Het bericht Sax-zomerdagen midweek 18-21 augustus 2026 verscheen eerst op Floor Wittink.

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Dit zijn vaak voorkomende vragen bij zowel blazers als zangers. En toen ik begon aan het conservatorium zat ik zelf ook met deze vragen. Antwoorden vinden bleek niet zo makkelijk; je moet blijkbaar geluk hebben om een docent te vinden die je goed kan helpen met ademhaling.

Inmiddels geef ik 15 jaar workshops over dit onderwerp. Als je begrijpt hoe je middenrif beweegt en waar je ademsteun vandaan haalt wordt het spelen/zingen een stuk makkelijker en prettiger.
Verschillende oefeningen laten je ervaren en deze kun je thuis herhalen. Zo kun je steeds mooier gaan klinken en voorkom je buiten adem zijn.

• Investering: €125 (inclusief koffie en thee)
• Tijd: 23 augustus 2026, van 10.00 tot- 16.00.
• Plaats: De Balletzaal Uithoorn (parkeren is gratis)

Het bericht Adem voor blazers en zangers workshop 23-8-26 verscheen eerst op Floor Wittink.

Het bericht Sax-zomerdagen midweek 11-14 augustus 2026 verscheen eerst op Floor Wittink.

Opening your saxophone case for the first time can be intimidating. All these shiny parts, and it costs a lot of money as well. In this module you'll learn what you need when you start playing the saxophone, how to assemble it and how to pack away. And; which saxophone should you choose? Which accessories do you need? What are the costs?

In assembling your saxophone it is important to be precise in, for example, adjusting the reed in order to be able to make a proper sound. I'll also show you the most common mistakes in putting the reed on the mouthpiece. It takes some effort in the beginning but later on it will cost you a minute.
The saxophone is a vulnerable instrument so you also want to know how to avoid any damage when assembling it: you'll learn what to look out for in this module.

Last but not least: cleaning is important so I'll teach you what cleaning stuff you need and how to maintain you sax.

Het bericht How to Assemble the Saxophone verscheen eerst op Floor Wittink.

Better play one note with good sound and good timing than a hundred badly played. In this minicourse I'll explain basics about breathing when playing the saxophone (or any other wind instrument) and I'll provide you with exercises for a beautiful sound and with the song the Ssaxy Blues (provided with sheet music and demo/backingtracks for Eb and Bb saxophones)
I'll explain the basics about time signature and reading rhythm (quarter notes and half notes) mainly focusing to understand and developing your musical hearing.
Lastly you can take your saxophone out of its case and play rhythmic variations with me on the Ssaxy Blues.

Het bericht Improve your Sound & Rhythm Skills verscheen eerst op Floor Wittink.

Note: this course is for you if you start to play the saxophone ór if you already play the saxophone but want to add nice and simple songs to your repertoire and learn them by heart; improving your hearing. It can well be that also the explanation of the technique may be very useful for you even if you play for some years.
Note: the videos are recorded with alto saxophone. With tenor and soprano you can't play with me and play by ear (hopefully in the future I'll make another recording). But; tracks and sheet music for tenor/soprano are provided. The baritone saxophone is just like the alto sax in E flat so you can play along with the videos.

This complete beginners course is developed by Floor Wittink: a professional saxophonist with over 20 years of experience both in performance and teaching. Floor has developed a clear vision about teaching. She has written a book and founded a Saxophone school based in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Floor made a course where her vision and experience with teaching hundreds of adults and children are brought together.

Floor states that everyone should experience the joy of music making. Develop musical skills, confidence, knowing how to study, through playful exercise and the development of good technique and sound are all part of what makes you a complete musician.
This course emphasizes on learning how to play the sax and developing your musicality, including playing by heart and improvising, and less on reading notes. There are many programs that can help you with this skill. It simply takes time and practice. But in this course sheet music of every song is provided and you’ll learn all the note names together with the saxophone fingerings, the use of sharps and flats, time signatures and counting along. You’ll improve your rhythm skills and learn to memorize a melody. In addition, you’ll be able to play several scales and play famous songs in different keys, all of which is a great foundation, furthering the development of your reading skills.

Knowing how to study and become your own teacher is often underestimated, but the increased confidence will help you to keep developing your skills. Most importantly, you’ll be inspired to continue playing and enjoying this wonderful instrument!

I like the thorough yet clear explanations

Very interesting and very useful course for the starting saxophonist. Even useful for intermediate sax players

Both the way of presentation and the content of this course “Learn to play sax” will be very stimulating if you are starting to play this instrument. In particular the fact that in a short while you are introduced to playing along and improvising. In addition the course conveys know-how that is also noteworthy to the already advanced player, e.g. in the areas of handling of the instrument, body posture and hand position, and breathing technique. This also holds for various exercises that are included. A well thought out and designed course.

Het bericht Learn to Play Sax verscheen eerst op Floor Wittink.

De tracks kunnen met én zonder muziek worden beluisterd.
De combinatie met muziek versterkt de oefeningen en de begeleidende stem van Floor Wittink. Zij combineert als professioneel musicus en verteller al langer muziek met woorden dus het maken en inspreken van deze opnames is voor haar een waar feestje. Zeker omdat ze ook nog eens opgeleid ademcoach is.

Inclusief een bonus energizer ontvang je in totaal 13 tracks met zes verschillende  meditatieve oefeningen van elk 5-10 minuten. Juist doordat ze kort zijn kun je ze makkelijk toepassen.

Het bericht Op Adem Komen verscheen eerst op Floor Wittink.

Het bericht Individuele les 1 uur verscheen eerst op Floor Wittink.

The course contains valuable knowledge and exercises and aims to provide insight into the movement of your breathing when playing or singing. It also examines the influence breathing has on your health.

It consists of 3 modules and in total 8 lessons. Advice is to take a week at minimum per lesson so the course will take a few months.

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Het bericht Effortless breathing for musicians verscheen eerst op Floor Wittink.

Deze online cursus bestaat uit 3 modules met in totaal 8 lessen. De modules behandelen de werking van de adem, de werking van ademsteun en de invloed van de adem op de gezondheid.

Advies bestede tijd: tenminste 1 week per les dus minimaal 8 weken.

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