Monthly Archives: September 2017

Etude No. 3 “The Sextuplet Etude” Preparation Tips: ClarinetMike’s 2017-2018 Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Clinic

Below are my complete clinic notes on Etude No. 3 “The Sextuplet Etude” from this year’s Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Etudes. My notes on Etude No. 1 “The 6/8 One” are available HERE. My notes on Etude No. 2 “The Slow Etude,” … Continue reading

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Etude No. 1 “The 6/8 One” Preparation Tips: ClarinetMike’s 2017-2018 Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Clinic

Below are my complete clinic notes on Etude No. 1, “The 6/8 One,” from this year’s Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Etudes. My notes on Etude No. 2, “The Slow Etude,” are available HERE. Watch for my notes on Etude 3 coming soon! Check … Continue reading

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ClarinetMike’s 5 Powerful Little Secrets!

Below are 5 valuable small items that I always carry in my clarinet case. ClarinetMike says, “Remember the words of John Wooden, ‘Little Things Make Big Things Happen.’” ClarinetMike’s 5 Powerful Little Secrets! by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Darker Lead … Continue reading

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