Monthly Archives: March 2018

Duo 35 Performs at International Woodwind Duo Symposium! PLUS Complete Symposium Schedule of Performances and Master Classes on April 13-14, 2018 at Sam Houston State University!

Posted on March 30, 2018 by

Duo 35 is ready to Rock The House! Todd Oxford and I will be performing Saturday afternoon, April 14 at 2 pm at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas as part of the International Woodwind Duo Symposium (IWDS) on … Continue reading →

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SWAB YOUR CLARINET!!!

Posted on March 22, 2018 by

Spring Break is over here in Texas, but the weather is beautiful and mild –  lots of sun and 70 degree temperatures! [Hang In There Northeast USA!] Nevertheless, there’s a lingering issue I must comment on. It has come to … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike Blog 7th Anniversary Contest: Subscribe by Email to the Free Blog and WIN A PRIZE!

Posted on March 12, 2018 by

HISTORY: Early in 2011, Mrs. ClarinetMike said to me, “Hey, you should start a clarinet blog.” And then on March 16, 2011, I posted the following: Welcome to ClarinetMike Blog! Posted on March 16, 2011 by ClarinetMike Hello World! My name is Michael Dean … Continue reading →

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JOB SEARCH HELP! ClarinetMike’s “LinkedIn, Lumpy, and Me”

Posted on March 8, 2018 by

It is Spring Break time here in Texas and I know many of you are looking for a job (or a better one!).  Some of you are soon to be spending lots of quality time at the TMEA Job Vacancy … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Improve Clarinet Tone Immediately! (or almost immediately)

Posted on March 1, 2018 by

ClarinetMike says, “The granddaddy and best of all clarinet tone quick fixes is ‘More Air.’ Here’s 7 more.” 7 Ways to Improve Clarinet Tone Immediately! (or almost immediately) by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” 1. Show Me Your Reed! I suggest band … Continue reading →

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