The most beautiful teaching class I have ever seen. The teacher helps the student explore himself, draw out his ability to the full extent and complete it to the perfection, without demonstrating by himself.
My compliments to John Winstead. He managed to play the solo in one breath, as Albert sugested. Oh, he almost fainted, but this is another story. - I'll keep the image of standing as a lumberjack and then facing the solo. - Interesting... whenever I played this, I saw fields covered by snow, and the calm of the winter....
Someone disliked the brilliant teaching of an established professional that instruments of all kinds respect. Pity. And for the student, bravo. You are absolutely incredible. It is obvious you love what you do.
I have to play this in a concert with the Norwood Symphony Orchestra on the 8th of July in the Norwood Concert Hall in South Australia. Thank you so much for this lesson. I learned a lot! Oh, and I’m also an Accountant 😂
Albrecht Mayer is a genius and a vorbildlicher Mensch. Young Mr. Winsead will likely have a great career ahead of him. Hats off to both of these gentlemen.
Can you jerks all be nice, he's a very great oboe player, just like what was already said here, he wouldn't be there for nothing, he did very awesome, stop criticizing, I bet none of you can play as good as him, you don't deserve that, but he does.
Andy Milsten you think he did awesome, that's very good, good for you. Some people don't think he did awesome, their opinions are equally valid. All opinions are equally valid as are all constructs of the Mind.
Dr. Siracha Yes, you are right, but maybe these opinions should be posted somewhere not on this video, especially when they win’t appeal the student oboist.
I should have watched this before filming my audition video for the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq, I had the same solo and I had the same problem I couldn't finish it with one breath.
*In reply to Turdy, who said "I watch it to feel superior, because I think the flute sounds better :-P" That is a matter of opinion. I know that the reason many enjoy Oboe is that it is the closest thing to the sound of a human voice, singing- an Oboe is two reeds vibrating against each other, and singing is your two vocal cords vibrating against each other. I personally fell in love with the Oboe's 'unique' sound (I play oboe), but that is my opinion, on the instrument I enjoy the most. No instrument is the best or the worst. They are all essential and important in an orchestra or band. Of course, when you listen to beginning players, Flute sounds okay, maybe a little breathy. Oboes, however, sound like a dying duck. Clarinets sound like a choking cat. (Etc...)
I am an oboist and I have a problem to play for a long period of time, for example, when I try to play a concerto. After a while, the air starts to pass through my nasal cavity instead of my oboe, and it forces me to stop. Does anyone has the same problem or has a suggestion for me to solve this?.
it happened to me one year ago. After trying many ways to put an end to this unpleasant problem, the only solution I had was stopping 2 weeks without playing anything. That's a radical way but when you are desperate this is the best remedie. Good luck!
I have a big problem I play the saxaphone and my band director favors the only oboe player in my school band . which I think is reasonable,but today I tried to play the oboe and I could I played the song marry had a little lamb w/ no problem and it felt right so I asked him if I could change instruments and he said basically no. So here I am trying to get help. Please help me. Thank you for your time.😊
Haha that sounds funny I'm the only oboe player in my class...but soon there will be no oboe player because they dropped me out of the program sad sad me -_- but yeah you should practice on your own time then prove him wrong when your a virtuoso
This is the problem with playing with standing. Most oboe players are always sitting when playing, but standing takes MUCH more breath than sitting. His breath is probably fine when sitting at his level/was very nervous/took too shallow of a breath at the beginning because of nervousness.
Im a flutist and i dont know anything about air control on the oboe but i can see the difference when flutists breath. Its a big *gasps for air. Ahhahahaa
This student isn't just a robot but I find him also disrespectful how he just stares at the music rather then looking at the teacher when he is trying to teach him.
wonderful direction from the master, but the young student is rather shy and lacking in the real skills needed for breath/power control. My specialty as a voice coach is helping people learn a very easeful way of expanding/stregnthening the in/out breath.
I really don't like how John Winstead plays. It's without any kind of emotion. Just notes he plays and his sound is like a 8 year old girl without any power. Why does someone like Mayer teach such an beginner of oboe? Please breeeeathe little guy
ChrisMusikar I disagree. He has a great sound, the only problem is that since he breathes incorrectly while playing, he cant sound emotional. Yeah, he sounds boring, but his tone is great. if he worked on phrasing and breathing, he'd be fine
ChrisMusikar Have you played in front of Mayer yourself? It's a totally different experience than playing before an audience when you play under the wing of someone you admire, let alone someone legendary...in front of other wonderful players as well. When any of you critics put yourself through this learning experience, I would love to see the results.
ChrisMusikar Dude, if you stand in front of Meyer and do not shit yourself before even playing a note, I will approve your gibberish. If you can't, shut the fuck up.
I'm a flute player so this might be biased but I don't think it is generic at all. We have variety too! It's all within the player and their ability to create different qualities of sound. Same with any other instrument but I love double reeds just because of solos like this. I'm not just watching this beautiful piece for no reason. :)
That is all with personal opinion. Us oboes players may think oboe sounds better because it is our instrument and part of us, so we can be more biased towards our own instrument. But we have to realize that played properly, each and every instrument can bring a tear to a persons eye from the amazingly moving music. As an oboe player, I have been told by many musicians that oboe can be the most moving when played correctly. But, I just say that any instrument can because every instrument has.
I don’t play either instrument but if I were to choose I would be an oboe because it’s a rare, unique instrument. When you look at an orchestra you’ll probably find more flutes than oboe, and it’s good, but you want different sounds to make a full orchestra.
This oboe mentor is so chill. I like him.
The most beautiful teaching class I have ever seen. The teacher helps the student explore himself, draw out his ability to the full extent and complete it to the perfection, without demonstrating by himself.
he improved that much that fast im beyond impressed
he honestly doesnt sound bad. His sound is very good. he just needs to use more air and work on phrasing. but other than that? he's extremely talented
"You stand like an accountant."
I loved that too
My compliments to John Winstead. He managed to play the solo in one breath, as Albert sugested. Oh, he almost fainted, but this is another story.
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I'll keep the image of standing as a lumberjack and then facing the solo.
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Interesting... whenever I played this, I saw fields covered by snow, and the calm of the winter....
those oboe-playing buffoons!
Someone disliked the brilliant teaching of an established professional that instruments of all kinds respect. Pity. And for the student, bravo. You are absolutely incredible. It is obvious you love what you do.
Jesus👍
I have to play this in a concert with the Norwood Symphony Orchestra on the 8th of July in the Norwood Concert Hall in South Australia. Thank you so much for this lesson. I learned a lot! Oh, and I’m also an Accountant 😂
Hahaha
Am I the only one who watches these because the instruments sound amazing?
Agree, and very talented students.
Me too
Same here!
1:05: Albrecht's Italian pronunciation is perfect standard Tuscan, the purest Italian of all.
Albrecht Mayer is a genius and a vorbildlicher Mensch. Young Mr. Winsead will likely have a great career ahead of him. Hats off to both of these gentlemen.
God I love him
Such great advice for any wind player.
We are delighted that you enjoyed this master class.
What a brilliant teacher
That's what I do all day. I cut down trees. And put out stretchers for oboe players about to pass out from lack of oxygen. :P
Can you jerks all be nice, he's a very great oboe player, just like what was already said here, he wouldn't be there for nothing, he did very awesome, stop criticizing, I bet none of you can play as good as him, you don't deserve that, but he does.
Andy Milsten you think he did awesome, that's very good, good for you. Some people don't think he did awesome, their opinions are equally valid. All opinions are equally valid as are all constructs of the Mind.
Dr. Siracha Yes, you are right, but maybe these opinions should be posted somewhere not on this video, especially when they win’t appeal the student oboist.
*won’t
The oboe is the soul of the orchestra.
As a Canadian, the lumberjack comment offe... offers great advice! 🙏 Thanks!
I should have watched this before filming my audition video for the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq, I had the same solo and I had the same problem I couldn't finish it with one breath.
The composer wrote "Andante In Modo Di Canzona", translated: Moderately slow, in song mode.
VERY HELPFUL!!!!!Thx Albrect!!!!!!!!!!!!
*In reply to Turdy, who said "I watch it to feel superior, because I think the flute sounds better :-P"
That is a matter of opinion. I know that the reason many enjoy Oboe is that it is the closest thing to the sound of a human voice, singing- an Oboe is two reeds vibrating against each other, and singing is your two vocal cords vibrating against each other.
I personally fell in love with the Oboe's 'unique' sound (I play oboe), but that is my opinion, on the instrument I enjoy the most. No instrument is the best or the worst. They are all essential and important in an orchestra or band. Of course, when you listen to beginning players, Flute sounds okay, maybe a little breathy. Oboes, however, sound like a dying duck. Clarinets sound like a choking cat. (Etc...)
+Emma Nichols I've always felt that the trombone and oboe/English horn have the most voice-like timbres.
A muted trumpet sounds a lot like an oboe. A trumpet's range is also more similar to the human voice's range.
The French horn can also have a very pure sound
Awesome lesson.
Wow. That was incredible. Thanks!
we all learn from each other
About the most helpful advice for the oboist
This video makes me want to take up oboe again!
This video was really helpful and now I want to try playing this, does anyone know where I can find this sheet music??
