It's that time of year again - the start of school is just a few weeks away! Is your clarinet ready for September? If you have been...

I see many students resting their bell on their knee while they are playing. This is not a good idea for many reasons. And, yes, you may...

Sight reading a piece of music is playing it correctly at first sight, without any prior preparation. This is a very important and useful...

...Continued from my previous post Get your clarinet fixed! I've had so many students tell me "my Dad said he can fix it". That's really...

Does your clarinet look like this? I hope not! But even if you just need a minor repair, get it done! You will play your best on an...

Are you thinking of auditioning for the District ensembles next fall? Once September rolls around, audition day will be here before you...

There are many kinds of clarinet swabs, some are good, others are not-so good. Many new student clarinets come with this type of swab. ...

There are MANY different kinds of clarinet ligatures, and knowing how to put yours on the mouthpiece correctly is essential. Pictured...

Reeds....there is a lot to know here...for the beginning student we'll just start with the basics. A young student who is just starting...

Are your reeds in a big jumble like this? Let's get them organized! The condition of your reeds directly affects the quality of your...