Stretta Journal
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Practicing oboe with Tic Tacs: Interview with Ralf-Joern Koester
Ralf-Jörn Köster, solo oboist and author, talks to Stretta Journal about his life as a musician and shares a clever exercise for all wind musicians.
Florian Hatzelmann: A Tubist Embracing Classical, Brass Music, and Hip Hop
Florian Hatzelmann plays the tuba from opera to hip-hop. In this interview, @_tubaflo reveals how he juggles styles and is successful on social media.
8 Obstacles in Recorder Playing and How to Easily Overcome Them
Recorder hoarse, high notes difficult, fingers cramped? Vera Petry gives tips on how to overcome these hurdles and make faster progress with your playing.
Instrumental Up-Keep in Winter - What Should I Consider?
Cold and heated air can damage instruments in winter. Find out what can happen - and how you can get your instrument through the Christmas period safely.
Learning to play the Bassoon – 20 Questions for Anselma Veit
Anselma Veit raves about the warm sound of the bassoon - she reveals why it's worth discovering this profound instrument for yourself in the musical questionnaire.
Learning to play the Recorder – 20 Questions for Vera Petry
Vera Petry raves about the warm sound of the recorder and the direct playing feel - find out why the instrument is a great choice!
WMC Kerkrade Retrospective: What is the Status of Wind Music Today?
Where is wind music heading? The WMC in Kerkrade provides impetus and shows how the scene is preparing for the future.
Learning to Play the Tuba – 20 Questions for Rupert Gratz
The tuba is a cult instrument: Rupert Gratz shows why children are fascinated by its sound and size - perfect for anyone looking for a new instrument!
Understanding and Experiencing Breathing - Part 2: Three Practical Exercises
Physiotherapist Sophie Stahl shows you three exercises to strengthen and relax your breathing muscles - before, during and after a rehearsal.
Understanding and Experiencing Breathing - Part 1: The processes involved in breathing
We breathe 20,000 times a day. Singing and wind instruments place great demands on our breathing - time to better understand the respiratory function and its importance.
Learning to play the saxophone – 20 Questions with Daniel Steigleder
The saxophone is often used as a melody instrument because its sound comes close to the human voice. Daniel Steigleder answers our questionnaire.
Learning to play the Trumpet – 20 Questions for Kristin Thielemann
The trumpet helps you discover openness and straightforwardness. Trumpeter Kristin Thielemann answers our questionnaire for your choice of instrument.
Learning to play the Clarinet – 20 questions for Flavia Feudi
The clarinet has the widest range of all woodwind instruments and plays softly to very loudly. Clarinettist Flavia Feudi answers our questionnaire for your choice of instrument.
Learning to play the flute – 20 Questions with Sophie-Therese Loeser
The flute doesn't just inspire with classics like “Peter and the Wolf”. Flutist Sophie-Therese Löser answers our questionnaire on the choice of instrument.
Learning to play the oboe– 20 Questions with Cornelia Riethmüller
Would you like to learn the oboe but still have a few unanswered questions? Cornelia Riethmüller will give you the answers!
Joy of Music – Rare Discoveries from the Schott Archives
Joy of Music, the series with rarities from the Schott Music publishing archive, is a joyful experience. Find out why in the Stretta Journal!
