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ClarinetMike to Premiere New Works at Orfeo Music Festival in Italy!
Hey! As previously posted, I will be returning as Clarinet Artist Faculty in Residence at the internationally renowned Orfeo Music Festival 2023. This highly anticipated event will take place in the picturesque Italian Alps of Vipiteno, Italy (Sterzing), from July 3rd … Continue reading
ClarinetMike In Italy 2023! Orfeo Music Festival 2023 Application Information and MORE!
NEWS! I’m again returning as Clarinet Artist Faculty in Residence at the international Orfeo Music Festival in the beautiful Italian Alps of Vipiteno, Italy (Sterzing) this coming summer, July 3-14, 2023. Check It Out! Orfeo Music Festival 2023 Website: www.orfeomusicfestival.com. Festival concerts are held … Continue reading
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ClarinetMike to Perform and Teach in Italy!
Hey! I’m in Munich Germany! Saturday, I take the train through the stunning Alps to again return to Vipiteno, Italy where I’ll be Clarinet Artist Faculty in Residence performing and teaching at Orfeo Music Festival 2022! This year I’ll be … Continue reading
ClarinetMike In Italy 2022! Orfeo Music Festival 2022 Application Information and MORE!
NEWS! I’m again returning as Clarinet Artist Faculty in Residence at the international Orfeo Music Festival in the beautiful Italian Alps of Vipiteno, Italy (Sterzing) this coming summer, July 4-16, 2022. Check It Out! Orfeo Music Festival 2022 Website: www.orfeomusicfestival.com. Festival concerts are held … Continue reading
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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. 10 Practice Tips for All-State, Solos, and Everything!by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Go Slow. Load correct information only! Go slow and learn the rhythm and notes correctly … Continue reading
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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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7 Ways to Improve Your Practicing
Here’s some tips that will help you make the most of your practice sessions. 7 Ways to Improve Your Practicing by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Practice First. “Work expands to fill the time available.” (A time management maxim known as “Parkinson’s Law.”) … Continue reading
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7 Time Management Tips: Coronavirus “Stay-At-Home” Edition
With all the “Stay-At-Home” orders due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, many have found themselves saying, “I have loads of time, but can’t get anything done!” So, I rewrote some of my time management tips with adjustments for our current situation. … Continue reading
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Practice Tip: “Practice with a Practice Routine”
Below is the Practice Routine I use and teach. Don’t feel obligated to hit every single item below every day. Use your creativity and common sense to rotate things around in a routine of Basics, Scales, and Music – this … Continue reading
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5 Brilliant New Clarinet Works to Check Out!
Here’s five super cool new clarinet works that would make excellent projects to work on during the coming weeks (or more) of being at home during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. ClarinetMike says, “Check ’em out!” 1. Summer Sunrise on the … Continue reading
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