practice episodes:

October 09, 2018 #24 Calypso by Greg Youtz - Commentary Track
Erik comments on his performance of Calypso (2008) by Greg Youtz.

Made in Tacoma: New Chamber Music for Saxophone is available from Alea Publishing and various music streaming services. Calypso is also available from Alea Publishing.

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18min
September 25, 2018 #23 Are You Practicing Slow Enough?
Well, are you? Are you really practicing slow enough? Huh? Huh?

Also, Erik describes a scale routine that didn't really work, so that's one less thing you'll need to try.

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7min
September 11, 2018 #22 Rondo à la Banjo - Commentary Track
Erik shares the compositional process behind his Rondo à la Banjo for saxophone trio, featuring both studio and live recordings. Also includes a performance of Erik's Altissimo Etude No. 6 (all 14 etudes are available as a free download from The University of Texas at Austin).

Made in Tacoma: New Chamber Music for Saxophone is available from Alea Publishing and various music streaming services. Rondo à la Banjo is available from Dorn Publications.

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16min
August 28, 2018 #21 Returning to Practice After Time Off
Took it a little too easy this summer? Then listen to this one.

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6min
August 14, 2018 #20 Everyday Carry
Erik shares his EDC.

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8min
July 31, 2018 #19 Altissimo Tips
A smattering of thoughts about altissimo, including an impromptu performance of Altissimo Etude No. 1. All 14 etudes are available as part of Erik's doctoral treatise, available as a free download from eriksteighner.com/publications

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20min
July 17, 2018 #18 Memorization
This episode is about...uh...what was it, again?

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11min
July 03, 2018 #17 Rambling About Reeds
Random reeds tips (and vamps...and hearts...and heels).

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15min
June 19, 2018 #16 More Practice Techniques for Difficult Spots
Just in case the last episode's "secret" wasn't enough to get the job done.

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14min
June 05, 2018 #15 The Secret to Learning Difficult Music
What could the secret be?! Also, now that the 14 warm-up routine episodes are done, the show is moving to an every-other-Tuesday release schedule.

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11min

FAQs about Listening to This Counts as Practice:

How many episodes does Listening to This Counts as Practice have?

The podcast currently has 137 episodes available.