Erik's subconscious ordered another episode. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

Erik's subconscious ordered another episode. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#121 Another School Year in the Books

Erik records a spur-of-the-moment episode comparing the Selmer Concept and S90-180 tenor mouthpieces against his S90-170. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

Erik records a spur-of-the-moment episode comparing the Selmer Concept and S90-180 tenor mouthpieces against his S90-170. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#120 Selmer Tenor Mouthpiece Shootout - S90-170, S90-180, Concept

Erik tries out the new(ish) D'Addario Venn G2 synthetic reed and compares it against the first generation. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

Erik tries out the new(ish) D'Addario Venn G2 synthetic reed and compares it against the first generation. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#119 Testing the D'Addario Venn G2 Synthetic Reed

Now with almost 100 percent fewer tips! Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

Now with almost 100 percent fewer tips! Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#118 The Mostest Tips for the Newest of Years

Erik checks in again after a symphony gig and plugs some stuff: Volatility Index for solo alto saxophone is now available for purchase from  Alea Publishing. Catch the South Sound Saxophone Ensemble on Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. PDT on 98.1 KING-FM or on Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. PDT at PLU (livestream). Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

Erik checks in again after a symphony gig and plugs some stuff: Volatility Index for solo alto saxophone is now available for purchase from <a href="https://bassclarinet.ecwid.com/Steighner-Volatility-Index-PDF-p483944535" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Alea Publishing</a>. Catch the South Sound Saxophone Ensemble on Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. PDT on <a href="https://www.king.org/listen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">98.1 KING-FM</a> or on Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. PDT at PLU (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGcPZHW2D2s3DOGGPwEADHtI4h4GkaIFT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">livestream</a>). Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#117 Gigging and Plugging

Erik phones one in. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

Erik phones one in. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#116 Busy Busy Busy

Erik tests the new Backun Vocalise TM2 against his current Selmer Claude Delangle (and older Selmer S90-180) mouthpieces. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

Erik tests the new Backun Vocalise TM2 against his current Selmer Claude Delangle (and older Selmer S90-180) mouthpieces. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#115 Backun Vocalise TM2 Mouthpiece Trial

Erik treats himself to a new mouthpiece and listens to John Corigliano's new saxophone concerto. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

Erik treats himself to a new mouthpiece and listens to John Corigliano's new saxophone concerto. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#114 HBDTM

A wild celebration followed by a little metronome talk. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

A wild celebration followed by a little metronome talk. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#113 Fourth Anniversary Hullabaloo

Erik shares some brief updates and a recording of "Whither Must I Wander" by Vaughan Williams from his recital in February. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

Erik shares some brief updates and a recording of "Whither Must I Wander" by Vaughan Williams from his recital in February. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#112 Whither Must I Podcast

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

... Who is a serious classical saxophonist. Which is more people than you would think! High schoolers, college students, teachers, and more will find tidbits of knowledge or new approaches to try. Plus Erik is funny and a gifted teacher. Love this podcast! Recommending it to all my students and colleagues.

Great content for everyone...

Listening to This Counts as Practice

Tickle your tongue with some articulation pressure exercises. Download the free Progressive Warm-Ups for Saxophone, which includes novice, intermediate, and advanced versions of the exercises discussed in the show. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

Tickle your tongue with some articulation pressure exercises. <a href="https://www.eriksteighner.com/publications" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download</a> the free Progressive Warm-Ups for Saxophone, which includes novice, intermediate, and advanced versions of the exercises discussed in the show. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#04 Saxophone Warm-Up Routine Part 4: Articulation Pressure

So. Many. Overtones. Download the free Progressive Warm-Ups for Saxophone, which includes novice, intermediate, and advanced versions of the exercises discussed in the show. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

So. Many. Overtones. <a href="https://www.eriksteighner.com/publications" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download</a> the free Progressive Warm-Ups for Saxophone, which includes novice, intermediate, and advanced versions of the exercises discussed in the show. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#08 Saxophone Warm-Up Routine Part 8: Overtones

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. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

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. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#15 The Secret to Learning Difficult Music

Don't sell all your music and fire your teacher...but maybe there's a middle path. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

Don't sell all your music and fire your teacher...but maybe there's a middle path. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#56 In Praise of Less Music and No Guide

If you're starting to learn the Glazunov Concerto for solo and ensemble contest or an audition, Erik offers you some initial observations. Here's a fun  discussion of the Leduc versus Barenreiter editions. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

If you're starting to learn the Glazunov Concerto for solo and ensemble contest or an audition, Erik offers you some initial observations. Here's a fun <a href="http://www.settlingscoresblog.net/2017/04/18-moving-targets-episode-2.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> discussion</a> of the Leduc versus Barenreiter editions. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#44 Glazunov Concerto Masterclass

Greg Youtz

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. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

Erik comments on his performance of Calypso (2008) by Greg Youtz. Made in Tacoma: New Chamber Music for Saxophone is available from <a href="http://www.bassclarinet.org/alea/AR008.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alea Publishing</a> and various music streaming services. Calypso is also available from <a href="http://www.bassclarinet.org/alea/ALEA1099.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alea Publishing</a>. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#24 Calypso by Greg Youtz - Commentary Track

In a blingtastic episode, Erik tries out Selmer gold plated and solid sterling silver necks as well as a solid silver Series III alto, followed by a solid silver 33mm lefreQue. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

