Author: sclarinet
Date: 2010-10-25 23:29
I have to jump in here, since I was there in London with Chris working with Ramon Wodkowski..
For all of you sceptics out there, I wish you would experience what we have witnessed in those couple of days. For anybody who knows even a little about the mouthpieces, it was an absolute dream come true!
What amazed me the most about Ramon's work, is his ability in a very short time to find out what works for You, not David Shifrin or Mark Nuccio and, without pushing any of his personal agenda, duplicate that again and again.
It was remarkable to hear my colleagues sound better and more comfortable with every swipe and playing the rest of the tour with ease and smile.
I, personally had a very good experience with with Brad Behn and Richard Hawkins before, so it is not a miracle to me when Ramon can make an unplayable mouthpiece work great!
However, what is unique about him, is his ambition to demystify " It's not an exact science" attitude, that is very common among many clarinetist.
And having him prove it right in front of you, with three different styles, again and again... Extremely impressive!
You don't have to go to London to see him ( although, it's worth it!), he comes regulary to US. Check him out, decide for yourself.
Sasha Potiomkin.
Houston.
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