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The Best Clarinet Fingerings for F# and Eb

Posted on October 6, 2020 by

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 →

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Top 10 Things To Do On Summer Break!

Posted on May 26, 2020 by

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 →

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Online Lessons with ClarinetMike!

Posted on May 22, 2020 by

Hey! Today, I started signing up students for online summer clarinet lessons. I have some additional spots open if anyone is looking for a teacher. I take all levels, but students must be serious about clarinet study – this means … Continue reading →

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“Unkink Your Hose!”

Posted on May 11, 2020 by

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 →

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Improve Clarinet Tone: The ABC Exercise!

Posted on May 5, 2020 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. Recently, I’ve been consistently using it … Continue reading →

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7 Time Management Tips: Coronavirus “Stay-At-Home” Edition

Posted on March 30, 2020 by

With all the “Stay-At-Home” orders due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, many have found themselves saying, “I have loads of time, but can’t get anything done!” So, I rewrote some of my time management tips with adjustments for our current situation. … Continue reading →

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5 Brilliant New Clarinet Works to Check Out!

Posted on March 17, 2020 by

Here’s five super cool new clarinet works that would make excellent projects to work on during the coming weeks (or more) of being at home during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. ClarinetMike says, “Check ’em out!” 1. Summer Sunrise on the … Continue reading →

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Free Skype Clarinet Lessons With ClarinetMike

Posted on March 11, 2020 by

To help out students stuck at home due to coronavirus school and university closings and to celebrate the 9th Anniversary of this ClarinetMike Blog, I’ve decided to offer free Skype clarinet lessons for the rest of the month of March. … Continue reading →

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7 MORE Performing Secrets from ClarinetMike!

Posted on March 3, 2020 by

This is a follow up to my recent ClarinetMike Blog post, ClarinetMike’s 10 Little Secrets! 7 MORE Performing Secrets from ClarinetMike! by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Number Measures At The Left Margin On Your Music. Don’t number every measure – it’s too … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s 10 Little Secrets!

Posted on February 26, 2020 by

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

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