MATTHEW STYLES / Trastornos musculares y Lesiones en la embocadura del saxofón
Matthew Styles
from Australia Following studies in Australia, UK and the USA with Otis Murphy, Eugene Rousseau, Bob Berg, Martin Robertson and Kyle Horch, Matt has been establishing a career as a contemporary, classical and jazz performer, consultant and lecturer. Holding a position at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (Edith Cowan University), Matt continues to build Western Australia's first saxophone studio program. He specializes in the interpretation, pedagogy and performance of classical, jazz and multi-genre or 'cross-over' works, whilst aiding in the expansion and academic development of the Contemporary Music department. He has performed with such jazz and commercial artists as Ben Folds, Diana Ross, Dave Weckl, Paul Grabowsky, Tim Minchin, Olivia Newton-John and The Manhattan Transfer. Having performed at the 2006 Villa Cellimontana (Rome) and Ninegates (Beijing 2011) International Jazz Festivals, Matt also appears on numerous jazz, classical and cross-genre recordings. The Western Australian Symphony, Malaysian Philharmonic and Singapore Symphony Orchestra's also utilise Matt as their principal saxophonist. Further, he has performed with virtuoso saxophonists Jean-Pierre Baraglioli and Otis Murphy. Every year since 1997, Matt has given Australian or World premiere performances of classical and 'cross-genre' works specifically arranged or composed for him in his capacity as a unique soloist and improviser. www. mattstyles.com.au |
Muscular Dysfunction and the Injured Saxophone EmbouchureThis lecture will be an honest account of how muscular dysfunction was found and diagnosed and how trying to be ‘all things to all music’ can have serious side effects to the saxophone embouchure. Specifically, in trying to fulfill all facets of each performance practice involved in the performance of mutli-genre works, a series of muscular dysfunctions appeared in and around the jaw, and the upper cervical and thoracic areas, which disadvantaged many years of performance and teaching. Tendonitis in both left and right arms exacerbated this problem. After almost 4 years of searching for answers, taking a practical and holistic approach, rehabilitation is finally underway. |
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