Tag Archives: Clarinet Skype Lessons

ClarinetMike’s “Practice Tips A to Z” [Complete Article]

Posted on October 14, 2019 by

Practice Tips A to Z by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” The following are some ideas I have found useful with my students and in my own practicing. An easy-print PDF of this article can be found HERE. A. Always ARTC (Approach, Relaxation, Tone, … Continue reading →

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“Polka!” Etude No. 3 All-State Tips from ClarinetMike’s 2019-2020 Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Clinic

Posted on October 1, 2019 by

Below are my clinic notes on Etude No. 3 from this year’s Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Etudes.  My previously published notes on Etude 1 and 2 are available: Etude 1 here and Etude 2 here. ClarinetMike’s Texas TMEA All-State … Continue reading →

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TIPS! All-State Etude No. 2 “The Slow Etude” Preparation Help from ClarinetMike’s 2019-2020 Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Clinic

Posted on September 27, 2019 by

Below are my clinic notes on Etude No. 2 from this year’s Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Etudes.  My notes on Etude 1 are available here. Watch for my notes on Etude 3 coming soon! ClarinetMike’s Texas TMEA All-State Clarinet … Continue reading →

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How To Practice: Clarinet Power! Practice Routine from ClarinetMike’s Texas All-State Clinic

Posted on September 23, 2019 by

How To Practice: Prepare the All-State Music (plus solos, band music, etc.) inside an organized practice routine that addresses basics and scales. TIP: Don’t feel obligated to hit every single item below every day. Use your creativity and common sense … Continue reading →

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All-State Tips! Etude No. 1 from ClarinetMike’s 2019-2020 Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Clinic

Posted on September 16, 2019 by

Below are my clinic notes on Etude No. 1 from this year’s Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Etudes. Watch for my notes on Etudes 2 and 3 coming soon! ClarinetMike’s Texas TMEA All-State Clarinet Clinic 2019-2020 Soprano Clarinet Preparation Tips: … Continue reading →

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The ABC Exercise!

Posted on September 12, 2019 by

The ABC Exercise comes from my research into the amazing pedagogy of master single reed teacher, Joe Allard. I’ve experimented with The ABC Exercise (or ABC) on and off for a number of years. I’ve lately been using it a … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s Top 10 Tips for Successful Private Lessons!

Posted on August 21, 2019 by

Schools of all kinds are starting here in the USA and for most music students that means back to private lessons. For many students it also means a new city, new school, and a new private lesson teacher. The tips … Continue reading →

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