Monthly Archives: August 2018

Etude No. 2 “The Slow Etude” Preparation Tips: ClarinetMike’s 2018-2019 Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Clinic

Posted on August 29, 2018 by ClarinetMike

Below are my complete clinic notes on Etude No. 2, “The Slow Etude,” from this year’s Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Etudes. Watch for my notes on Etudes 1 and 3 coming soon! Check out my previous posts on the all-state etudes: Click HERE. ClarinetMike’s … Continue reading →

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7 Tricks For Clarinet Teachers

Posted on August 22, 2018 by ClarinetMike

Are you a new clarinet teacher looking for help? Are you a seasoned clarinet teacher looking for upgrades? Have you taught the clarinet since the Hoover Presidency and want to continue to improve? Well, ClarinetMike is lookin’ out for ya! … Continue reading →

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10 Practice Tips for Preparing All-State, Solos, and Everything!

Posted on August 13, 2018 by ClarinetMike

Here are 10 general practice tips for preparing the All-State etudes, solos, or any music. Hey Teachers! I have marked a few spots, [BAD PEDAGOGY], to indicated opportunities for teachers to correct and upgrade their instruction. Watch for MORE All-State help … Continue reading →

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14 All-State Clarinet Resources: Rose 32 Etudes, 40 Studies, Caprices and More!

Posted on August 7, 2018 by ClarinetMike

As in the past, this year’s Texas TMEA All-State audition etudes for soprano and low clarinets (and ATSSB soprano clarinets) are Rose Etudes – Texas uses the David Hite edition, Artistic Studies, Book 1 – From the French School. Other states in the USA … Continue reading →

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