Monthly Archives: November 2013

“Clarinet Embouchure: E-Tips for E-Lips” Complete Article Now Available Online

Posted on November 30, 2013 by

The last few weeks I’ve posted each tip of my article, “Clarinet Embouchure:E-Tips for E-Lips,” separately: Introduction and E-Tip #1 E-Tip #2: Edges E-Tip #3: Eee’s E-Tip #4: Ex E-Tip #5: Eat The tips are now available together in one easy-to-print … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s All-State Preparation Kit

Posted on November 26, 2013 by

Here in Texas and across the USA, high school clarinet students are busily preparing audition music for various regional and state competitions. Below are several  previously-published ClarinetMike blog posts and some other links that offer help on preparing and performing … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s 101 Clarinet Tips: #19 Clarinet Embouchure, E-Tips for E-Lips 5

Posted on November 25, 2013 by

Clarinet Embouchure: E-Tips for E-Lips by Dr. Michael Dean E-Tip #5 [This is the fifth of five embouchure tips.  The other tips can be found HERE.] E-Tip #5: Eat. “Use ‘Chewing Muscles’ Up High.” Starting about High E (third ledger … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s 101 Clarinet Tips: #18 Clarinet Embouchure, E-Tips for E-Lips 4

Posted on November 21, 2013 by

Clarinet Embouchure: E-Tips for E-Lips by Dr. Michael Dean E-Tip #4 [This is the fourth of five embouchure tips.  The other tips can be found under “Recent Posts” to the right under my picture.] E-Tip #4: Ex. “Say syllable ‘Ex’” … Continue reading →

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Excellent Review of my New Clarinet CD, Mysteries!

Posted on November 20, 2013 by

My new CD, Mysteries, has just been reviewed! Check it out HERE.

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ClarinetMike’s 101 Clarinet Tips: #17 Clarinet Embouchure, E-Tips for E-Lips 3

Posted on November 19, 2013 by

Clarinet Embouchure: E-Tips for E-Lips by Dr. Michael Dean E-Tip #3 [This is the third of five embouchure tips. The Introduction/Tip #1 can be found HERE and Tip #2 HERE.] E-Tip #3: Eee’s. “Use ‘Eee’ Syllables.”  I’ve found it very helpful to voice these … Continue reading →

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NEWS! ClarinetMike Invited to Perform at ClarinetFest 2014!!

Posted on November 18, 2013 by

Great news! I found out yesterday that my proposal to perform at the BIG International Clarinet Association’s ClarinetFest 2014 next summer in Baton Rouge, Louisiana was accepted! I’m very honored – the ICA received over 200 applications to perform and … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s 101 Clarinet Tips: #16 Clarinet Embouchure, E-Tips for E-Lips 2

Posted on November 8, 2013 by

Clarinet Embouchure: E-Tips for E-Lips by Dr. Michael Dean E-Tip #2 [This is the second of five embouchure tips. The Introduction and Tip #1 can be found HERE.] E-Tip #2: Edges. “Don’t Pinch the Edges of the Reed.” Be sure … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s 101 Clarinet Tips: #15 Clarinet Embouchure, E-Tips for E-Lips 1

Posted on November 7, 2013 by

Clarinet Embouchure: E-Tips for E-Lips by Dr. Michael Dean Introduction and E-Tip #1 [The following embouchure tips have been heavily influenced by the ideas of master single reed teacher Joe Allard. The reader is especially directed to Debra McKim’s important … Continue reading →

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Follow Up: Harry Sparnaay Book Now Available in Digital and Spanish

Posted on November 3, 2013 by

Recently, I received the below email from noted bass clarinetist Harry Sparnaay concerning his book. Two years ago I mentioned this book in a blog post – read it HERE. Dear clarinetists, In spite of the fact that I’m from … Continue reading →

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