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

Posted on August 15, 2022 by ClarinetMike

10 Practice Tips for All-State, Solos, and Everything!by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Go Slow. Load correct information only! Go slow and learn the rhythm and notes correctly the first time and every time. Go Slow! MORE Go Slow. Generally, begin … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s All-State Preparation Guide!

Posted on July 25, 2022 by ClarinetMike

ClarinetMike’s All-State Preparation Guide!Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike”Clarinet Performing, Teaching and ConsultingHurst, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas USAclarinetmiketexas@yahoo.com * 682-888-7639clarinetmike.wordpress.com Step 1: Preliminary Concerns Get quality equipment. FYI, my Bb soprano clarinet set up: Buffet R13 clarinet [1974], Vandoren M13 Lyre mouthpiece, Vandoren V12 3.5 or … 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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7 Ways to Improve Your Practicing!

Posted on November 8, 2021 by ClarinetMike

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.”) This means if you wait to practice until you finish all your homework (or … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 13, 2021 by ClarinetMike

Here are 10 general practice tips for preparing the All-State etudes, solos, or any music. 10 Practice Tips for All-State, Solos, and Everything!by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Go Slow. Load correct information only! Go slow and learn the rhythm and notes correctly … Continue reading →

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15 All-State Clarinet Resources: Rose 32, 40, Caprices, and More!

Posted on July 19, 2021 by ClarinetMike

On Monday, July 12, the Texas TMEA All-State audition etudes were revealed. As in years past, Rose Etudes will be used for soprano and low clarinets (and Texas ATSSB soprano clarinets). Other states in the USA also use Rose Etudes … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 12, 2021 by ClarinetMike

Hey! Today at noon, the official the Texas TMEA All-State Band 2021-2022 audition materials were posted online. Below, I have posted screenshots of the audition materials for soprano and low clarinets from the official TMEA website. I’ve already started to break … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s All-State Preparation Guide and Clinic Notes!

Posted on June 14, 2021 by ClarinetMike

Here in Texas, the TMEA high school all-state band audition music will be released in 4 weeks on Monday, July 12, 2021 at noon on the TMEA.org website. Plus, ATSSB students are already busily working away on their audition music … 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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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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