Ep 110 - Steven Banks; 1st Prize Winner at the 2019 Young Concert Artists International Auditions

Donna Schwartz, Host of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, interviews Saxophonist, Composer, Educator, Advocate, Steven Banks, the first saxophonist to earn a place on the Young Concert Artists roster in its 59-year history, capturing First Prize at the 2019 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. #Steven Banks #Young Concert Artists #Everything Saxophone Podcast In this episode we talked about: Timestamps: 00:00 - Steven’s experience winning 1st Prize for the Young Concert Artists’ International Competition 05:31 - Recording session vs. live performance mindset 09:39 - Steven’s saxophone vlog 13:16 - Recording process during collaboration 17:37 - Microphone set-up and tips 25:51 - His thoughts on winning YCA competition as the first saxophonist 33:38 - Freelancing and creating opportunities 46:05 - Pieces and instruments he played at the YCA competition 48:14 - Playing tenor sax 54:35 - Improvisation in classical music Steven's links and Bio are on our site: www.saxophonepodcast.com