Tag Archives: clarinet pedagogy

12 Simple Steps to Sensational Private Lessons! Follow These and Your Performing Will Skyrocket!

Posted on January 10, 2019 by

Hey! Below are some common-sense tips that will help students get the most out of private lessons. 12 Simple Steps to Sensational Private Lessons! by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Practice. Treat private lessons like an important class. Carefully and completely do … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike Practice Secret: Temperature/Humidity Gauge

Posted on December 17, 2018 by

Here’s a little practice tip (secret) I’ve found very helpful. ClarinetMike Practice Secret: Temperature/Humidity Gauge by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” ClarinetMike says, “Go online or to a ‘Mega’ Mart and get a small, inexpensive, and portable temperature gauge that shows room … Continue reading →

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10 Little Things That Make Big Things Happen!

Posted on December 10, 2018 by

Below are 10 valuable items I carry in my clarinet case. ClarinetMike says, “Remember the words of Coach John Wooden, ‘Little Things Make Big Things Happen.’” 10 Little Things That Make Big Things Happen! by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Darker … Continue reading →

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15 Performance Anxiety Tips

Posted on November 14, 2018 by

All-Region Auditions! Chair Tests! Music Juries! Final Exams! One of the most frequent questions I get in lessons, master classes, clinics, etc. is how to deal with the normal stress of playing in front of people. Therefore, I’ve decided to repost some common … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s All-State Preparation Kit: 10 Ways to Upgrade Your Performance!

Posted on November 8, 2018 by

Marching Band Season is over here in Texas (mostly). Kids in Texas and across the USA are turning their attention 100% to all-region/all-state preparation (along with catching up on homework and sleep!). Therefore, I have assembled some previously published ClarinetMike Blog … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Audition? ClarinetMike says, “PERFORM MUSIC!”

Posted on November 7, 2018 by

Do You Have An Upcoming All-Region Audition? Music Jury? University Entrance Audition? Concerto Competition? ClarinetMike says, “PERFORM MUSIC!” In the preparation for and giving of auditions and such I suggest changing our thinking from “I want to beat people and WIN!” to “I … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike Tip on “Going Over The Break”

Posted on October 4, 2018 by

Teachers of beginning clarinet students should not teach “Going Over The Break” using the right hand down short cut.  The only exception to this is when a student is having real trouble and “freaking out.” Then, for a very, very … Continue reading →

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