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Willie James Matheis

Saxophonist, Composer/Arranger, Woodwind Instructor

Tag: Sound

Mechanics of Breathing

April 2, 2014March 2, 2019 williejmatheis@gmail.comClarinet Workshop

Breathing is an essential function of the human body. So essential that after about a minute without air, our brain cells start to die. Without an ample supply of air, we cease to exist; much[…]

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Flute Embouchure: Sir James Galway

January 31, 2014May 19, 2015 williejmatheis@gmail.comFlute Workshop

Here is a brief excerpt of a master class by Sir James Galway, recorded in Dallas Texas on Feb 24/07, in which he talks about the the physical structure of the embouchure as related to[…]

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Willie James Matheis jamming with Bill Athens

Sound Production: Concept

November 18, 2013January 8, 2016 williejmatheis@gmail.comClarinet Workshop

What is the first thing the ear hears? Some would say rhythm, the pulse and groove of music has the strongest impact. Others would argue that harmony is what grabs the ear first. However integral[…]

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