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7 Ways to Improve Your Clarinet Playing This Summer!

Posted on May 29, 2019 by

7 Ways to Improve Your Clarinet Playing This Summer! by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Take Clarinet Lessons. Make sure you have a good teacher who spends time improving your clarinet basics and teaching you how to practice.  Rote-only clarinet teachers are … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike to Premiere Three New Clarinet Works at Orfeo Music Festival 2019 in Vipiteno, Italy!

Posted on May 23, 2019 by

Hey! As previously posted, this summer I’m again returning as Clarinet Artist Faculty in Residence at the international Orfeo Music Festival 2019 in the beautiful Italian Alps of Vipiteno, Italy (Sterzing) on July 5-19, 2019. I’m very excited to announce … Continue reading →

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“Unkink Your Hose!” A Practical Tip for Lawn Care and Performing on a Wind Instrument

Posted on May 20, 2019 by

A few years ago, the city of Hurst, Texas sent out some nice folks to put down new grass in my lawn where they had previously dug it up to fix a water line. As I got out the ClarinetMike … Continue reading →

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Urgent Clarinet Maintenance: “Swab Your Clarinet and Clarinet Mouthpiece!”

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

Urgent Clarinet Maintenance: “Swab Your Clarinet and Clarinet Mouthpiece!” by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” “Common sense (the best tool in a teacher’s toolbox) clearly indicates you should swab out your clarinet, including the mouthpiece, after every practice or performance, etc. … Continue reading →

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5 Steps to Great All-State Preparation [Clinic]

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

Kids here in Texas are already starting to work on this fall’s ATSSB All-State audition materials. So, below are my 5 Steps to Great All-State Preparation.  The steps below are loaded with information from my ClarinetMike All-State Clarinet Clinics (click … Continue reading →

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Clarinet Vibrato?

Posted on April 22, 2019 by

Clarinet Vibrato?  by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” I’m often asked questions about clarinet vibrato such as “Do you use vibrato?” or “As a clarinet teacher, should I allow my students to do it?” or “How do I do vibrato?” Below, … Continue reading →

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The Best Clarinet Fingerings for F# and Eb

Posted on April 16, 2019 by

The Best Clarinet Fingerings for F# and Eb by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Below I offer my opinions on two fingerings that I think should be taught to beginning (and all) clarinetists. First space F#/Gb.  Beginners are often taught to play … Continue reading →

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