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Category Archives: ClarinetMike’s Clarinet Teacher Tips
7 Sight-Reading Tips
7 Sight-Reading Tips by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Sight-Read. “Just Do It!” The best way to learn to read at sight is to do it every day. Make sure to sight-read all different kinds and levels of music. A nice book … Continue reading
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5 Ways to Improve Clarinet Tone Fast!
ClarinetMike says, “More Air is the granddaddy of all clarinet tone quick fixes. Here’s five more.” 5 Ways to Improve Clarinet Tone Fast! by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” 1. Show Me Your Reed. Inspect the reed of each and every student. … Continue reading
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Tagged band clarinet, Clarinet, clarinet blog, Clarinet Clinic, Clarinet Lessons, clarinet master class, Clarinet Posture, Clarinet Reed, Clarinet Teaching, clarinet voicing, clarinetmike, ClarinetMike Blog, ClarinetMike says, michael dean, Michael Dean clarinet, Posture, Practice Tips, private lesson pedagogy, Reeds, teaching, teaching tips
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Improve Clarinet Articulation!
One of the most important (and tricky) aspects of playing the clarinet is tonguing. Below is an articulation exercise that I’ve found very helpful with my students and in my own playing. Also, below is a ClarinetMike Illustration, i.e. “Storytime … Continue reading
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Tagged band clarinet, Clarinet, Clarinet Articulation, clarinet blog, Clarinet embouchure, Clarinet Lessons, Clarinet tips, Clarinet Tonguing, clarinetmike, ClarinetMike Blog, clarinetmike saxophone, ClarinetMike says, clarinetmike.com, embouchure tips, michael dean, Michael Dean clarinet, practice, Practice Tips, Saxophone, Saxophone Articulation, saxophone embouchure, Saxophone Lessons, Saxophone Tonguing
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12 Leadership and Teaching Tips from John Wooden
Recently here at ClarinetMike HQ, we have been discussing the leadership and teaching ideas of legendary basketball coach John Wooden. So, to tip-off my blog in 2021 with a little inspiration, I offer some tips from an article I wrote … Continue reading
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7 Time Management Tips
7 Time Management Tips by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” 1. Get a Plan, Man! Get some kind of plan and DO IT! I have found that having a plan and following it (even if it’s a so-so plan) results in great success. … Continue reading
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Tagged Clarinet, clarinet blog, Clarinet Practice, Clarinet tips, clarinetmike, ClarinetMike Blog, ClarinetMike says, Michael Dean clarinet, time, time management, time management tips, time tips
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The Best Clarinet Fingerings for F# and Eb
The Best Clarinet Fingerings for F# and Ebby Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Below I offer my opinions on two fingerings that I think should be taught and used by beginning (and all) clarinetists. First space F#/Gb. Beginners are often taught … Continue reading
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Tagged band clarinet, Clarinet, clarinet blog, Clarinet Fingerings, Clarinet Lessons, clarinet pedagogy, Clarinet Skype Lessons, Clarinet Teaching, Clarinet tips, Clarinet Tricks, clarinetmike, ClarinetMike Blog, clarinetmike saxophone, ClarinetMike says, John Wooden, michael dean, Michael Dean clarinet, Saxophone, Skype
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10 Practice Tips for All-State, Solos, and Everything!
Here are 10 general practice tips for preparing the All-State etudes, solos, or any music. I have marked a few spots, Bad Pedagogy, to indicate opportunities for teachers to upgrade their instruction. 10 Practice Tips for All-State, Solos, and Everything! by Dr. … Continue reading
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Tagged All-State, All-State Band, ATSSB, ATSSB clarinet, Audition, Band, bass clarinet, Clarinet, clarinet blog, Clarinet Practice, Clarinet Skype Lessons, clarinetmike, ClarinetMike Blog, ClarinetMike says, Low Clarinet, Michael Dean clarinet, practice, Practice Routine, Practice Tips, Skype, Skype Lessons, Soprano Clarinet, Texas, Texas All-State, TMEA, TMEA 2021
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TMEA All-State Available! PLUS “5 All-State Practice Tips To Get You Started!”
Here We Go! Today, the official 2020-2021 audition materials for the Texas TMEA All-State Band were posted online. Below, I have posted screenshots from the official TMEA.org website of the audition materials for soprano and low clarinets. I’ve already started to … Continue reading
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Tagged All-State, All-State Band, Audition, Band, bass clarinet, Clarinet, clarinet blog, Clarinet Skype Lessons, clarinetmike, ClarinetMike Blog, ClarinetMike says, Low Clarinet, Low Clarinets, michael dean, Michael Dean clarinet, Skype, Skype Lessons, Soprano Clarinet, Soprano Clarinets, Texas, Texas All-State, TMEA, TMEA 2021
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12 All-State Clarinet Resources: Rose 32 Etudes, 40 Studies, and More!
This coming Monday, July 13, the Texas TMEA All-State audition etudes will be revealed. As in years past, the etudes selected for soprano and low clarinets (and Texas ATSSB soprano clarinets) will be Rose Etudes. Other states in the USA … Continue reading
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Tagged All-State, All-State Band, ATSSB, ATSSB clarinet, Audition, Band, bass clarinet, Clarinet, clarinet blog, Clarinet Skype Lessons, clarinetmike, ClarinetMike Blog, ClarinetMike says, Low Clarinet, Michael Dean clarinet, Skype, Skype Lessons, Soprano Clarinet, Texas, Texas All-State, TMEA, TMEA Clarinet
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ClarinetMike’s All-State Preparation Guide
Here in Texas, the TMEA high school all-state band audition music is soon to be released. Plus, ATSSB students are already busily working away on their audition music. Below is a five-step guide to preparing the all-state materials. The steps … Continue reading
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