Monthly Archives: April 2019

5 Steps to Great All-State Preparation [Clinic]

Posted on April 29, 2019 by ClarinetMike

Kids here in Texas are already starting to work on this fall’s ATSSB All-State audition materials. So, below are my 5 Steps to Great All-State Preparation.  The steps below are loaded with information from my ClarinetMike All-State Clarinet Clinics (click … Continue reading →

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Clarinet Vibrato?

Posted on April 22, 2019 by ClarinetMike

Clarinet Vibrato?  by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” I’m often asked questions about clarinet vibrato such as “Do you use vibrato?” or “As a clarinet teacher, should I allow my students to do it?” or “How do I do vibrato?” Below, … Continue reading →

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The Best Clarinet Fingerings for F# and Eb

Posted on April 16, 2019 by ClarinetMike

The Best Clarinet Fingerings for F# and Eb by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Below I offer my opinions on two fingerings that I think should be taught to beginning (and all) clarinetists. First space F#/Gb.  Beginners are often taught to play … Continue reading →

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NACWPI 2019 National Conference: University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls

Posted on April 12, 2019 by ClarinetMike

NACWPI Rolls On!  As a NACWPI past president and former officer on the NACWPI National Board, I am very proud to pass along the announcement below from the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors [NACWPI]. NACWPI National Conference … Continue reading →

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How To Successfully Improve Clarinet Tone: The “E-Tips for E-Lips” Clarinet Embouchure Tips!

Posted on April 10, 2019 by ClarinetMike

I recently posted my 5-C Clarinet Embouchure click here. Below are 5 embouchure tips I strongly suggest using with the 5-C Embouchure. In addition to working GREAT with 5-C, I think these tips will generally work well with pretty much any … Continue reading →

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5 Steps to Beautiful Clarinet Tone: The 5-C Clarinet Embouchure!

Posted on April 8, 2019 by ClarinetMike

The embouchure below and related “E-Tips for E-Lips” Embouchure Tips (to be reposted soon) have been heavily influenced by the ideas of master single reed teacher Joe Allard. The embouchure and tips reflect years of careful refinements on an embouchure … Continue reading →

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