Category Archives: ClarinetMike’s Clarinet Teacher Tips

7 Sight-Reading Tips

Posted on January 15, 2020 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Extra Time Management Tip!

Posted on December 9, 2019 by

I recently posted 10 Time Management Tips on my ClarinetMike Blog. The third tip is: Learn how to quickly (and courteously) get rid of unexpected visitors when they drop by your practice room or office to just “chat.” A few years ago, … Continue reading →

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10 Time Management Tips

Posted on December 2, 2019 by

The days between Thanksgiving and Christmas are often a super busy time for musicians (and everyone!). Therefore, I offer the following 10 Time Management Tips – with a few NEW updates – from an article I published in the NACWPI … Continue reading →

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10 Performance Anxiety Tips

Posted on November 18, 2019 by

One of the most frequent questions I get in master classes, clinics, lessons, etc. is how to deal with the normal stress of playing in front of people. Therefore, I’ve decided to repost 10 common sense tips on dealing with … Continue reading →

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Don’t Look Down!

Posted on November 11, 2019 by

I’ve noticed that many young clarinetists, especially beginners, at times have a tendency to look down their clarinets while playing. Looking down the clarinet while playing can create bad habits and problems:  embouchure, head position, posture, etc. can be impacted. … Continue reading →

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Practice Tip: “I Will Clap The Music Every Day!”

Posted on October 8, 2019 by

Inside ClarinetMike’s Studio: A few years ago, one of my bright-eyed junior high students, Ian, came to a lesson and played music that he was preparing for a contest. He did an excellent performance of the notes; however, the rhythms … Continue reading →

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How To Practice: Clarinet Power! Practice Routine from ClarinetMike’s Texas All-State Clinic

Posted on September 23, 2019 by

How To Practice: Prepare the All-State Music (plus solos, band music, etc.) inside an organized practice routine that addresses basics and scales. TIP: Don’t feel obligated to hit every single item below every day. Use your creativity and common sense … Continue reading →

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