We speak with Jay Mason (a faculty member at California State University, Long Beach, USA). This experienced teacher and interpreter is very clear that no two students are the same. That is why he designs a specific approach that fits the needs of each of his students.
Jay Mason: “My Students Ask Great Questions Which Spurs Me to Learn More and More” Open »
We get to meet Griffin Campbell this time around, whose long career has centered around being a performer and an academic within the USA in addition to visiting other countries. Instead of imposing on his students all the knowledge he has accumulated, he prefers to help them reflect to form their criteria.
Today, we have Tom Snydacker, who teaches at Northern Illinois University, and the Merit School of Music, among other institutions. Although young, he has already amassed a decade of experience giving lessons to all levels and ages.
Tom Snydacker: “The Sky Is the Limit for What Students Can Achieve” Open »
On this occasion, we are speaking with Stathis Mavrommatis. This distinguished Greek saxophonist shares his knowledge as a soloist with his students in Apollonion Conservatory in Athens. He is also the principal saxophonist with the Athens Wind Orchestra and principal guest saxophone of the Athens State Orchestra.
Today, we are speaking with Jared Sims, who does not settle for just combining all saxes, clarinet, and flute with teaching but has performed throughout the world and recorded dozens of recordings, in addition to video games and television, among others. Currently, he is Director of Jazz Studies at West Virginia University, USA.
Jared Sims: “In a Concert You Have One Chance to Play Things Right” Open »
In today’s interview, we have the honor of speaking with Claude Delangle, one of the largest names in the saxophone world, who has contributed to the art as an international soloist (creating new repertoire in the process), a pedagogue for over 30 years in the Paris Conservatory or the European University of Saxophone in Gap, France, among other innumerable courses, festivals and masterclasses all over the world.
Claude Delangle: “Music Is Not a Competition; It’s Just Life” Open »
We are speaking with Doug Stone, Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at Louisiana State University. This passionate pedagogue tries his hardest to share the experiences he has had with his students.
Today we meet Nick Mainella. This Professor of Saxophone and Jazz at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire (USA), is convinced of the importance of his vocation and committed to the ability of new technologies to enhance pedagogy.
Nick Mainella: “You Can’t Hope to Be Fantastic if You Don’t Have Unique Sounds in Your Ears” Open »
A musical masterwork from Belgian musical history, Paul Gilson’s first saxophone concerto from 1901, has finally been found by conductor and Belgian wind specialist, Luc Vertommen.
Rediscovery of the World’s First Saxophone Concerto: A Belgian Masterpiece After 117 Years Open »
This time we have the opportunity to interview Mariano García, a soloist and Professor of Saxophone at the Aragón Conservatory in Zaragoza, Spain. A self-made saxophonist whose passion for music and his instrument is contagious.
