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ERIK KLEIN

Woodwinds, Windsynths & Improvisation

All Styles of Music

 

 

My experience is 20 years in the LI/NYC music business performing and teaching all styles of music. From me, you will learn the repertoire and professionalism necessary to earn money in pop, jazz, and wedding bands.

 

SAXOPHONE

I started on alto saxophone with Dr. Calandrino from the Vincent Abato School of Classical Sax Performance.  Attended Manhattan School of Music where I studied from Paul Cohen.  Learned everything about jazz from Sonny Dallas with influences from the Lennie Tristano School of Improvisation.  I briefly studied from Lee Konitz, who's influence on my playing is deep.

I am intimate with the hardest classical saxophone pieces:
Bozza Improvisation et Caprice and Piece Breve; Gazounov Concerto; Ibert Concertino da Camera; Dubois Concerto; Bonneau Caprice en forme de Valse; and more.

I have transcribed and studied solos by Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Phil Woods, Sonny Dallas, Lee Konitz, Warne Marsh, Lennie Tristano, Chet Baker, Wayne Shorter, etc...

 

WINDSYNTH

I began on EWI in 1986, and have been playing Synthophone since 1995. I'm very passionate about playing synthesizers and computers with wind controllers. I've had 3 EWIs, WX7, WX5, Lyricon, Casiosax, 2 Synthophones and many synths.  Joe Zawinul, Lyle Mays, and Jan Hammer are huge influences on my synthesist's concept.

I also build wind synth and electric sax rigs. Whether a large rack with many synths or a small portable rig, I custom assemble, wire, program and teach you the entire package.  I can train you on synthesizers, computers, sequencers, audio/MIDI recording, and live/studio sound systems.

 

REPAIR

Woodwind & brass repair lessons.  Are you a teacher who needs to know how to do quick fixes for your students?  Are you a touring musician looking to do it yourself?  I tutor and equip you with the tools you'll need.

 

 

 

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