Tag Archives: TMEA

Duo 35 TMEA Tour 2019: ClarinetMike and Saxophonist Todd Oxford To Perform at Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention in February 2019!

Posted on December 12, 2018 by

Hey San Antonio River Walk! Get the Chips and Salsa Ready, Duo 35 is Coming! Saxophonist Todd Oxford and I have been invited to perform at the HUGE Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention 2019 in beautiful downtown San Antonio, Texas … Continue reading →

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15 Performance Anxiety Tips

Posted on November 14, 2018 by

All-Region Auditions! Chair Tests! Music Juries! Final Exams! One of the most frequent questions I get in lessons, master classes, clinics, etc. is how to deal with the normal stress of playing in front of people. Therefore, I’ve decided to repost some common … Continue reading →

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6 Ways To Upgrade Your Practice!

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

I know many of you are practicing feverishly preparing for all-state, university auditions, concerto competitions, concerts, recital hearings, juries, etc. Below are some tips on making the most of your practice sessions. 6 Ways to Upgrade Your Practice! by Dr. … Continue reading →

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Etude No. 3 “The Caprice” Preparation Tips: ClarinetMike’s 2018-2019 Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Clinic

Posted on October 8, 2018 by

Below are my complete clinic notes on Etude No. 3 “The Caprice” from this year’s Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Etudes. Click here to view my recently-posted notes on Etude No. 1 and here for notes on Etude No. 2 “The Slow Etude.” Check out my … Continue reading →

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Etude No. 1 Preparation Tips: ClarinetMike’s 2018-2019 Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Clinic

Posted on September 25, 2018 by

Below are my complete clinic notes on Etude No. 1 from this year’s Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Etudes. Click HERE to view my recently-posted notes on Etude No. 2 “The Slow Etude.” Watch for my notes on Etude 3 coming soon! Check … Continue reading →

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Etude No. 2 “The Slow Etude” Preparation Tips: ClarinetMike’s 2018-2019 Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Clinic

Posted on August 29, 2018 by

Below are my complete clinic notes on Etude No. 2, “The Slow Etude,” from this year’s Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Etudes. Watch for my notes on Etudes 1 and 3 coming soon! Check out my previous posts on the all-state etudes: Click HERE. ClarinetMike’s … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 13, 2018 by

Here are 10 general practice tips for preparing the All-State etudes, solos, or any music. Hey Teachers! I have marked a few spots, [BAD PEDAGOGY], to indicated opportunities for teachers to correct and upgrade their instruction. Watch for MORE All-State help … Continue reading →

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