Jeff Schneider

The Jeff Schneider Situation

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The Jeff Schneider Situation is part music hang, part life talk, and probably some dad jokes. Conversations with musicians, artists, and creative minds — about the work, the stories, and everything in between.

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Jeff Schneider

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#5 - Jazz Is Dead. Or is it? | With Alex Brown 08.08.2025 1:36:35

Alex Brown and I go way back — twenty years back. We met as freshmen in the jazz department at the New England Conservatory, lived together in Boston and later New York City, played countless gigs and jam sessions, and have been learning from each other ever since. Alex is a GRAMMY Award-winning pianist and composer who’s performed with everyone from Yo-Yo Ma to Paquito D’Rivera. His playing blend...

#4 - Mary Spender on Singing, Songwriting, and Developing a Personal Sound 04.05.2020 33:29

Combining her sultry voice and electric guitar to create rock songs infused with blues and soul, Mary Spender’s songwriting showcases her virtuosic style of guitar playing as well as her wide vocal range. Mary has amassed over 20 million hits on her YouTube channel with over 250k subscribers watching her weekly videos, predominantly targeted towards guitarists and singer/songwriters. Mary shares h...

#3 - Sax Spy on Must-Have Sax Gear, Upgrading Your Setup, and Practicing Doubles 28.04.2020 38:38

Sax Spy (Derek Crane) uncovers the best vintage and modern saxophone gear. A woodwind extraordinaire with a BM in Commercial Music from BYU, Derek has played with the Hugh Jackman World Tour, Zelda Symphony, and more.   Learn more at https://saxspy.com

#2 - Danny Janklow on the Blues, Rhythm, and the Culture of Jazz 09.04.2020 56:25

Saxophonist, multi-Instrumentalist, educator, producer & composer Danny Janklow is quickly gaining international recognition for his soulful and innovative musical voice. His heart-felt, passionate, and highly energetic music has reached and inspired thousands of listeners from Japan to Holland to Mexico. His live performances, often described as “emotionally charged” and “vibrant celebrations...

#1 - Nahre Sol on Natural Talent, Piano Technique, Beat Making, and More 24.03.2020 1:09:22

Nahre Sol is a pianist and composer with an insatiable appetite for everything related to music composition, music theory, harmony, piano performance, practicing, and improvisation. Check out her legendary YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/nahresol