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Etude No. 1 “The 6/8 One” Preparation Tips: ClarinetMike’s 2017-2018 Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Clinic

Posted on September 19, 2017 by

Below are my complete clinic notes on Etude No. 1, “The 6/8 One,” from this year’s Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Etudes. My notes on Etude No. 2, “The Slow Etude,” are available HERE. Watch for my notes on Etude 3 coming soon! Check … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s 5 Powerful Little Secrets!

Posted on September 1, 2017 by

Below are 5 valuable small items that I always carry in my clarinet case. ClarinetMike says, “Remember the words of John Wooden, ‘Little Things Make Big Things Happen.’” ClarinetMike’s 5 Powerful Little Secrets! by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Darker Lead … Continue reading →

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Etude No. 2 “The Slow Etude” Preparation Tips: ClarinetMike’s 2017-2018 Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Clinic

Posted on August 28, 2017 by

Below are my complete clinic notes on Etude No. 2, “The Slow Etude,” from this year’s Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Etudes. Watch for my notes on Etudes 1 and 3 coming soon! Check out my previous posts on the all-state etudes: CLICK HERE. ClarinetMike’s Texas … Continue reading →

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12 Texas All-State Clarinet Resources: Rose 32 Etudes, 40 Studies and More!

Posted on August 17, 2017 by

As previously posted, this year’s Texas TMEA all-state etudes for soprano and low clarinets (and ATSSB soprano clarinets) are from Artistic Studies, Book 1 – From the French School, edited by David Hite. This is the same etude book that was used for last year’s … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s 7 Clarinet Tricks For New Clarinet Teachers!

Posted on August 11, 2017 by

Are you a new clarinet teacher? Well, ClarinetMike is lookin’ out for ya! Below are some tips that well help you produce excellent clarinet students. Be sure to study the information at the suggested links. ClarinetMike’s 7 Clarinet Tricks For … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s All-State Preparation Outline!

Posted on August 3, 2017 by

Below is an outline I use in preparing my annual ClarinetMike Texas All-State Clarinet Clinic. Be sure to check out my recent post, 10 All-State Practice Tips! Look for more All-State help from ClarinetMike in coming weeks! ClarinetMike’s All-State Preparation Outline … Continue reading →

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10 All-State Practice Tips!

Posted on July 27, 2017 by

Here are 10 general practice tips for preparing the All-State audition etudes (or any music). More All-State help coming soon from ClarinetMike! Go Slow. Load correct information only! Go slow and learn the rhythm and notes correctly the first time and every time. … Continue reading →

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