Slow and Steady Creates Progress

Slow and Steady Creates Progress

Jun 3, 2021 | music

I took a break on the clarinet practicing. The end of the spring semester really hit me hard. Add to that a few other things, and well let’s just say my little notations in my planner that I played faded into nothingness. But I’ve practiced TWICE this week...

Seeing Progress (Clarinet Re-Learn)

Dec 26, 2018 | music

This past weekend was finally the point where the fingers and the brain started working together and I realized progress. I’m still working on Pares Scales, and the first exercise at that. However, I found my rhythm, even without the metronome that I misplaced,...
Embrochure and Endurance

Embrochure and Endurance

Nov 14, 2018 | music

When you haven’t played clarinet for 20+ years, one of the things you quickly notice when you get back to playing is that the muscles of the cheeks and lips really get a workout. The embrochure (the way you hold your lips and mouth) really taxes muscles that...