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Join host Sean Perrin as he discusses “all that’s new and neat with clarinet, with the neatest people in the industry” on the world’s most popular clarinet podcast. Past guests include distinguished artists such as Martin Fröst, Michael Lowenstern, and Lori Freedman, and product manufacturers such as Legere Reeds, