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Nov 263 min read

Clarinet Gift Guide: Perfect Presents for Every Budget

Whether you're shopping for a beginner or an experienced clarinetist, finding the perfect gift can be tricky. To make it easier. . .

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Nov 24 min read

How to Optimize Your Zoom Audio Settings for Teaching Online Music Lessons

Here's how I make sure my students get a great online lesson experience with the best Zoom audio settings:

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Sep 13, 20232 min read

When is the best time to upgrade your clarinet?

A question that I am asked often by parents, band directors, and my clarinet students, is when is the best time to upgrade your clarinet?...

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Apr 25, 20211 min read

Bass Clarinet Solos Every Bass Clarinetist Should Play: Part 3 Stolen Solos

Since the bass clarinet hasn't been in existence as long as the cello or even the clarinet, we simply don't have the volume of solo bass...

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Apr 24, 20212 min read

Bass Clarinet Solos Every Bass Clarinetist Should Play: Part 2 Advanced Original Works

I always feel like I have a limited amount of time with my bass clarinet students before they go off to college. Between a busy marching...

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Feb 16, 20212 min read

Bass Clarinet Solos Every Bass Clarinetist Should Play: Part 1 Intermediate

Picture this: 37 middle schoolers rifling through a band director's file cabinets trying to find a solo to play. The kids usually have no...

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Jan 30, 20212 min read

Everything a Beginner Clarinetist Needs

Your child wants to learn clarinet. You are thrilled they want to do something besides watch YouTube and play video games, but you aren't...

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Oct 23, 20201 min read

60 Second Scales

For students who could use bite-tied play along tutorials, "60 Second Scales" is for you.

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Oct 9, 20201 min read

Apparently, I'm an influencer. Whatever that means.

If you are looking for clarinet solos to play, reeds to try, or a music stand that doesn't sink, then subscribe below to connect

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Sep 18, 20201 min read

Top 5 Clarinet Solos for High School Musicians

They are fun to play, they are approachable by students with a few years of study behind them, and they are each worthy of a solo. . .

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Sep 7, 20202 min read

Beyond Hot Cross Buns

Are you looking for some fun clarinet solos to play, but you're not quite ready for the Mozart Clarinet Concerto?

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Aug 31, 20202 min read

Top 5 1/2 Clarinet Solos for the Advanced Beginner

Choosing solo pieces for students can be tough for band directors and nearly impossible for young players. Music should be fun at any...

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Aug 29, 20201 min read

Let's be honest.

I am not a writer. I am not a website designer, blogger, or a social media anything. The thing that really lights my fire is teaching....

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Aug 25, 20202 min read

Top 3 Clarinet Solos for Early Beginners

Before contest time, I always see kids digging through file cabinets, trying to guess if the piece of music they grabbed

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Aug 14, 20201 min read

Free Clarinet "Boot Camp"

This free guide is designed to help any clarinetist get back into playing shape in as little as 30 minutes a day.

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Jul 24, 20201 min read

Checklist to prepare for online lessons

Do you want to make the most of your lesson time? Here is a checklist for teachers and students to help you prepare for your first...

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Jul 20, 20202 min read

What you should know about online clarinet lessons

Share with your band director friends and other normal people

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Apr 27, 20202 min read

Are Online Rehearsals Beneficial?

Yes. Online rehearsals and lessons will never replace in-person instruction, but a well-organized Zoom session can still help students...

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