Learning Objective
““Itai Weissman is a masterful EWI player. His knowledge and enthusiasm for his instrument, and electronic music in general, is an inspiration to me. I look forward to following his creative endeavor’s in the future” John Swana.
”Definitely get in touch with Itai if you want to find out more about playing the EWI!
Itai is not just a very talented musician but also a great EWI player with years of experience on teaching!” Ingo Scherzinger, DynaSample.
’Itai pushes the limits of the EWI.Unseen, one may think he invented a new instrument.” Eli Benacot
There are very few players in the world that can do what he does, even fewer who can pass on his vast experience and knowledge of the EWI in a concise but friendly and encouraging manner. Alistair Parnell , www.isax.co.uk”
The EWI is an innovative instrument designed for the woodwind player. It is a tool of composition as well as a live instrument. Into the Box is an introduction course/workshop that introduces woodwind players to this instrument and to the world of live electronics. The course is open to students of the following instruments: saxophone, flute, clarinet, recorder, oboe, and bassoon.
Course Description
Approaching the instrument: presenting the challenges of playing the EWI. Discussing subjects such as sound/timbre, technique and musical expression. Discussing the featured elements of the EWI, presenting a series of exercises and etudes written especially for the EWI with the goal to obtain basic control.
The history of the instrument and an overview of its players: talking about key players of the EWI, transcribing and analyzing selected solos. Making a comparison between their playing on the EWI and on their acoustic instrument.
Playing the music, not the instrument: a new approach to transcriptions, incorporating sound characteristics. The student will be asked to bring in transcriptions of his or her choice with the focus to transcribe not only the notes but also the playing characteristics of the instrument (articulation, featured technique, use of sound production, use of effects and more) with the goal to create awareness over new playing possibilities. Musical examples will be shown in the introduction and during the course.
Study Materials
A reader will be distributed containing all necessary information (text, exercises, etudes, transcriptions and exemplary compositions made by the teacher)
The lessons can be conducted in various ways, such private lessons, skype lessons, one on one or group lessons.
Lesson Format
For more information you can contact me by phone : +31 643005586 or email: info@vmuzmedia.com