Tag Archives: Embouchure

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 →

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The ABC Exercise!

Posted on September 12, 2019 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. I’ve lately been using it a … Continue reading →

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7 Tricks For Clarinet Teachers

Posted on August 13, 2019 by ClarinetMike

Are you a new clarinet teacher looking for help? Are you a seasoned clarinet teacher looking for upgrades? Have you taught the clarinet since the Hoover Presidency and want to continue to improve? Well, ClarinetMike is lookin’ out for ya! … Continue reading →

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7 Tricks For Clarinet Teachers

Posted on August 22, 2018 by ClarinetMike

Are you a new clarinet teacher looking for help? Are you a seasoned clarinet teacher looking for upgrades? Have you taught the clarinet since the Hoover Presidency and want to continue to improve? Well, ClarinetMike is lookin’ out for ya! … Continue reading →

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The ABC Exercise! This EASY Clarinet Tone Improvement Trick Will Blow Your Mind!

Posted on October 18, 2017 by ClarinetMike

The idea below of having students recite the alphabet, “ABC’s,” to help embouchure and voicing comes from my research into the amazing pedagogy of master single reed teacher, Joe Allard (see NOTE below). I’ve experimented with The ABC Exercise (or ABC) … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s 5 Powerful Little Secrets!

Posted on September 1, 2017 by ClarinetMike

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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ClarinetMike’s 7 Clarinet Tricks For New Clarinet Teachers!

Posted on August 11, 2017 by ClarinetMike

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 Clarinet Teacher Tips: 5 Embouchure Tips “The E-Tips for E-Lips”

Posted on September 8, 2016 by ClarinetMike

I recently posted my Single Lip-Double Lip (aka 5-C) clarinet embouchure on this blog (CLICK HERE). Below are 5 related embouchure tips that I strongly suggest using with it. In addition to working GREAT with the Single Lip-Double Lip embouchure, I also think … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s Clarinet Teacher Tips: ABC Exercise

Posted on March 31, 2016 by ClarinetMike

The idea of having students recite the alphabet, “ABC’s,” to help embouchure/voicing comes from my research into the amazing ideas of master single reed teacher, Joe Allard (see NOTE below). I’ve experimented with this idea on and off for a number … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s “E-Tips for E-Lips”

Posted on August 28, 2015 by ClarinetMike

I recently reposted my 5-C clarinet embouchure (see HERE). Below are some related embouchure tips that work great with the 5-C. I think these tips will generally work well with any clarinet embouchure on any clarinet AND also will be helpful on … Continue reading →

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