Tag Archives: Saxophone

APPLY! 2024 NACWPI National Conference at the University of Miami, Florida!

Posted on October 13, 2023 by ClarinetMike

FLORIDA! As a NACWPI past president and former officer on the NACWPI National Board, I’m proud and excited to pass along the following announcement from the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors [NACWPI]! The National Association of College … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Things To Do This Summer!

Posted on May 17, 2022 by ClarinetMike

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

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NACWPI 2022 National Conference: Southern California!

Posted on February 4, 2022 by ClarinetMike

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! As a NACWPI past president and former officer on the NACWPI National Board, I’m proud and excited to pass along the following announcement from the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors [NACWPI]! The National Association of … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s Performing Checklist

Posted on November 30, 2021 by ClarinetMike

ClarinetMike’s Performing Checklist by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Many of you have upcoming all-region auditions, competitions, concerts, hearings, recitals, music juries, etc. So, here’s my Performing Checklist based on many years of giving performances and presentations and teaching students to … Continue reading →

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10 Performance Anxiety Tips

Posted on November 15, 2021 by ClarinetMike

10 Performance Anxiety Tips by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Successfully dealing with the concerns of playing or singing in stressful situations, such as recitals, contests, auditions, etc. is an important part of being a good musician. I have found the following tips … Continue reading →

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Teaching Tip: “It’s All About The Music!”

Posted on August 31, 2021 by ClarinetMike

Last week I started my busy fall schedule of clarinet lessons and master classes. I often start off a first master class or lesson by saying, “It’s all about the music.” I then tell the students that, “My job is … Continue reading →

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Application Deadline Extended to July 1 for NACWPI 2021 National Conference at Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas, October 22-24!

Posted on June 2, 2021 by ClarinetMike

Received the following email from Ted Hoffman, Executive Secretary of the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors (NACWPI). Also below is updated conference application information. “The due date for NACWPI 2021 National Conference performance and presentation proposals has been extended to … Continue reading →

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10 Things To Do On Summer Break!

Posted on May 24, 2021 by ClarinetMike

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

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NACWPI 2021 National Conference: Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas, October 22-24!

Posted on April 19, 2021 by ClarinetMike

TEXAS! As a NACWPI past president and former officer on the NACWPI National Board, I’m proud and excited to pass along the following announcement from the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors [NACWPI]! NACWPI 2021 National ConferenceOctober 22-24, … Continue reading →

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Job Search Help: “LinkedIn, Lumpy, and Me”

Posted on March 22, 2021 by ClarinetMike

Spring is here and I know many of you are considering looking for a new job.  Some of you are soon to be spending lots of quality time at the TMEA Job Vacancy Search page! Therefore, I am reposting the … Continue reading →

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