A Saxophone Lesson at Juilliard with Bruce Williams

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Jay Metcalf interviews Bruce Williams and gets a saxophone lesson from him at Juilliard.
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@bluessax5089 4 жыл бұрын

What Jay’s doing which is masterful is allowed his guest to speak and sort of “run the show”. No ego needed. So much valuable info. This may be the best video. Kudos Jay!! 😎🙌🏽💯🤘🏽

@bettersax 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@davidkelly1220 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, so refreshing to see a interviewer let the guest speak, superb

@jayfogelman 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly right.

@DonaldMohrMusic 2 жыл бұрын

It helps that he’s a professional teacher

@artwilliams8794 8 ай бұрын

Jay I'm lust starting out, but I will the travel sax be OK or get a selmer unity?

@keiljazz 4 жыл бұрын

Im not a huge fan of interviews, but that's because they're rarely this honest, unpretentious, and to the heart of the matter. This guy is awesome. Great video, amazing job Jay!

@Justme-xg9rj 4 жыл бұрын

I'm blessed to live in a time where this information is so readily available that I can access decades of Saxophone wisdom ON DEMAND from Your channel. I'm learning so much.... And I only play the piano currently but based on another video from this channel I decided that I miss playing a wind instrument so I purchased "The best Sax under 500 dollars" (Jean Paul). And here I am getting a lesson from Julliard instructor at the convenience of my lunch break. My deepest gratitude Sir. This is the content we need to be supporting.

@lejazz6938 4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, when I started to play music (100 years ago), this wasn't the case...so I'm so happy to get new ideas (or old ones in a different way) from some great people, without any ego shit, it really makes me happy and....makes me practice more... ;) and spread the word of course... :)

@gosneygosney 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, more interviews, fantastic. We’re all still learning.

@bettersax 4 жыл бұрын

More to come!

@mrtdmccollum 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Bruce! Leroy Barton Jr. was my High School Band Director. He was so hard on me as a young saxophonist. I definitely appreciate it now 🙌🏽! #suitlandhs c/o 2001 🎷😎✌

@louisthomas7942 3 жыл бұрын

Preach Bruce !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Groove is it. Pocket is groove swing is Groove classical grooves. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!

@michaelthomas4805 4 жыл бұрын

It wasn't the latest altissimo fingerings, the "must-practice" note patterns or even the latest gadget..no, this interview was about exploring the soul of how a class musician thinks about his craft. Most insightful and I have already begun internalizing some of this stuff. Great interview.

@daviddiamond2415 4 жыл бұрын

The tip about using vowels to shape one’s throat dramatically improved my embouchure and control. Using an “ah” throat shape gave me the mellow, smooth sound that I wanted, and a consistent timbre from the low notes to the higher notes. Pitches and bends were also easy to control. Using an “oh” throat shape gave my sound more of a bite and edge, and a more definite attack. The “oh” and the “ah” each required a different instrument angle and different sort of control. I knew that one needed to play with an open throat, but without knowing about the shape of the throat, my timbre and pitch wandered randomly and were hard to control. Jay’s interview with Bruce Williams was not just for experienced players; it was also for absolute beginners like myself. Thank you Jay and Bruce!

@Michael-Oh 4 жыл бұрын

Need to watch out for saying "ah" and "oh". When you do that you close and open your throat with "ah" and closing and opening your throat just distorts the air getting through the sax from the diaphragm, it's better to think "hahh" or "hohh".

@iancopple5649 3 жыл бұрын

Such sax wisdom. Two quotes that stood out: "I like to think of myself as in the band, not above it," and, "if you're only thinking about yourself, you're missing the point." Excellent interview and excellent interviewer. Thank you Bruce and Jay!

@joeblankenship377 4 жыл бұрын

Good interview. Reminded me to be more aware of what my throat is doing when I play.

@danmcbmusic 4 ай бұрын

This made me go away and listen to Jackie Mac with new ears! Wow! So much great info, I want to give this ten thumbs ups! Thank you Mr Williams❤

@saxophoneamydecker6630 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent interview. What wowed me is that he mentioned to sandpaper the mid inside of the reed, the straight part of the reed! My classical sax teacher when I was young said never to do this so I am excited to try this after playing the saxophone for so much of my life. Also he is using the golden ligature that I use for my classical mouthpiece, I need to try that. I love my V16 A6 but now I want to try the V16 S A9, 8 and 7! He didn't say what reed and number, just guessing, maybe Java 2 1/2 if it's a 9 opening. I love his tone. I was glad he mentioned tone and articulation right away. That's what makes me continue listening to someone or move along quickly. Jay, you asked the perfect questions and I like how respectful you are.

@davidweaver4567 4 жыл бұрын

Jay, you have without doubt made a most important vidio, why? I'm 77yrs old have been learning the saxophone for ten years and to watch and listen to such an unselfish and Knowledgable man as Bruce Williams has been a lesson way beyond superlative. My thanks to you for all the help you impart, and to Bruce Williams for his non-ego induced advvice. U.K

@lake_is_bored3537 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is very insightful. My tone was bombing after a concert (classical) for weeks then I was like “this needs to change.” So I sat down and listened to Dexter Gordon and played along with him and matched his tonality and his style and it drastically improved my tone.

@roderickberry2508 4 жыл бұрын

25 daily exercises by Klose. Hassan Ali out of Philly had me working that book when I was 16 years old. I can still sing the first 10 or so pages of it in my head. I’m 63 now! When you work up in Klose ,you puttin in work!!!

@jaymichael91 Жыл бұрын

Best interview ever. Love his breakdown of different techniques.

@dwhemmings Жыл бұрын

Awesome lesson. So much information and pearls of wisdom. Much appreciated

@geokaks1 4 жыл бұрын

Bruce Williams’ classroom will feel like a temple. Great Teacher! 👏

@kristiangreene8401 4 жыл бұрын

Attending jazzhouse kids this summer and next year. Edit: My dream is to get into Juilliard so I think I'm on the right track!

@book3100 4 жыл бұрын

Patience. Practice. Perseverance.

@thebigeasytraveler6567 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic interview. His sound is impeccable.

@bboyhyun02 4 жыл бұрын

Heard him play right in front of me when I was interning at Ted Klum, before the coronavirus. He has a huge, phat beautiful sound!

@GrahameEasthope 4 жыл бұрын

Staccato, legarto, leghetto, femarto......let's call the whole thing off 🎵 😆 Great video Jay 👍

@henrikbergman4055 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha ha. Man, I was too late.

@virus8377 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Once again an amazing video! Keep up the great work! Greetings from Germany

@riptide534 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Bruce Williams at the Lionel Hampton jazz fest, and it was my first time seeing so many legends, Everyone performing was amazing.

@ToolTechSoftware 2 жыл бұрын

Best video i have seen for ages

@c.b.blackburn8285 3 жыл бұрын

I wish this interview was three hours long. So good!

@derekakien7379 4 жыл бұрын

This guy knows his stuff. Would love to hear him play.

@zmirc 8 ай бұрын

Very interesting stuff. Thank you

@lukeburns8929 3 жыл бұрын

dear Bruce and Jay, What a pleasure to see you both hammering thru the Jive. Jay I dig you so much ,cos you really sit back and let Bruce ooze with Jazz and honesty, just delightful , Cheers,

@nafawi7965 4 жыл бұрын

Big Solid! Thank you both! Great info.

@richardcomard6151 4 жыл бұрын

I've had my H.Klose book since 1970. Rag eared and yellowing. It smells like practice.

@pokespencer23 4 жыл бұрын

Richard Comard It smell like practice 😂.

@liefonthewind 3 жыл бұрын

This was both extremely helpful and fun to think of the road not taken as a student of someone like Bruce. Great video!

@johngirvin870 4 жыл бұрын

fantastic to hear Bruce speak on all of this. I've had the pleasure to work with him on a few occasions, and his sound is just tremendous. As other's have written here, both the interviewer and the guest are top-notch. thanks for this!!

@DeMariusJackson 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video! I wish I could study with him!

