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The Saxophone Warrior Chris Ward, Ep 265

What does it really take to become a versatile, fearless saxophonist in today’s music scene? 🤔 In Episode 265 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna sits down with Chris Ward, also known as The Saxophone Warrior, for a wide-ranging conversation about musicianship, discipline, creativity, and pushing beyond traditional boundaries. 00:00 - Musical background 09:23 - What made him pursue music school 12:20 - How to give constructive feedback 13:31 - Responsibilities of a good student 15:15 - Chris’ teaching practice 18:15 - Tips for transcribing 21:49 - What made him go to New York 26:10 - Tips for getting wedding band gigs 28:41 - Being prepared for different gig scenarios 34:01 - Studying with Lenny Pickett 36:11 - Chris’ routine for reeds 37:05 - Other great tips he learned from Lenny 43:09 - Getting into pedals and effects 51:46 - Multiphonics 01:01:30 - Gauge a gig before getting experimental 01:10:30 - How he came up with the name “Saxophone Warrior” 01:14:03 - Future plans/projects 01:19:08 - Sharing experiences at this year’s NAMM #thesaxophonewarrior #chrisward Whether you're refining fundamentals or exploring extended techniques, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration. 📸 Photo credits: Vanessa Gonzalez Bunster 👉 Stay Connected and Explore More from Chris Ward: 👉 Subscribe for more conversations with world-class artists 👉 Share this episode with someone who loves sax music! 👍 FOLLOW US 👇 ▶️︎ YouTube / @donnaschwartz ▶️︎ Facebook / dbrasswind2 ▶️︎ Instagram / donnasax ⏯️ WATCH NEXT 👇 🟣    • Saxophonist Wes Smith; How the Power of Co...   🟣    • Saxophonist Augie Bello; How Playing With ...   🟣    • Award Winning Black Sapphire Cannonball Sa...   💡 This episode is sponsored by the free Masterclass, How to Improvise With Confidence Feel stuck playing the same licks? What if you could stop overthinking, ditch the sheet music, and take confident, expressive solos - anywhere, anytime? The free masterclass, How to Improvise With Confidence, has helped thousands of sax players break out of the rut and start playing with freedom. It’s not about memorizing more theory. It’s about unlocking the instincts and tools you already have so you can finally solo the way you hear it in your head. If you’ve ever felt glued to the page… avoided solos because you didn’t feel ready… or wondered why you still don’t “get” chord changes, this might be your turning point. Click here [https://donnaschwartzmusic.lpages.co/...] to watch the masterclass now while it’s still available.