Musician Testimonials whose birth date falls in April

A compilation of musicians’ voices from around the world.

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Introducing players who have a birthday in April.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

  • 4/2

    Shinji Iimori

    The best feature of BREATHTAKING is that it caters to a player’s needs.
    The most basic problems when producing sound are breathing and posture.
    This strap takes away the problems so that the player can focus only on the performance.
    And since it is carefully made, it supports the weight of different horns, from soprano to baritone.

    Professor, Osaka College of Music / Osaka Junior College of Music

  • 4/3

    Cui Shishuo

    The BREATHTAKING Strap is truly a wonderful strap.
    I've been using the strap from the first version and have occasionally dabbled with other straps since then.
    I always come right back to the BREATHTAKING strap. The more I use it, the more I realize just how much the strap affects posture and tone.
    I've actually used another strap for a period of time and then came close to developing TMJ.
    When I returned to the BREATHTAKING strap, these issues went away immediately.
    Recent versions of the strap have stylish designs with soft and supple leather that's luxurious to the touch.
    The strap has been a staple in my equipment and will continue to be so!

    Adjunct Instructor, Showa University of Music
    Adjunct Instructor, Ueno Gakuen Middle School
    Founding member, FIVE by FIVE

  • 4/19

    Masato Kumoi

    The moment I switched to BREATHTAKING, the sound (produced by my sax) changed! I then realized that before I made the switch,
    how much stress my body had endured! One who can appreciate such a change has lots of potential to improve.

    Professor, Kunitachi Cikkege of Music
    Guest Lecturer, Soai University
    Guest Lecturer, Nagoya University of the Arts
    Soprano Saxophone, Kumoi Masato Saxophone Quartet

  • 4/23

    Sadahito Kunisue

    The BREATHTAKING Strap reduces stress on the body and allows the instrument to become one with your body.
    As saxophone is a wind instrument reliant on breath support, the ease of breathing is a critical component to expressing our emotions through the instrument.
    The most important quality of the BREATHTAKING Strap is that it allows for unrestricted breathing.
    Hence, we're able to focus more naturally on performance.
    It's a companion that maximizes the length of my performance career day by day.

    Adjunct Instructor, Kyoto City University of Arts
    Adjunct Instructor, Senzoku Gakuen College of Music

    Trio Yas375 / Soprano Saxophone, Quatuor B /
    Saxofox-Latour's Friend Player / Quintet CIRC / Saxaccord/ Spiel Chamber Ensemble / Brass Exceed Tokyo

  • 4/28

    Naomi Tabata

    A change in sound, body and heart.

    This is the first strap that enables me to make such rich sound that I sometimes find myself wondering, "did I change the mouthpiece?”

    I've tried many different straps in the past, but with this strap, whether it be on soprano, alto or tenor saxophones, I get the best sound.
    Air flows into the instrument more readily, and I feel my body more relaxed, perhaps because I'm not pushing my body as hard to play. Thank you!

    The strap now comes in numerous colors and there are also various fashionable charms available. I get excited from just wearing the strap.
    In orchestra I use the black, but when wearing a colorful dress or when I want to change my mood, I use the silver or white straps. Which strap shall I wear today? Hehe.

    Adjunct Instructor, Doshisha Women’s College
    Adjunct Instructor, Kobe Women's College
    Adjunct Instructor, Tokushima Liberal Arts University
    Adjunct Instructor, Kyoto Horikawa Music High School
    Saxophonist, Osaka Shion Wind Orchestra

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