Tag Archives: bass clarinet

Practice Tip: “Practice with a Practice Routine”

Posted on March 20, 2020 by

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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7 Ways to Improve Your Practicing!

Posted on October 24, 2019 by

I know many of you are practicing feverishly preparing for all-region, all-state, lessons, concerts, orchestra auditions, concerto competitions, university auditions, recital hearings, juries, etc. Below are some tips that will help you make the most of your practice sessions. 7 … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s “Practice Tips A to Z” [Complete Article]

Posted on October 14, 2019 by

Practice Tips A to Z by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” The following are some ideas I have found useful with my students and in my own practicing. An easy-print PDF of this article can be found HERE. A. Always ARTC (Approach, Relaxation, Tone, … 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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10 Practice Tips for All-State, Solos, and Everything!

Posted on August 5, 2019 by

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 coming … Continue reading →

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12 Texas All-State Clarinet Resources: The Rose 32 Etudes

Posted on July 31, 2019 by

Recently, the Texas TMEA All-State audition etudes were revealed. As in years past, the etudes selected for soprano and low clarinets (and ATSSB soprano clarinets) are Rose Etudes. Other states in the USA also use Rose etudes for their high … Continue reading →

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Texas TMEA All-State Clarinet Audition Etudes 2019-2020 Available! PLUS “ClarinetMike’s 5 All-State Practice Tips To Get You Started”

Posted on July 22, 2019 by

Hey! I just returned from performing and teaching in Italy, so….Here We Go! Today, the official 2019-2020 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 … Continue reading →

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