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日本語字幕で見たい😭😭
Damn those lumberjacks!
Is he playing on a royal 125?
Just got my first oboe today!
He's to scared to take a deep breath
lovely sound but whats with his Embouchure lol?
One breath could be done but it will not be stable even the master。
I am an oboist and I have a problem to play for a long period of time, for example, when I try to play a concerto. After a while, the air starts to pass through my nasal cavity instead of my oboe, and it forces me to stop. Does anyone has the same problem or has a suggestion for me to solve this?.
it happened to me one year ago. After trying many ways to put an end to this unpleasant problem, the only solution I had was stopping 2 weeks without playing anything. That's a radical way but when you are desperate this is the best remedie. Good luck!
Thank you~ sir.
LOLOL "people in Canada"
HAAHHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Is their a English Horn Master class
I have a big problem I play the saxaphone and my band director favors the only oboe player in my school band . which I think is reasonable,but today I tried to play the oboe and I could I played the song marry had a little lamb w/ no problem and it felt right so I asked him if I could change instruments and he said basically no. So here I am trying to get help. Please help me. Thank you for your time.😊
Listen to your teacher. It takes years to play it reasonable.
Take up oboe in your spare time :).
Haha that sounds funny I'm the only oboe player in my class...but soon there will be no oboe player because they dropped me out of the program sad sad me -_- but yeah you should practice on your own time then prove him wrong when your a virtuoso
Fresita Bonbon I feel bad for the only oboe in my school's band...that's why I am switching to oboe and the teacher have no objection.
Cynthia Guo good one less lonely oboe in the world
So many old comments
Good
Что у этого парня с постановкой. В первый раз такую вижу.
Ambouchure is ok. His problem is breath..
*Embouchure
This is the problem with playing with standing. Most oboe players are always sitting when playing, but standing takes MUCH more breath than sitting. His breath is probably fine when sitting at his level/was very nervous/took too shallow of a breath at the beginning because of nervousness.
What oboe does Albrecht use?
Ludwig Frank
He plays on a Gebruder Monnig
Im a flutist and i dont know anything about air control on the oboe but i can see the difference when flutists breath. Its a big *gasps for air. Ahhahahaa
This student isn't just a robot but I find him also disrespectful how he just stares at the music rather then looking at the teacher when he is trying to teach him.
I think this oboe player totally sold me some bogus oboe reeds on ebay.
wonderful direction from the master, but the young student is rather shy and lacking in the real skills needed for breath/power control. My specialty as a voice coach is helping people learn a very easeful way of expanding/stregnthening the in/out breath.
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His embochure is horrible
don't meet your heroes.
I really don't like how John Winstead plays. It's without any kind of emotion. Just notes he plays and his sound is like a 8 year old girl without any power. Why does someone like Mayer teach such an beginner of oboe? Please breeeeathe little guy
ChrisMusikar I disagree. He has a great sound, the only problem is that since he breathes incorrectly while playing, he cant sound emotional. Yeah, he sounds boring, but his tone is great. if he worked on phrasing and breathing, he'd be fine
ChrisMusikar Have you played in front of Mayer yourself? It's a totally different experience than playing before an audience when you play under the wing of someone you admire, let alone someone legendary...in front of other wonderful players as well. When any of you critics put yourself through this learning experience, I would love to see the results.
I disagree as well, I have worked with John in recording sessions before, he is absolutely phenomenal.
ChrisMusikar Dude, if you stand in front of Meyer and do not shit yourself before even playing a note, I will approve your gibberish. If you can't, shut the fuck up.
Why is the student a lifeless robot? Come on bro have some emotion.
I watch it to feel superior, because I think the flute sounds better :-P
Turdy no offense but oboe has a way more beautiful and pure sound. flute sounds pretty, but its very generic and lacks a lot of quality
I'm a flute player so this might be biased but I don't think it is generic at all. We have variety too! It's all within the player and their ability to create different qualities of sound. Same with any other instrument but I love double reeds just because of solos like this. I'm not just watching this beautiful piece for no reason. :)
That is all with personal opinion. Us oboes players may think oboe sounds better because it is our instrument and part of us, so we can be more biased towards our own instrument. But we have to realize that played properly, each and every instrument can bring a tear to a persons eye from the amazingly moving music. As an oboe player, I have been told by many musicians that oboe can be the most moving when played correctly. But, I just say that any instrument can because every instrument has.
I don’t play either instrument but if I were to choose I would be an oboe because it’s a rare, unique instrument. When you look at an orchestra you’ll probably find more flutes than oboe, and it’s good, but you want different sounds to make a full orchestra.
This is the same gay scale song the bassoon player was doing. Wtf is this shit. Prolly pay 50k a year to play a scale on a gay instrument.