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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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