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10 Ways to Practice After a Finger Cut

Posted on April 12, 2021 by ClarinetMike

Recently, a fantastic student clarinetist I know cut their finger. So, I started wondering, “How can a student keep making progress on the clarinet when a finger is ‘out of action’ for a little while or possibly longer.” One of … Continue reading →

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7 Sight-Reading Tips

Posted on February 22, 2021 by ClarinetMike

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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5 Ways to Improve Clarinet Tone Fast!

Posted on February 9, 2021 by ClarinetMike

ClarinetMike says, “More Air is the granddaddy of all clarinet tone quick fixes. Here’s five more.” 5 Ways to Improve Clarinet Tone Fast! by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” 1. Show Me Your Reed. Inspect the reed of each and every student. … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike 2020 Annual Report

Posted on December 31, 2020 by ClarinetMike

Here’s the 2020 Annual Report on my ClarinetMike Blog, ClarinetMike QuickTips, YouTube Videos, ClarinetMike QuickClips, Master Classes, Performances, and more. The ClarinetMike Blog remains one of the top clarinet blogs on the Internet.  Google Search continues to report it as … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Improve Clarinet Tone Immediately! [or almost immediately]

Posted on March 9, 2020 by ClarinetMike

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

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7 Sight-Reading Tips

Posted on January 15, 2020 by ClarinetMike

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 … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike Blog is #1: The 2019 Annual Report

Posted on December 30, 2019 by ClarinetMike

ClarinetMike Blog 2019 Annual Report Hey! Hope you are enjoying some time off during the holidays. Below is a brief summary of 2019 for the ClarinetMike Blog: The ClarinetMike Blog is one of the top clarinet blogs on the Internet.  … Continue reading →

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Practice Tip: “I Will Clap The Music Every Day!”

Posted on October 8, 2019 by ClarinetMike

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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Upgrade Your Performing and Teaching: Load Great Habits!

Posted on September 4, 2019 by ClarinetMike

When I was a kid, I played little league baseball. While fielding a position, my coaches taught me to keep my right thumb between my first two fingers when the pitcher started to make his pitch. This way, if a … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 8, 2019 by ClarinetMike

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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