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In clarinet practicing it's about the process and the outcome
Jan 02, 2025
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Trusting the Process and Checking the Results: A Balanced Approach to Clarinet Practice
Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I wish you joy, success, and fulfillment in all areas of your life. One a...
Are Clarinet tonguing studies really complicated long tone studies?
Oct 25, 2024
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Are Tonguing studies really complicated long tone studies?
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Have you ever wished that your tonguing was cleaner, faster, or more crisp? Maybe you have heard some pesky undertones in your clari...
Practice Clarinet with Intent and Joy
Jun 18, 2024
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Clarinet Practice - What’s the most important thing?
That’s a pretty big and general question. My answer is specific and general all at the same time: The most important thing about practicing is tha...
Memorize or not to memorize - or something else?
Jun 13, 2024
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Should I memorize my music?
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In the broadest sense, there are two answers to this. As you get to know me, you will (hopefully) learn to appreciate that I cannot accept the broadest answers. This mu...
Adult clarinet learners - LOOK HERE
Apr 07, 2024
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How Adults should approach learning the clarinet:
"I wish I had started playing the clarinet when I was younger," and "I am not able to play the clarinet like I want to."
These are laments I hear f...
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