@bettersax 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@parker550 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, now here's a man who KNOWS , no mess, straight talking clear instruction, doesn't come across thinking he's 'the man'... Great interview.. Tutor.. Player... Impressive 🎷👏👍👍

@activistarts7722 4 жыл бұрын

Wow I could listen to him all day. Imagine the level of musical knowledge you have to be at to teach and coach the best players in the world.

@sergej100qca4 4 жыл бұрын

This might be the best video you have posted! These long interviews are amazing! Maybe interview someone about bebop language?

@tonywarren2267 4 жыл бұрын

So relaxed , so informative, so good to watch . So wise and educative . More please .

@fbales Жыл бұрын

Fascinating! Most of it way over my head, but so interesting.

@Naesman1167 4 жыл бұрын

The section on sound blew me away. So few Sax instructors really pay attention to the mechanics of sound. Reviewing your mouthpiece and subtle changes to your embouchure. Brilliant. Listening to the masters to try and emulate tone and articulation not just how to play the lines as fast as possible... So many teachers focus too much on the notes and not what goes into being musical..

@gangofgreenhorns2672 4 жыл бұрын

Love that he shouted out Go Go music.

@CarlyWaarly 4 жыл бұрын

Terrific interview, someone who listens and lets the guest actually answer, this is because Jay has invested interest in his guests, he can learn from them and he knows it.

@whereswaldo23 2 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

@DavidBrown-rn6sr 3 жыл бұрын

These interviews are simply great! Appreciate you continuing to do them Jay.

@T.H.W.O.T.H 4 жыл бұрын

Simply fabulous interview.

@atelierfurimprovisiertemus9604 10 ай бұрын

it's great to get to know people like you and to listen to what you have to say, it's also very helpful but for me it's very clear if i don't practice get nothing

@rickstokes2239 4 жыл бұрын

Jay and Bruce - Thank you so much. Very useful insights.

@donbisch4853 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview Jay! Loved this. So many great insights. Would love to see a part 2.

@lawrencewylie2374 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the excellent post. His comments on the physical aspects of sound production were refreshing. I'm on old fellow with much to learn. This is a five star interview.

@bettersax 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@WestonLewin 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for providing us with this interview, Jay! Spreading necessary and practical knowledge! Stay healthy!

@scottraustin 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Fabulous interview on so many levels. Great sound. Professor Williams, is so articulate, concise but thorough points on so many areas you need. Long way from the days when Phil Woods had to attend Juilliard as a clarinet performance major (and composition) as sax was not offered as a legit instrument. From sound development to reed prep to who to converse with on the stand. Wish I could go back 40 years and audition for this man. Thank you both.

@richardcomard6151 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, gentlemen. That was fantastic.

@claragary 4 жыл бұрын

Jay, thank you so much for these videos of great teachers in the art of playing sax! They give us a wealth of knowledge!

@j.urrutia 2 жыл бұрын

My goodness, what a great video.

@lifesummit73 4 жыл бұрын

This was a great interview, Jay. So cool to get to connect with so many amazing teachers and players out here on the BetterSax channel. Like you always say, we learn so much by listening, and not just to their music, but to their words as well. Thanks!

@DjMimou87 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent interview ! Thank you very much, I love it

@brycebaliko7050 4 жыл бұрын

This great content: from the composition of the shot to the editing to (obviously) the interview itself. Thanks for sharing!

@denimukladzija8368 4 жыл бұрын

The two best players in the World.🙏🙏

@kbsanborn82 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful and valuable. Thanks, Jay!!

@Andrew_Whiteford 3 жыл бұрын

“everyone else in the section should be basing their phrasing & articulation on the leader so that it sounds like a section” . Amen to that, so rare to hear it today.

@Noah-kg4yj 4 жыл бұрын

This is a superb interview. Just letting a guy speak and impart wisdom. props to you Jay

@sanjaysingh-ik9jy 4 жыл бұрын

Mind blowing Sir. Listening you is divine

@rreganjjohnn 4 жыл бұрын

That is a classic interview Jay I learned so much from Bruce and I thank you for sharing this video with us

@arioscos 3 жыл бұрын

Great respect for what you do Jay. I love the format in which you conducted the interview. Please keep them going.

@richardcomard6151 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, this cat has some real life knowledge. Great interview!

@lmertz 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent interview and information. Thank you for your great work Jay.

