Ranked #1
#04 Saxophone Warm-Up Routine Part 4: Articulation Pressure
#04 Saxophone Warm-Up Routine Part 4: Articulation Pressure
Tickle your tongue with some articulation pressure exercises. Download the free Progressive Warm-Ups for Saxophone, whic... Read more
18 May 2018
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6mins
Ranked #2
#08 Saxophone Warm-Up Routine Part 8: Overtones
#08 Saxophone Warm-Up Routine Part 8: Overtones
So. Many. Overtones. Download the free Progressive Warm-Ups for Saxophone, which includes novice, intermediate, and adva... Read more
24 May 2018
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18mins
Ranked #3
#15 The Secret to Learning Difficult Music
#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... Read more
5 Jun 2018
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10mins
Ranked #4
#56 In Praise of Less Music and No Guide
#56 In Praise of Less Music and No Guide
Don't sell all your music and fire your teacher...but maybe there's a middle path. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com ... Read more
26 Nov 2019
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11mins
Ranked #5
#44 Glazunov Concerto Masterclass
#44 Glazunov Concerto Masterclass
If you're starting to learn the Glazunov Concerto for solo and ensemble contest or an audition, Erik offers you some ini... Read more
25 Jun 2019
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31mins
Ranked #6
#24 Calypso by Greg Youtz - Commentary Track
#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 ava... Read more
9 Oct 2018
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17mins
Ranked #7
#47 Equipment Trial - Selmer Gold Plated and Solid Silver Necks and a 33mm lefreQue
#47 Equipment Trial - Selmer Gold Plated and Solid Silver Necks and a 33mm lefreQue
In a blingtastic episode, Erik tries out Selmer gold plated and solid sterling silver necks as well as a solid silver Se... Read more
6 Aug 2019
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26mins
Ranked #8
#28 Test Driving the 2018 iPad Pro
#28 Test Driving the 2018 iPad Pro
If Erik records an episode about an iPad Pro, does that count as a tax write-off? Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com o... Read more
4 Dec 2018
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12mins
Ranked #9
#25 Recommended Books
#25 Recommended Books
Erik give props to some of his favorite books related to the saxophone and music performance. Among those mentioned... 1... Read more
23 Oct 2018
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9mins
Ranked #10
#14 Saxophone Warm-Up Routine Part 14: Scales
#14 Saxophone Warm-Up Routine Part 14: Scales
And now your reward for making it through the previous 13 episodes: scales. *shrug* Download the free Progressive Warm-U... Read more
1 Jun 2018
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23mins
Ranked #11
#57 Basic Saxophone Care and Maintenance
#57 Basic Saxophone Care and Maintenance
There's more to taking care of a saxophone than not dropping it! You'll basically be a certified repair tech after heari... Read more
10 Dec 2019
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19mins
Ranked #12
#27 Embouchure Concepts
#27 Embouchure Concepts
Swan diving into the murky waters of the embouchure. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com
20 Nov 2018
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20mins
Ranked #13
#38 Revisiting Légère Signature Reeds
#38 Revisiting Légère Signature Reeds
This week Erik is replaced as host by a food-grade, non-toxic polymer. Can you tell the difference? Get in touch at lttc... Read more
23 Apr 2019
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21mins
Ranked #14
#60 More Tips for a Productive New Year
#60 More Tips for a Productive New Year
Another year, another Very Important Episode full of Serious Advice. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighn... Read more
7 Jan 2020
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9mins
Ranked #15
#26 Note Grouping Is Awesome
#26 Note Grouping Is Awesome
NOTE grouping is awesome. Note GROUPING is awesome. Note grouping IS awesome. Note grouping is AWESOME. Get in touch at ... Read more
6 Nov 2018
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13mins
Ranked #16
#59 Arrangement - Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf by J.S. Bach
#59 Arrangement - Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf by J.S. Bach
Erik (all eight of him, yikes) performs his arrangement of the J.S. Bach motet Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, BW... Read more
24 Dec 2019
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11mins
Ranked #17
#29 When Sounding "Bad" Is Good
#29 When Sounding "Bad" Is Good
Sorry, students, this title doesn't mean you don't have to practice for juries. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or ... Read more
18 Dec 2018
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10mins
Ranked #18
#22 Rondo à la Banjo - Commentary Track
#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 rec... Read more
11 Sep 2018
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15mins
Ranked #19
#58 Revisiting the 2018 iPad Pro
#58 Revisiting the 2018 iPad Pro
An episode in which Apple has the last laugh. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com
17 Dec 2019
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7mins
Ranked #20
#55 Decruck Sonata Masterclass
#55 Decruck Sonata Masterclass
Erik plays and discusses the Fernande Decruck Sonata in C#. Check out Joren Cain's dissertation on the piece or Erik's ... Read more
12 Nov 2019
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33mins