Last week when 7th grader Zach arrived for his sax lesson, he found me watching a live feed performance of the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra. Juilliard is in New York City and I am in Portland, Oregon. Yay, Interwebs! I invited him…
Ah! You’ve reached the fourth mini-lesson in my four-part series on how to play clarinet. These 4 mini-lessons cover the following important information: Parts of the clarinet, the reed, playing on the mouthpiece and barrel combo, the embouchure, breath support,…
Learn how to hold the clarinet properly and strengthen right hand muscles in part 3 of How To Play Clarinet. This is the third mini-lesson in a four-part series on how to play the clarinet. These 4 mini-lessons cover the…
Wondering what to get the saxophone or clarinet player in your life? Saxophone and Clarinet Gift Ideas Whether your son/daughter/husband/wife is a beginner or advanced player of either clarinet or saxophone, there are certain accessories they will always be happy…
Learn how to separate pitches with articulation and learn some strengthening exercises for your mouth muscles in part 2 of How To Play Clarinet. This is the second mini-lessons in a four-part series on how to play the clarinet. These…
Play your first note in this simple yet often overlooked way to begin learning how to play clarinet. This is the first in a four-part series on how to play the clarinet. These 4 mini-lessons cover the following important information:…