SAX BITES
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 saxophone lesson where she shares the best tips, tricks, ideas, and practice strategies to make you the best saxophone player you can be. Episodes drop on Saturdays. What can you expect from an episode? Emma will share her insights into a new topic or pain point for saxophonists leaving you with strategies you can put IMMEDIATELY into your own musical practice. These bite-sized episodes will leave you more motivated and excited to play the saxophone than ever and will benefit students, teachers, and enthusiasts alike. Have a question for Emma? Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1), or email the team at hello@emmadimarco.com
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Episodes
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Today's episode unpacks what you should look for when buying a saxophone for an advanced player. Based on Emma's 15 years of experience as a saxophone teacher, the advice in today's episode will make sure you get yourself a great horn for learning on and avoid some of the common pitfalls out there in the market! This is Part 3 in a three part series on purchasing a new saxophone.
Have a question for the Sax Bites Podcast? Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at hello@emmadimarco.com
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 soon as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
Please rate, review, and subscribe to help the Sax Bites Podcast grow!
And finally, a big thank you FASSounds for our theme music, provided by Pixabay royalty free music. Check out 'Best Time' on Pixabay to hear this great tune in its entirety.
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Today's episode unpacks what you should look for when buying a saxophone for an intermediate player. Based on Emma's 15 years of experience as a saxophone teacher, the advice in today's episode will make sure you get yourself a great horn for learning on and avoid some of the common pitfalls out there in the market! This is Part 2 in a three part series on purchasing a new saxophone.
Have a question for the Sax Bites Podcast? Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at hello@emmadimarco.com
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 soon as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
Please rate, review, and subscribe to help the Sax Bites Podcast grow!
And finally, a big thank you FASSounds for our theme music, provided by Pixabay royalty free music. Check out 'Best Time' on Pixabay to hear this great tune in its entirety.
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Today's episode unpacks what you should look for when buying a saxophone for a beginner player. Based on Emma's 15 years of experience as a saxophone teacher, the advice in today's episode will make sure you get yourself a great horn for learning on and avoid some of the common pitfalls out there in the market!
Have a question for the Sax Bites Podcast? Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at hello@emmadimarco.com
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 soon as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
Please rate, review, and subscribe to help the Sax Bites Podcast grow!
And finally, a big thank you FASSounds for our theme music, provided by Pixabay royalty free music. Check out 'Best Time' on Pixabay to hear this great tune in its entirety.
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Today's episode explains the optimal right hand position we should be aiming for when playing the saxophone and why Emma has taken the thumb rests off her saxophones (?!?!)
Have a question for the Sax Bites Podcast? Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at hello@emmadimarco.com
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 soon as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
Please rate, review, and subscribe to help the Sax Bites Podcast grow!
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Today's episode is diving into listener questions we have received in order to solve your real-world saxophone problems. Have a question for the Sax Bites Podcast? Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at hello@emmadimarco.com
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 soon as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
Please rate, review, and subscribe to help the Sax Bites Podcast grow!
Saturday Sep 16, 2023
Saturday Sep 16, 2023
Squeaking a saxophone is an annoying problem and something that frustrates a lot of students along their musical journey. But, the fact is, it's totally normal and it happens to everyone! Squeaking tends to get worse the more we focus on it or worry about it... so how on earth do we fix it? Today's episode breaks down why you might be squeaking when playing the saxophone and how exactly you're going to fix it.
Have a question for the Sax Bites Podcast? Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at hello@emmadimarco.com
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 soon as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
Please rate, review, and subscribe to help the Sax Bites Podcast grow!
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Your neck strap is with you through thick and thin as a saxophone player. Lord knows I've been using the same neck strap for the past decade! Finding the right neck strap is not only a consideration of comfort but it's an important part of staying fit and healthy as a musician. Listen along to today's episode to help you choose the right neck strap for each of the different saxophones.
Have a question for the Sax Bites Podcast? Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at hello@emmadimarco.com
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 soon as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
Please rate, review, and subscribe to help the Sax Bites Podcast grow!
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Saturday Sep 02, 2023
Your embouchure is crucial to your sound. And the corners of your mouth? Well that's the most important spot for improving your tone. Have a listen to today's episode to get more ideas on how to manage the corners of your mouth when playing the saxophone and what to look out for when you're practising.
Have a question for the Sax Bites Podcast? Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at hello@emmadimarco.com
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 soon as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
Please rate, review, and subscribe to help the Sax Bites Podcast grow!
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
Dynamics are such an important part of our expressive techniques as musicians and it's crucial that we constantly refine our skills here. But, who (honestly) can say that they practise dynamics regularly? Or who has even practised dynamics at all?? (And no, practising them IN your pieces doesn't count). Today's ep is going to give you some great ideas for improving your dynamics on the saxophone.
Have a question for the Sax Bites Podcast? Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at hello@emmadimarco.com
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 soon as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
Please rate, review, and subscribe to help the Sax Bites Podcast grow!
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Today's episode continues talking about articulation and this time it's all about STACCATO. Pretty much all students know that staccato notes need to be played short... but how short is short enough? And how do we make that happen on the saxophone? Tune in to find out
Have a question for the Sax Bites Podcast? Submit it via Instagram (@emmaldm1), TikTok (@emmaldm1) or email the team at hello@emmadimarco.com
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 soon as well as further paid resources for all saxophonists.
Please rate, review, and subscribe to help the Sax Bites Podcast grow!
Who is Emma?
D’Addario Woodwinds Artist Dr Emma Di Marco is an Australian contemporary musician, educator, artistic director, photographer, and entrepreneur. She has performed in four continents and is a regular on the festival and conferencing scene including solo engagements as multiple World Saxophone Congresses. Emma is a founding member of the Barega Saxophone Quartet. Her involvement with Barega has seen over a dozen new works for saxophone quartet commissioned, multiple tours interstate and internationally, as well as collaborations with Trichotomy, Hourglass Ensemble, the Queensland Wind Orchestra, Lyre Duo, and a range of visual artists. Emma is a Casual Academic in Saxophone at the University of Queensland and is a Churchill Fellow. She performs regularly with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra amongst her freelance work across Queensland. She is an endorsed artist with D’Addario Woodwinds and exclusively uses D’Addario Reserve reeds.