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How to Use Licks in Solos
August 5, 2019 By Donna Schwartz Leave a Comment
Do you try to use licks in solos, but your mind goes blank when it's your time to perform? Or maybe you're not exactly sure what to play during a section of a tune, so you try to force a lick into that spot but it doesn't quite work out? A common belief is that solos consist of a series of really cool licks - memorized licks that are put into solos. That actually isn't the case...most of the … [Read More...]
How to Start a Solo; Three-part series to sound like a pro
One of the biggest challenges when improvising is how to start a solo. You may be thinking... What … [Read More...]
Everything Saxophone Podcast
Donna has a brand new podcast called the Everything Saxophone Podcast, co-hosted with Nick Mainella. Check it out at Everything Saxophone Podcast
Please use the contact page to submit a request to be interviewed.
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