Everything Saxophone Podcast

Donna Schwartz

Booking Overview

This specialist music interview podcast focuses on saxophone performance, technique, equipment, education, and professional musicianship, typically featuring accomplished external saxophonists and multi-woodwind performers. PR agencies could credibly pitch established saxophonists, composers, educators, Broadway or studio musicians, and experts with distinctive performance or instructional perspectives; booking difficulty is medium because guests are professionally accomplished but the show serves a focused niche.

Metrics

Episodes: 278

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 2.1k subscribers

Instagram: 887 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

donna@donnaschwartzmusic.com

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Host

Donna Schwartz - Saxophone educator and podcast host focused on saxophone performance, technique, equipment, and musician development.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Accomplished professional saxophonists, composers, arrangers, educators, Broadway or studio musicians, and classical or jazz performers with specialized expertise or notable performance experience.

Required Achievements:

Grammy recognition, Performance with major artists, Broadway or studio performance credits, Established careers as composers, arrangers, or educators, Distinctive music education or community projects

Recent Guest Discussions

Alex Hahn - Developing The Eastman EAS 852 Alto Saxophone, Equipment Setup, Saxophone Ergonomics, And Music Education

Chad Smith - Career Development, Piano Skills For Saxophonists, Mouthpieces, Tonguing Technique, Vintage And Modern Saxophones, And Playing C Melody Saxophone

Steve Kortyka - Performing With High-profile Artists, Discipline, Improvisation, Arranging, Performance Preparation, And Musician Development

Greg Banaszak - Performance Preparation, Classical And Jazz Musicianship, Transcription, International Concerts, And Developing Disciplined Practice Habits

Nick May - Classical Saxophone, Artistic Development, Lifelong Learning, Circular Breathing, Altissimo Technique, Equipment, And Community-focused Music Projects

Recent Topics

Music, Saxophone, Jazz Saxophone, Classical Saxophone, Music Education

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Everything Saxophone Podcast

Saxophonist Alex Hahn; Introducing the New Eastman EAS 852 Alto Saxophone, Ep. 276

September 17, 2026

What does it take to create a saxophone that delivers exceptional tone while still feeling natural and comfortable to play? In this episode of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz sits down with Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, composer, and educator Alex Hahn. Here, Alex shares his experience collaborating with Eastman on the development of the EAS 852 52nd Street Alto Saxophone. In this episode: 00:00 Origins of the EAS 852 alto sax 02:11 The process of testing o...

Saxophonist Chad Smith; What Piano, Mouthpieces & Tonguing Can Teach You About Saxophone, Ep. 275

August 27, 2026

What does it take to build a successful career as a saxophonist and multi-woodwind musician? In Episode 275 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz welcomes Chad Smith, an accomplished Broadway saxophonist, multi-woodwind specialist, studio musician, and educator. In this episode, Chad shares insights into his musical journey and discusses: 00:00 Musical background 05:18 How playing the piano helps as a saxophone player 09:10 How Chad got into music education 13:14 To...

Saxophonist Steve Kortyka on Discipline & Performing with Famous People, Ep. 274

August 06, 2026

What does it take to perform on some of the world's biggest stages while continuing to grow as a musician and educator? In this episode of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz sits down with acclaimed saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator Steve Kortyka to discuss his musical journey, performing with legendary artists, the discipline required to succeed, and his biggest advice for developing as an improviser. Below is a detailed timestamp guide to help you navigate ...

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