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Author: Charlotte Kies
Charlotte Kies is an international award-winning clarinetist. She teaches at Lee University and performs with the Chattanooga, Huntsville, and Ohio Light Opera Orchestras.
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10 Tips for Cooking While in Quarantine
On Day 8 of Quarantine and no end in sight, I thought I'd share a few thoughts on how Chad and I are surviving, eating every meal in and avoiding stores and contact with all other people. Food is a number one priority in my household, and, I thought a few of my cooking ideas [...]
It’s 2020: Are you still on Team Buffet?
Here already in the second decade of the 21st century, there comes a time in one's life, perhaps after visiting an ICA ClarinetFest, or attending a university Clarinet Day, when a clarinetist has to ask herself: Where did all these clarinets come from? The year was 2017. I was attending my first ever International Clarinet [...]
How the Clarinet Works
From today’s musings in my new series, “Back to Basics”
Private Teaching: A Brief Guide to Running a Studio
A brief guide to running a private lessons studio
Reviewing the ReedJuvinate: Have I Found the Holy Grail?
Two weeks ago I wrote a summary of five reed cases, each of which promise extended and healthy lives for your reeds. With little to lose, I thought I'd put down a few dollars and give one a try. The following is a review of my experience with ReedJuvinate.
The Clarinet Doctor is In
My plan was simple: teach my students a select number of patterns across a three-semester time-period. The fourth semester is dedicated to maintaining two years’ worth of material in order to perform them flawlessly in a jury at the end of the two year course.
Battle of the Boxes. Does Reed Storage Really Matter?
Does reed storage really matter? Short answer, yes. With so many options, how do we sort out the best of the best? Read my reviews of five interesting products I think might be worth trying
Battle of the Boxes: Does Reed Storage Really Matter?
Does reed storage really matter? Short answer, yes. With so many options, how do we sort out the best of the best? Read my reviews of five interesting products I think might be worth trying