Sax Reel

Jonathan Kierspe
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Sax Reel

Welcome to Sax Reel, the podcast that gives you the inside scoop on your favorite saxophone loving musicians! Each episode, I will have a new guest in to share fun stories about their past, talk about their experiences as musicians and educators, and to share any exciting projects they are working on!

  1. 10/27/2021

    S2 E12- Debra Richtmeyer

    It was an honor talking with someone so influential in the saxophone world for this episode! Professor Richtmeyer has nurtured such a wonderful career for herself and for her students, and I am very glad she was able to come on the show! It was great hearing about her time at Northwestern, her path to her current job, the amazing experiences of adjudicating some of the world's largest music competitions, and of course her new methods book!

    27 min

  2. 10/13/2021

    S2 E11- Dr. Joe Girard

    I had a fantastic conversation with Dr. Girard! I love how he integrates his engineering degree into his saxophone career. Listen to hear about his beginnings, the start of the Sinta Quartet, how he uses engineering in his pedagogy, and all of the amazing projects he is working on!

    39 min

  3. 10/06/2021

    S2 E10- Dr. Andrew Allen

    It was a pleasure talking to Dr. Andrew Allen! We are lucky to have someone who is so in love with the saxophone! Hear about his prolific passion for writing, his extensive work with some amazing composers, and the great projects he is a part of!

    27 min

  4. 06/30/2021

    S2 E9- Dr. Johnny Salinas

    I had a great time reminiscing about our days in China with Dr. Johnny Salinas! It was great hearing about how he overcame all of the setbacks life threw at him, even from a young age!

    34 min

  5. 06/16/2021

    S2 E8- Jonathan Cathell

    Talk about someone who is dedicated to their craft! Come hear about how Jonathan Cathell has dedicated his life to high quality repairs, especially considering its the only job he has ever had! It was great hearing about his experience of successfully starting and running his own business.

    28 min

  6. 06/02/2021

    S2 E7- Dr. Rhonda Taylor

    I have always admired Dr. Rhonda Taylor's ability to create her own artistic path! Her exploration into free improvisation is always fun to explore and listen to. It was an honor to have had the chance to have some real conversations with her about some of the struggles that we often face as musicians, especially during the pandemic.

    36 min

  7. 05/19/2021

    S2 E6- Patrick Meighan

    Have you ever been curious about what some of the first saxophone pedagogues were like? Well then go no further! I had a blast hearing from Patrick Meighan about what it was like studying with teachers such as Larry Teal and Sigurd Rascher. He also gave some great input on what young saxophonists should be focusing on, and how we can balance work life and family life! I hope you enjoy this episode!

    32 min

  8. 05/05/2021

    S2 E5- Carrie Koffman

    If you are looking for someone who is inspirational and is involved in a lot of amazing projects, go no further! Between Carrie Koffman's unique path into collegiate teaching, the implementation of yoga practices in her saxophone studio, the work she does with the Committee on the Status of Women in the NA.S.A., and her troubadour adventures, I am sure you will enjoy this episode!

    35 min
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Welcome to Sax Reel, the podcast that gives you the inside scoop on your favorite saxophone loving musicians! Each episode, I will have a new guest in to share fun stories about their past, talk about their experiences as musicians and educators, and to share any exciting projects they are working on!

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  • Creator
    Jonathan Kierspe
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jonathan Kierspe

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