The Anatowind Clinic has developed a musical teaching process (registered with The Patent and Trademark Office number 0714264) that allows quantifiable measurement of progress in tonal development in any student no matter what age, or ability level. During the past year, the Anatowind Music Clinic has produced multimedia materials to assist with marketing and teaching [...]
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Anatowind Strobe Upate
December 31, 2011 – 1:20 pm
Anatowind Strobe Update: We are close to finishing the following…
The Anatowind Clinic has researched a new way to teach the concept of tone within The Anatowind Musical Teaching Process using a strobe tuner. Using the strobe, an Anatowind trained musician is able to visually confirm the tonal formation of their sound according to the natural [...]
The Anatowind Music Clinic Breathing Pamphlet
November 19, 2011 – 1:27 pm
Preface - The use of the respiratory system and its relationship to music performance has a unique scientific role in the production of tone. The use of the air serves to generate a musical sound and its only role is that of bringing the performance into focus in the area of performance. The air really [...]
The Anatowind Clinic
October 29, 2011 – 2:39 pm
The Anatowind Clinic
(as defined relative to Patent Registration Number 0714264, April 18th, 1961)
The term “Anatowind” is derived from two sources, namely, the “anatomy” and “wind instruments”.
The combination of the terms produces the word “Anatowind”, which relates the anatomy to wind performance and signifies important concepts in wind performance and the effectiveness of different factors involved.
When [...]
Anatowind Records
September 23, 2011 – 10:19 pm
Upon enrolling at the Clinic, clinical records are necessary to define the Clinic and its scientific base of operation. The anatomy base is the source of the clinical science and each individual has different characteristics which must be diagnosed and defined. Clinic records include videos, pictures, tapes, and questionnaires. These [...]
The Doctoral Dissertation on Anatowind
August 10, 2011 – 11:18 pm
Following is an excerpt from the forward of The Doctoral Dissertation on Anatowind, completed by Sister Cecelia Schlaefer through The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., 1975.
“Two important words recur throughout the paper, “bone tone and flesh tone.” A bone tone is defined by Anatowind science as a hard penetrating fundamental vibration centered on the [...]
Proposal for Midwest Band Clinic
June 4, 2011 – 2:54 pm
Proposal for Mid West Band Clinic
Title: Using A Strobe Tuner To Improve The Sound Of Your Band – Its Not Just For Tuning Anymore.
Required Materials:
LCD Projector
Projection Screen
Laptop Computer
Sound System to project video content to audience
Section 1 – Physics of Sound and Physiology 15 min
The strobe tuner is a tried and true device used to [...]
Inception Of The Anatowind Musical Teaching Process
May 11, 2011 – 2:12 am
Following is an excerpt from The History, Theory, and Practice of The Anatowind Musical Teaching Process text.
There will be several of these over this month of May.
“Now we will go back and pick up the inception of The Anatowind Musical Teaching Process at the stage where the formula analysis began. We will deal with the type of project [...]
Student Parent perspective
March 25, 2011 – 7:30 pm
This year I’ve been able to play on a more relaxed natural embouchure. That showed up during performances on solos in which I was able to go up and down in range at fast tempos. I’m currently working on Sounds from the Hudsons which also requires that flexbility. I’ve spent the last 2 years on [...]
“Over the next several weeks, we will be posting the origin of Anatowind, by Joseph C. Simmons.”
February 2, 2011 – 10:36 pm
At the present time a child who has unusual interest may enroll under a program adapted to his or her age level and/or level of development. Anatowind also has had senior citizen students for clinical programming. Along the way in the course of our development professional people have been enrolled, some going on to national [...]
“Over the next several weeks, we will be posting the origin of Anatowind, by Joseph C. Simmons.”
January 31, 2011 – 6:50 pm
Also during this time the first doctoral dissertation on Anatowind was researched and prepared for publication by a student from an outstanding Eastern University. this dissertation was examined by the United States Board of Statistics and Examiners whereby it was proven that muscles can be changed and that muscles do grow. During the dissertation preparation [...]
“Over the next several weeks, we will be posting the origin of Anatowind, by Joseph C. Simmons.”
January 29, 2011 – 12:35 pm
The pilot light program extended to 1977 and during this time the research was written to form the Anatowind library of resources to be made available in all the foregoing areas. In a pilot light program students are enrolled in the first phases of clinical enrollment to test the validity of the materials along with [...]
“Over the next several weeks, we will be posting the origin of Anatowind, by Joseph C. Simmons.”
January 25, 2011 – 12:37 am
By 1963 the Anatowind concept and its practices had outgrown its home, which was our residence, so it became necessary to find a better location. We leased a building in Beloit, which was to be called the Anatowind Clinic, and ultimately purchased it and developed it into a full fledged clinic with waiting room, therapy [...]
“Over the next several weeks, we will be posting the origin of Anatowind, by Joseph C. Simmons.”
January 22, 2011 – 4:31 am
This was a tremendous accomplishment for Anatowind and really placed it here to stay. By this time its applications were starting to assist people at all age levels — professionals and beginners. Professional players sought us out for assistance in their playing performance, and although it would take too much time to mention names maybe [...]
“Over the next several weeks, we will be posting the origin of Anatowind, by Joseph C. Simmons.”
January 19, 2011 – 11:51 pm
I sought out a well-known patent attorney and asked him to audit some of the formula type demonstrations in Beloit. I felt that if these processes were written up and presented to the United States Patent Office registration of this could be entered and a trademark issued for use in the commercial field. the formula [...]
“Over the next several weeks, we will be posting the origin of Anatowind, by Joseph C. Simmons.”
January 17, 2011 – 4:12 am
By 1957 there were glimpses of a break-through and at this time I realized that there would be solutions in the future. this was very encouraging to me. By 1958 I needed an experimental school in which to try out certain therapeutic applications and fortunately a school district in the Beloit area hired me to [...]
“Over the next several weeks, we will be posting the origin of Anatowind, by Joseph C. Simmons.”
January 15, 2011 – 3:54 pm
In 1951 with the help of Dr. Spickerman and our local physician and orthodontist I decided to start the research to solve the unknown in terms of the direct relationships of the muscles of the head and the respiratory system. This research continued without much break-through except for a lot of painful application studies during [...]
“Over the next several weeks, we will be posting the origin of Anatowind, by Joseph C. Simmons.”
January 11, 2011 – 11:15 pm
My dentist through these years was Dr. Francis Spickerman, a well-known dentist in the Rockford area and sometimes referred to as the msuicians’ dentist. In the course of discussing music with him during one of my appointments I asked him if he thought it would be worth while for me to take issue with physiology [...]
“Over the next several weeks, we will be posting the origin of Anatowind, by Joseph C. Simmons.”
January 8, 2011 – 7:07 pm
Towards the end of my time in the army band, and with the gradual discharge of soldiers, there was a need for french horn players so I was asked to play that instrument. My progress on that went extremely well and I played first horn in the Rockford Symphony in its early stages. My attachment [...]
“Over the next several weeks, we will be posting the origin of Anatowind, by Joseph C. Simmons.”
January 6, 2011 – 1:03 am
I was drafted into the army in 1942 and was fortunate to be associated with a fine army band, the 345th, located in Rockford, Illinois and also known as the Camp Grant Band. Several players from the Rockford area were in this outstanding organization plus a great many players from top symphonies in the country [...]
