SAX BITES

By Emma & Vincent

Saxophone players unite! It’s time to get really bloody good at the saxophone, just five minutes at a time.

Join Dr Emma Di Marco, Australian saxophonist and music educator, for a quick five minute s... more

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FAQs about SAX BITES:

How many episodes does SAX BITES have?

The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.

SAX BITES episodes:

June 09, 2023 TONGUING: TOUCHING THE REED WITH THE TONGUE (#19)
Tonguing is such an important part of playing a wind instrument and, in today's episode, we're going to talk about the exact movement of the tongue touching the reed. This episode is great for those students looking to refine their articulation on the saxophone.

Have a question for the Sax Bites Podcast? Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at [email protected]

Want something for free?
Visit Emma's online store (www.emmadimarco.com/store) to download a free long tones worksheet to take your saxophone practice to the next level. More companion worksheets to podcast episodes will be available on the store as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
Please rate, review, and subscribe to help the Sax Bites Podcast grow!
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6min
March 27, 2023 TUNING VS TIMBRE (#18)
Is it a tuning problem? Or is your timbre just incapable of blending with other players? Today we're going to find out!

Have a question for Emma?
Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at [email protected]
Want something for free?
Visit Emma's online store (www.emmadimarco.com/store) to download a free long tones worksheet to take your saxophone practice to the next level. More companion worksheets to podcast episodes will be available on the store as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
Please rate, review, and subscribe to help the Sax Bites Podcast grow!
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7min
March 24, 2023 TEN SECOND DIAGNOSIS (#17)
Today we look a the simple way you can diagnose problems in your playing while practising at home, between your lessons.
Have a question for Emma?
Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at [email protected]
Want something for free?
Visit Emma's online store (https://www.emmadimarco.com/store) to download a free long tones worksheet to take your saxophone practice to the next level. More companion worksheets to podcast episodes will be available on the store as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
Please rate, review, and subscribe to help the Sax Bites Podcast grow!
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7min
February 17, 2023 CRAZY SAX QUESTIONS FROM GOOGLE (#16)
Ok, so people have searched some CRAZY things about the saxophone and Emma's here to answer them. This episode is a fun one so we may just have to do a Part Two!

Have a question for Emma?
Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at [email protected]
Want something for free?
Visit Emma's online store (www.emmadimarco.com/store) to download a free long tones worksheet to take your saxophone practice to the next level. More companion worksheets to podcast episodes will be available on the store as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
Please rate, review, and subscribe to help the Sax Bites Podcast grow!
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7min
February 13, 2023 TONGUE PLACEMENT ON THE REED (#15)
Articulation is so important and Emma's got some quick tips to improve your tonguing. Get these basics right so you're ready to dive in to more complicated articulation concepts on our next episodes!

Have a question for Emma?
Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at [email protected]
Want something for free?
Visit Emma's online store (www.emmadimarco.com/edmmstore) to download a free long tones worksheet to take your saxophone practice to the next level. More companion worksheets to podcast episodes will be available on the store as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
Please rate, review, and subscribe to help the Sax Bites Podcast grow!
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6min
February 10, 2023 THE BEST SAX NOTE? (#14)
It's time to decide, once and for, which is the best note on the saxophone?
(Ok, there's a little more to today's episode but we'll leave it as a surprise for when you actually listen)

Have a question for Emma?
Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at [email protected]
Want something for free?
Visit Emma's online store (www.emmadimarco.com/edmmstore) to download a free long tones worksheet to take your saxophone practice to the next level. More companion worksheets to podcast episodes will be available on the store as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
Please rate, review, and subscribe to help the Sax Bites Podcast grow!
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6min
February 06, 2023 FAST FINGER FLUENCY (#13)
It's time to get your fingers moving FAST on the saxophone. It's easily one of the most common issues that comes up with students who just want to absolute shred on their horn. Today's episode gives you some easy to implement advice on how to play fast and move those fingers smoothly and effortlessly.

Have a question for Emma?
Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at [email protected]
Want something for free?
Visit Emma's online store (www.emmadimarco.com/edmmstore) to download a free long tones worksheet to take your saxophone practice to the next level. More companion worksheets to podcast episodes will be available on the store as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
Please rate, review, and subscribe to help the Sax Bites Podcast grow!
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7min
February 02, 2023 TUNING TIPS PART TWO (#12)
Welcome back to SAX BITES for 2023!
TUNING TIPS: Part Two
The second episode with some quick tips for improving your intonation all focussed on building your ear 'on the go'. Don't forget that, with tuning, one of Emma's favourite resources is The Tuning CD by Dr Richard A. Schwartz (check it out on YouTube Music here: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mdK0G04Q6NhoVBLjzsAteBoFhJmteNqSU)
Have a question for Emma?
Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at [email protected]
Want something for free?
Visit Emma's online store (www.emmadimarco.com/edmmstore) to download a free long tones worksheet to take your saxophone practice to the next level. More companion worksheets to podcast episodes will be available on the store as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
Please rate, review, and subscribe to help the Sax Bites Podcast grow!
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6min
December 01, 2022 TUNING TIPS PART ONE (#11)
TUNING TIPS: Part One
The first in a series of episodes that will narrow in on how to improve saxophone intonation. Today's episode is starting with tips for young players and those that are teachers of young players. It also references one of Emma's favourite resources: The Tuning CD by Dr Richard A. Schwartz (check it out on YouTube Music here: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mdK0G04Q6NhoVBLjzsAteBoFhJmteNqSU)
Have a question for Emma?
Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at [email protected]
Want something for free?
Visit Emma's online store (www.emmadimarco.com/edmmstore) to download a free long tones worksheet to take your saxophone practice to the next level. More companion worksheets to podcast episodes will be available on the store as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
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7min
November 29, 2022 USEFUL SCALES (#10)
After the last episode, #09 INTRO TO SCALES, today we will unpack some of the most useful ways to incorporate scales into your practice routine. Don't just run the fingers up and down, add a whole lot more! All discussed in today's Sax Bites, the five minute saxophone lesson podcast.
Have a question for Emma?
Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at [email protected]
Want something for free?
Visit Emma's online store (www.emmadimarco.com/edmmstore) to download a free long tones worksheet to take your saxophone practice to the next level. More companion worksheets to podcast episodes will be available on the store as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
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7min

FAQs about SAX BITES:

How many episodes does SAX BITES have?

The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.