In a blingtastic episode, Erik tries out Selmer gold plated and solid sterling silver necks as well as a solid silver Series III alto, followed by a solid silver 33mm lefreQue. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#47 Equipment Trial - Selmer Gold Plated and Solid Silver Necks and a 33mm lefreQue

If Erik records an episode about an iPad Pro, does that count as a tax write-off? Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

If Erik records an episode about an iPad Pro, does that count as a tax write-off? Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#28 Test Driving the 2018 iPad Pro

Erik give props to some of his favorite books related to the saxophone and music performance. Among those mentioned... 1. Larry Teal, The Art of Saxophone Playing; 2. David McGill, Sound in Motion; 3. Michael Hester, Saxophone Master Classes; 4. James Umble, Jean-Marie Londeix: Master of the Modern Saxophone; 5. William Westney, The Perfect Wrong Note ...and many more! Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

Erik give props to some of his favorite books related to the saxophone and music performance. Among those mentioned... 1. Larry Teal, The Art of Saxophone Playing; 2. David McGill, Sound in Motion; 3. Michael Hester, Saxophone Master Classes; 4. James Umble, Jean-Marie Londeix: Master of the Modern Saxophone; 5. William Westney, The Perfect Wrong Note ...and many more! Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#25 Recommended Books

And now your reward for making it through the previous 13 episodes: scales. *shrug* Download the free Progressive Warm-Ups for Saxophone, which includes novice, intermediate, and advanced versions of the exercises discussed in the show. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

And now your reward for making it through the previous 13 episodes: scales. *shrug* <a href="https://www.eriksteighner.com/publications" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download</a> the free Progressive Warm-Ups for Saxophone, which includes novice, intermediate, and advanced versions of the exercises discussed in the show. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#14 Saxophone Warm-Up Routine Part 14: Scales

There's more to taking care of a saxophone than not dropping it! You'll basically be a certified repair tech after hearing this one. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

There's more to taking care of a saxophone than not dropping it! You'll basically be a certified repair tech after hearing this one. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#57 Basic Saxophone Care and Maintenance

Swan diving into the murky waters of the embouchure. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

Swan diving into the murky waters of the embouchure. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#27 Embouchure Concepts

This week Erik is replaced as host by a food-grade, non-toxic polymer. Can you tell the difference? Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

This week Erik is replaced as host by a food-grade, non-toxic polymer. Can you tell the difference? Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#38 Revisiting Légère Signature Reeds

Another year, another Very Important Episode full of Serious Advice. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

Another year, another Very Important Episode full of Serious Advice. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#60 More Tips for a Productive New Year

NOTE grouping is awesome. Note GROUPING is awesome. Note grouping IS awesome. Note grouping is AWESOME. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

NOTE grouping is awesome. Note GROUPING is awesome. Note grouping IS awesome. Note grouping is AWESOME. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#26 Note Grouping Is Awesome

J.S. Bach

Erik (all eight of him, yikes) performs his arrangement of the J.S. Bach motet Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, BWV 226. Email the show with the subject line "Downloads" for free access to this arrangement (in multiple versions for either SATB/SATB octet or AATB/AATB octet). Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

Erik (all eight of him, yikes) performs his arrangement of the J.S. Bach motet Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, BWV 226. Email the show with the subject line "Downloads" for free access to this arrangement (in multiple versions for either SATB/SATB octet or AATB/AATB octet). Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#59 Arrangement - Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf by J.S. Bach

Sorry, students, this title doesn't mean you don't have to practice for juries. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

Sorry, students, this title doesn't mean you don't have to practice for juries. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#29 When Sounding "Bad" Is Good

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.  Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

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 <a href="https://repositories.lib.utexas.edu/bitstream/handle/2152/3952/steighnerd90128.pdf?sequence=2&amp;isAllowed=y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The University of Texas at Austin</a>). Made in Tacoma: New Chamber Music for Saxophone is available from <a href="http://www.bassclarinet.org/alea/AR008.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alea Publishing</a> and various music streaming services. Rondo à la Banjo is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rondo-Banjo-Saxophone-Trio-Steighner/dp/B004045ZXO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1528222428&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=rondo+a+la+banjo+steighner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> available from Dorn Publications</a>.  Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#22 Rondo à la Banjo - Commentary Track

An episode in which Apple has the last laugh. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com

An episode in which Apple has the last laugh. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a>

#58 Revisiting the 2018 iPad Pro

Erik plays and discusses the Fernande Decruck Sonata in C#. Check out Joren Cain's  dissertation on the piece or Erik's live performance at PLU last October. Get in touch at lttcapshow@gmail.com or eriksteighner.com Audio excerpts used by permission of Gérard Billaudot Éditeur.

Erik plays and discusses the Fernande Decruck Sonata in C#. Check out Joren Cain's <a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28401/m2/1/high_res_d/dissertation.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> dissertation on the piece</a> or Erik's <a href="https://youtu.be/LEHEVG8AFyI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">live performance</a> at PLU last October. Get in touch at <a href="mailto:lttcapshow@gmail.com">lttcapshow@gmail.com</a> or <a href="eriksteighner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eriksteighner.com</a> Audio excerpts used by permission of Gérard Billaudot Éditeur.

#55 Decruck Sonata Masterclass

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