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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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Dogs, Baseball and Clarinet Playing! Harness the POWER of Great Clarinet Habits for You and Your Students!

Posted on February 19, 2018 by

BASEBALL! 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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ClarinetMike at TMEA 2018: Free Clarinet Consulting!

Posted on February 5, 2018 by

GOT CLARINET QUESTIONS? —  GET CLARINET ANSWERS! I will be offering FREE clarinet advice and good cheer at the Texas Music Educators Association [TMEA] Clinic/Convention 2018 on February 14-17 in beautiful downtown San Antonio. I’ll be at the BG Franck … Continue reading →

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7 Sight-Reading Tips From ClarinetMike

Posted on January 29, 2018 by

The tips and related quotes below are from one of my ClarinetMike Clinics (CLICK HERE). 7 Sight-Reading Tips From ClarinetMike by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Sight-Read. “Just Do It!” The best way to learn to read at sight is to … Continue reading →

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2018 Clarinet Colloquium Schedule of Events

Posted on January 18, 2018 by

Below is the performing and class schedule for the upcoming FREE 2018 Clarinet Colloquium (link) at Texas A&M University-Commerce on Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3. Hats off to Dr. Mary Druhan and all the great folks at TAMUC plus … Continue reading →

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