@jooelewis 4 жыл бұрын

Bruce is THE DUDE.

@mikeysax8352 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome interview with greaaaat info. Thanks Jay wonderful job with this one Best wishes and stay safe everyone.🤓👍

@jmconnollyus 4 жыл бұрын

I love these series of interviews that you’ve put out lately. Interviewing other artists can be very difficult - the temptation is always to add your opinion or thoughts. You do a great job of asking great questions and then letting the artist answer in their own way. Have learned a TON from the folks you’ve talked to and look forward to more.

@jobinmcdastard3426 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview with an outstanding educator and player

@joechislom9878 4 жыл бұрын

Lots of helpful and valued information that’s practical great video

@gelonean 4 жыл бұрын

I love these videos which are very useful to improve our style and technique

@savoyTheater 4 жыл бұрын

Exceptional interview, Jay! What a wonderful man and truly masterful player/teacher. Your channel just keeps getting better and better :)

@apistosig4173 4 жыл бұрын

A very insightful discussion with a lovely man - fabulous video.

@Taj203 4 жыл бұрын

This is gold! Thank you!

@tonyr.4778 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, great guest. Thanks.

@TheCoffree 4 жыл бұрын

precious insights for all wind players! Thanks!!

@martintojoigoa8846 4 жыл бұрын

Great lesson! I feel very identified with most of the concepts. Very helpful for Me.Thanks a Lot!

@stevewidney627 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, Jay, what a great interview! Thank you!

@1billiedale 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant interview from a master player and teacher with golden tips for the alto student.

@alexbohler5959 4 жыл бұрын

Bruce is an amazing player

@CC_Rider55 4 жыл бұрын

This was a great, informative and very chill interview!

@daleclark5132 4 жыл бұрын

This was so informative! Thanks Jay. It's one thing to listen to a pro like this man play his horn, but to get his insight and the real deal from his discussion is absolutely priceless! WOW

@saxophonemechanic5454 4 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly appreciated information. Thank you 🙏

@stevegriffinsr.3558 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview!! Got a whole lot of insight in such a down to earth manner. Loved it! Jay, great interview technique!

@carvingCode 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent interview. Thanks for putting this out. Importance of listening: something I know and keep doing less than I should. A good reminder.

@michaelmcgrath9465 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent interview. Some great lessons to take away

@Jordondixonmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Bruce Williams is an amazing saxophonist, a great teacher, and an overall great cat! DC misses “Big Solid”!

@R.C.Bullar 4 жыл бұрын

Love these vids! Great insight

@cangers21 4 жыл бұрын

This was soooo good ! Thanks Jay.

@dfirmani 2 жыл бұрын

This is gold. Even as a beginner this makes huge sense to me

@robstevens9590 4 жыл бұрын

This is gold! Thanks for doing & posting these interviews!

@bettersax 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@yato6772 4 жыл бұрын

Wow... this is just what I needed thank you.

@fabiopasqualini4899 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the valuable advice

@alfonsocorrea3294 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this content Jay!!

@markdrezdzon7542 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview! Glad to hear that going through the Rubank Advanced Method books and the Universal Method was not a waste of time. Having more fun now with the Pentatonic Foundations and Patters courses! One thing he mentioned -- playing the same music on different days is always different -- is so true!

@7deepbreaths.sounds 3 жыл бұрын

My man is COLD on the alto!! And he kicked it off proper with the truth of GOOD SOUND!!! and LISTENING!! and this horn that horn...nah .. I learned .. I'm a witness .a. I'm playing on very cheap Slade horn that was featured on Better Sax as a good deal budget buy .. Meanwhile...20 years ago I was playing a Selmer Tenor Super Action 88 Series 2...and I get better sound with this budget horn than I did then !! .. (well, realistically... about the same...with the exception that now I'm playing on an alto) . Props to Better Sax and Respect and Gratitude to Bruce Williams.... back in the 80's, even the 90's..to gain access to knowledge such as this...you would have had to make to the IAJE Festival or a Master Class at Julliard. "Thank you Lord" for this learning tool called You Tube......AND THANX FOR THAT REED TIP!!!