Tag Archives: Clarinet Skype Lessons

The Best Clarinet Fingerings for F# and Eb

Posted on October 6, 2020 by ClarinetMike

The Best Clarinet Fingerings for F# and Ebby Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Below I offer my opinions on two fingerings that I think should be taught and used by beginning (and all) clarinetists. First space F#/Gb.  Beginners are often taught … Continue reading →

Posted in All, All-State, ClarinetMike's 101 Clarinet Tips, ClarinetMike's Clarinet Teacher Tips, Performance & Pedagogy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

10 Practice Tips for All-State, Solos, and Everything!

Posted on July 28, 2020 by ClarinetMike

Here are 10 general practice tips for preparing the All-State etudes, solos, or any music. I have marked a few spots, Bad Pedagogy, to indicate opportunities for teachers to upgrade their instruction. 10 Practice Tips for All-State, Solos, and Everything! by Dr. … Continue reading →

Posted in All, All-State, ClarinetMike's 101 Clarinet Tips, ClarinetMike's Clarinet Teacher Tips, Performance & Pedagogy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

TMEA All-State Available! PLUS “5 All-State Practice Tips To Get You Started!”

Posted on July 13, 2020 by ClarinetMike

Here We Go! Today, the official 2020-2021 audition materials for the Texas TMEA All-State Band were posted online. Below, I have posted screenshots from the official TMEA.org website of the audition materials for soprano and low clarinets.  I’ve already started to … Continue reading →

Posted in All, All-State, ClarinetMike's 101 Clarinet Tips, ClarinetMike's Clarinet Teacher Tips, News, Performance & Pedagogy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted on July 7, 2020 by ClarinetMike

This coming Monday, July 13, the Texas TMEA All-State audition etudes will be revealed. As in years past, the etudes selected for soprano and low clarinets (and Texas ATSSB soprano clarinets) will be Rose Etudes. Other states in the USA … Continue reading →

Posted in All, All-State, ClarinetMike's 101 Clarinet Tips, ClarinetMike's Clarinet Teacher Tips, Performance & Pedagogy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

ClarinetMike’s All-State Preparation Guide

Posted on July 1, 2020 by ClarinetMike

Here in Texas, the TMEA high school all-state band audition music is soon to be released. Plus, ATSSB students are already busily working away on their audition music. Below is a five-step guide to preparing the all-state materials.  The steps … Continue reading →

Posted in All, All-State, ClarinetMike's 101 Clarinet Tips, ClarinetMike's Clarinet Teacher Tips, News, Performance & Pedagogy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Top 10 Things To Do On Summer Break!

Posted on May 26, 2020 by ClarinetMike

Top 10 Things To Do On Summer Break! by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Lessons. Take online private lessons with a good teacher. A good teacher will spend time improving your basics and teaching you how to practice in addition to … Continue reading →

Posted in All, ClarinetMike's 101 Clarinet Tips, ClarinetMike's Clarinet Teacher Tips, Performance & Pedagogy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“Unkink Your Hose!”

Posted on May 11, 2020 by ClarinetMike

A few years ago, the city of Hurst, Texas sent out some nice folks to put down new grass in my lawn where they had previously dug it up to fix a water line. As I got out the ClarinetMike … Continue reading →

Posted in All, All-State, ClarinetMike's 101 Clarinet Tips, ClarinetMike's Clarinet Teacher Tips, Performance & Pedagogy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Improve Clarinet Tone: The ABC Exercise!

Posted on May 5, 2020 by ClarinetMike

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. Recently, I’ve been consistently using it … Continue reading →

Posted in All, All-State, ClarinetMike's 101 Clarinet Tips, ClarinetMike's Clarinet Teacher Tips, Performance & Pedagogy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

7 Ways to Improve Your Practicing

Posted on April 20, 2020 by ClarinetMike

Here’s some tips that will help you make the most of your practice sessions. 7 Ways to Improve Your Practicing by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Practice First. “Work expands to fill the time available.” (A time management maxim known as “Parkinson’s Law.”) … Continue reading →

Posted in All, All-State, ClarinetMike's 101 Clarinet Tips, ClarinetMike's Clarinet Teacher Tips, Orfeo Music Festival, Performance & Pedagogy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

7 Woodwind Doubling Tips

Posted on April 13, 2020 by ClarinetMike

These tips are generally pointed toward doubling on clarinet, saxophone, and flute [my doubles]; however, I believe they also will be useful on double reeds. Further, I think the principles in the tips will generally be helpful on any instrument. … Continue reading →

Posted in All, ClarinetMike's 101 Clarinet Tips, ClarinetMike's Clarinet Teacher Tips, Performance & Pedagogy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments