Saxophone with Willem Moolenbeek
These classes will focus on improving your existing skills and introducing new ones.
As a university instructor, I have helped students gain the knowledge and habits which allow them to access their best possible sound and technique. This is not about playing a particular style of music but learning how to really play the instrument.
Overtones, air support, breathing, best posture, hand position, fingerings, embouchure, ligatures, mouthpieces, reeds and more.
Bring questions and we can find answers.
It is the most exciting wind instrument. Let's explore it together!
ABOUT WILLEM MOOLENBEEK
Willem Moolenbeek has performed across Canada as soloist with orchestras and bands, in recital and pop groups. His tone has been described by one reviewer as “setting a standard for tonal elegance in the world of reed playing”.
As a proponent of new works for his instrument he has premiered and recorded works by many Canadian composers. He currently teaches saxophone at the University of Waterloo in Ontario , Canada and is an artist/clinician for Jupiter Instruments and Vandoren reeds. A result of his long tenure at a post secondary institution is that he now teaches the students of his students.
Previously I have played the sax with a few teachers but none have come close to Willem. After a few months with Willem he is improving my embouchure and sight reading with every lesson. I couldn't ask for a more committed and motivated teacher. Cant wait until our next lesson :)
Willem is an outstanding teacher. I'm a musician, but a beginner on sax, and he knows just how to tailor the lessons for what I need. He's not stuck in one way of teaching, but is constantly tweaking his approach to best serve the individual student. I would highly recommend him.
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WHEN
The next session is Monday, April 20, at 7 pm EDT | 4 pm PDT | 11 pm GMT.
AGE RANGE
Students 13+
HOW IT WORKS
Students can connect to the online platform using a tablet or computer with reliable internet. To actively participate online students also need a webcam with microphone. This live online class is capped at 20 students. The class is covered by the Lessonface Guarantee.
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