Adults make up about 25% of my students at any given time. For the most part, adult music students are in one of two situations. They played sax or clarinet in middle school and/or high school and are ready to…
To the compost pile! Remember, cane reeds come from bamboo cane. They are grown and harvested and usually stored for a couple of years to ‘age’ and ‘cure’ the cane before they become the clarinet, saxophone, oboe or bassoon reed…
The North American Saxophone Alliance, aka NASA, is coming to town next weekend. On March 10 and 11, NASA’s Region One Conference will be held at Portland State University in downtown Portland. This saxophone conference features two days of masterclasses,…
I love playing on synthetic reeds! Two brands I use are Legere and Fibracell. [Update: Fibracell website not responding. You can find Fibracell reeds at any of the online music supply ordering sites.] Discovering Synthetic Reeds I first learned about 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…
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:…