I Asked Eric Marienthal How He Got So Good

 

Eric Marienthal is one of the all time great saxophone players and educators. He has won Grammys, he has recorded countless albums and soundtracks including 6 of his own as a leader. He has performed with many of the world’s greatest musicians in a multitude of genres, and is also the author of several outstanding saxophone study books.

In this interview, Eric shares the surprising stuff he practiced for 8 hours a day while he was at Berklee, he tells us some great stories from his time touring with Chick Corea, and he lets us know what it’s like to record as a studio musician for major motion picture soundtracks.

Eric’s Marienthal’s Website ericmarienthal.com
Eric Marienthal’s online course artistworks.com/jazz-saxophone-le…s-eric-marienthal

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  1. Hi Jay! I just viewed your podcast interview with Eric Marienthal, and found it to be highly interesting and informative from both a teacher’s perspective, and musician’s optic. The podcast was “It’s How You Practice” was the first time I had viewed Eric online, and I was impressed with his positive demeanor and openness as a musician and performer. You posed great questions and your ability to provide solid interview and super exchange of information with Eric was exceptional. I’m a former jazz guitarist with the U.S. Air Force Band in Europe – specifically the Ambassadors Jazz Band. I have been teaching guitar and piano for over 35 years, and performed with several part-time bands. I’m exploring adding saxophone to my talent list, and your podcast with Eric has given me further inspiration. Thanks again for a great interview with Eric, and the knowledge provide in “practicing” will certainly be added to the lesson instruction provided to my guitar and piano students! All the best! Dave Kay

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