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ClarinetMike In Italy 2019! Orfeo Music Festival 2019 Application Information and MORE!

Posted on January 17, 2019 by

NEWS! I’ve accepted an appointment to again return as Clarinet Artist Faculty in Residence at the international Orfeo Music Festival in the beautiful Italian Alps in Vipiteno, Italy (Sterzing) this coming summer, July 5-19, 2019. Check It Out! Orfeo Music Festival 2019 … Continue reading →

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BROKEN New Year’s Resolutions? Think HABITS Instead!

Posted on January 2, 2019 by

As of today, a few [some…many…most…all!] of you who made New Year’s Resolutions have broken at least one [some…many…most…all!]. Don’t give up! Below is some help for you – and ME! Let us think about and work on our HABITS, such … Continue reading →

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5 Simple Rules for Making New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 31, 2018 by

Hey! Most years I make New Year’s Resolutions and I’m sure you do, too! Below are some common-sense guidelines I came up with a couple years ago to help you (and ME!) make and keep at least some of them! 5 … Continue reading →

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2018 Annual Report: ClarinetMike Blog is the #1 Clarinet Blog!

Posted on December 27, 2018 by

ClarinetMike Blog 2018 Annual Report Hey! Hope you are enjoying some time off during the holidays. Below is a brief summary of 2018 for the ClarinetMike Blog: The ClarinetMike Blog is one of the top clarinet blogs on the Internet.  … Continue reading →

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The Easy Way to Learn Music Fast: “I Will Clap The Music Every Day!”

Posted on April 4, 2018 by

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

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SWAB YOUR CLARINET!!!

Posted on March 22, 2018 by

Spring Break is over here in Texas, but the weather is beautiful and mild –  lots of sun and 70 degree temperatures! [Hang In There Northeast USA!] Nevertheless, there’s a lingering issue I must comment on. It has come to … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Improve Clarinet Tone Immediately! (or almost immediately)

Posted on March 1, 2018 by

ClarinetMike says, “The granddaddy and best of all clarinet tone quick fixes is ‘More Air.’ Here’s 7 more.” 7 Ways to Improve Clarinet Tone Immediately! (or almost immediately) by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” 1. Show Me Your Reed! I suggest band … Continue reading →

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