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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 or ask a question at saxophonejournal@gmail.com. Find more at www.seanimboden.com.

Sean Imboden


    • May 2, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    10. a dream gig

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 96:42


    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

    9. where I've been

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 76:00


    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.

    8. gigs, musings on education

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 130:09


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

    7. link to the masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 141:53


    - 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

    6. what's in my head

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 96:10


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 120:20


    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)

    4. let's talk about transcribing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 118:23


    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

    3. my musical career path & gig decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 133:00


    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.

    2. my saxophone sound & practice routine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 127:38


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 161:08


    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

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