Stephanie Lottermoser
With a network of Artist Centres and Ateliers around the world, Yamaha works with leading players to support their performances and develop instrument designs and new ideas for the benefit of all musicians. Yamaha Artists share with us a passion for inspiring the next generation of players, and a belief that everybody should be encouraged to nurture their talent, connect with others and tell their stories through music.
Get to know Yamaha Artist and Saxophone Player Stephanie Lottermoser
Statement about your relation with Yamaha or your instrument:
I was looking for a very specific sound and a very specific feel and both were just there when I played my 82 Z for the first time. It's like an extension of my thoughts and my soul.
How does your instrument help you in your daily life as an artist?
It is mechanically flawless and intonates perfectly over the entire tonal range, creating an excellent basis for practicing, composing and of course on stage for concerts. It's simply a lot of fun!
How would you characterise your instrument?
Ideally, it is like me, or like the moods I want to convey: warm and rough, dark and light, loud and quiet.
Who was your most influential teacher and is there any advice which you still follow?
During my studies, saxophonist, clarinettist and composer Michael Riessler always encouraged me to write my own music and to listen to my gut feeling, regardless of trends, expectations etc.. That sounds easier than it often is, but it has actually always proved to be true for me.
Advice for a young musician:
Be diligent, keep at it - even if it's not always easy, look for your own sound and your own idea of sound and realize it as well as possible, look for role models, ask questions if you don't know what to do and trust your intuition.
