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ClarinetMike Master Class Video: Posture!
I discuss two simple posture adjustments in the above master class video (recorded at Florida State University): 1. Don’t perform with the clarinet bell right under the music stand. Take a step back. 2. Stand (or sit) up straighter … Continue reading
ClarinetMike’s “Practice Tips A to Z” [Complete Article]
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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Practice Tip: “I Will Clap The Music Every Day!”
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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“Polka!” Etude No. 3 All-State Tips from ClarinetMike’s 2019-2020 Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Clinic
Below are my clinic notes on Etude No. 3 from this year’s Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Etudes. My previously published notes on Etude 1 and 2 are available: Etude 1 here and Etude 2 here. ClarinetMike’s Texas TMEA All-State … Continue reading
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Tagged 2019-2020, All-State, All-State Band, Audition, Band, Clarinet, clarinet blog, Clarinet Skype Lessons, clarinetmike, ClarinetMike Blog, ClarinetMike says, Ferling, michael dean, Michael Dean clarinet, Rose 32, Rose Etudes, Skype, Skype Lessons, Soprano Clarinet, Texas, Texas All-State, TMEA, TMEA 2020
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TIPS! All-State Etude No. 2 “The Slow Etude” Preparation Help from ClarinetMike’s 2019-2020 Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Clinic
Below are my clinic notes on Etude No. 2 from this year’s Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Etudes. My notes on Etude 1 are available here. Watch for my notes on Etude 3 coming soon! ClarinetMike’s Texas TMEA All-State Clarinet … Continue reading
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Tagged 2019-2020, All-State, All-State Band, Audition, Band, Clarinet, clarinet blog, Clarinet Skype Lessons, clarinetmike, ClarinetMike Blog, ClarinetMike says, Ferling, michael dean, Michael Dean clarinet, Rose 32, Rose Etudes, Skype, Skype Lessons, Soprano Clarinet, Texas, Texas All-State, TMEA, TMEA 2020
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How To Practice: Clarinet Power! Practice Routine from ClarinetMike’s Texas All-State Clinic
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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All-State Tips! Etude No. 1 from ClarinetMike’s 2019-2020 Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Clinic
Below are my clinic notes on Etude No. 1 from this year’s Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Etudes. Watch for my notes on Etudes 2 and 3 coming soon! ClarinetMike’s Texas TMEA All-State Clarinet Clinic 2019-2020 Soprano Clarinet Preparation Tips: … Continue reading
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