Saxophone Journal

Sean Imboden
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Saxophonist Sean Imboden shares his thoughts on music, saxophone, practicing, being a musician, and more in an extended stream-of-consciousness style. Say hello at www.seanimboden.com.

Episodes

  1. 05/02/2023

    10. a dream gig

    I share what's currently on my mind, as well as discuss the ins and outs of a recent performance with my big band that can only be described as "a dream gig". Say hello at www.seanimboden.com

    1h 37m

  2. 01/01/2023

    9. where I've been

    I talk about some recent changes, give you updates on my last 5 months, and a look into the near future. Say hello, or send me a comment our question at saxophonejournal@gmail.com.

    1h 16m

  3. 08/03/2022

    8. gigs, musings on education

    A fun jaunt into a random stream of conscious thought journey. Say hello, or send me a comment our question at saxophonejournal@gmail.com.

    2h 10m

  4. 07/01/2022

    7. link to the masters

    - 3 days, 3 gigs - bouldering, running - Slide Hampton - Antonio Hart: discovering him, first interaction, Jimmy Heath, Dave Holland, Alex Sipiagin, Chris Potter, Roy Haynes, Sonny Rollins - George Garzone

    2h 22m

  5. 06/08/2022

    6. what's in my head

    – IG reels – Bo Burnham – Virtual Studio sample lessons – 9ollective – how do you play fast? – what's in your head while improvising?

    1h 36m

  6. 05/12/2022

    5. depth vs. breadth, my music updates, an experiment

    What I've been up to –sextet gig –finished Butler semester –trio music –Virtual Studio Tune of the Month An experiment –no email, text, phone checking until after lunch –one 20-min admin session per day Question –depth vs. breadth (when learning music)

    2 hr

  7. 04/05/2022

    4. let's talk about transcribing

    In this episode: Updates from me -email list newsletter 2x/month -recent trio concert: challenges, period of growth, etc -writing sextet music -composition process (instrumentation, not genre/style) Answer transcription email question -language analogy (author w/large vocabulary) -David Baker imitation-assimilation-innovation -Benny Golson Trane story -Chris Potter Ambrose story

    1h 58m

  8. 03/01/2022

    3. my musical career path & gig decisions

    In this episode I talk through the history and timeline of my musical journey, as well as answer listener questions. If you have a question you'd like to ask, you can email me at saxophonejournal@gmail.com.

    2h 13m

  9. 02/01/2022

    2. my saxophone sound & practice routine

    In this episode: January recap (covid, TV/books, teaching) Saxophone sound (background, changing/adding instruments, influences, embouchure changes, equipment) Practice routine (necessity, focused/time-based, Hooten practice chart, consistency) Find more at www.seanimboden.com

    2h 8m

  10. 01/01/2022

    1. my saxophone (and other) resolutions, planning the next 3 months

    In this episode: Welcome/intro Ask me questions: saxophonejournal@gmail.com The what/why/when/where of this podcast Resolutions? The next 3 months My weekly obligations Find more at www.seanimboden.com

    2h 41m
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Saxophonist Sean Imboden shares his thoughts on music, saxophone, practicing, being a musician, and more in an extended stream-of-consciousness style. Say hello at www.seanimboden.com.

Information

  • Creator
    Sean Imboden
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sean Imboden
  • Show Website
    Saxophone Journal