Everything Saxophone Podcast

Saxophonist Seth Ebersole; A Masterclass in Mindset for all Musicians, Ep 257

Everything Saxophone Podcast

Show Notes

Our final new episode of the year! 🥳

In this inspiring year-end conversation, Donna sits down with saxophonist Sergeant Seth Ebersole, baritone saxophonist with the Airmen of Note, to talk about mindset, practice, creativity, and the poetic influences behind his music, including his upcoming piece "Dear Emily."

⬇️ Find exactly what you're looking for in the episode by using the timestamps below:

00:00 Introduction 03:02 Earliest mentor/s 08:01 Why musical theatre is a big influence on him 11:36 Emily Dickinson's poetry in relation to his music 15:05 Inspiration behind his upcoming song 'Dear Emily' 26:19 Process for roadmaps for other musicians 30:13 Listen and reflect to 'The Very Nearest Room' 43:08 Listen and reflect to 'Any Happy Flower' 50:31 The best way to get through complicated harmony 54:58 The story behind his Instagram handle 58:58 What practicing is supposed to be 01:01:30 How to handle practicing in front of others 01:13:09 His audition experience 01:21:38 The right head space for musicians 🔎Explore more about Seth Ebersole, his music, background, and socials, all in one place: https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophonist-seth-ebersole-a-masterclass-in-mindset-for-all-musicians-ep-257 ⭐️ Become a Patron today! Love our content? Want even more behind-the-scenes access? By becoming a Patron, you'll get exclusive perks such as: ✅ A complete, always-updated listing of all our shows ✅ Bonus videos packed with behind-the-scenes content v Searchable transcripts for every episode ✅ Early access to episodes— hear them before anyone else! Your support keeps the show running and fuels our ability to bring you the best content possible. And the best part? You can join for as little as $2 a month! Be part of something bigger. Join us on Patreon today! CLICK HERE

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