Welcome to my blog, where I share posts on all things related to the clarinet and my professional life as a working musician. Use the navigation menu above to find posts related to specific topics, or scroll through the feed below to read a few of my most recent posts.
Demystifying the Clarinet: Voicing
What is voicing, and why do we need to know about it? Voicing refers to way in which we shape our tongues on the inside of our mouth when we play the clarinet. If practiced daily, these exercises will help you improve your tone quality, intonation, articulation, and eliminate unwanted noises, like chirps, grunts, and scoops.
Clarinet Academy Week 1
Catch up on the Kies Clarinet Academy’s first full week of online activities. Enroll today to join us for the next seven weeks of classes, lessons, chamber music, and events!
Rule Number 1: How the Clarinet Works
My college professor, James Campbell, used to ask his students “How does the clarinet work?” New students unfamiliar with this question would pause for a moment, formulating in their minds the best way to explain the complicated mechanics of their instrument. Those of us who had regular lessons with Mr. Campbell knew, however, that he was looking for the most obvious answer: “Air.” His point was simple, but its implications monumental. Without air, nothing else on the clarinet works!
2 Ways to Clean Your Moldy Reeds
Suffer from stinky, moldy reeds? Do you want to learn how to safely clean your reeds and protect your health? Read more to find out how.
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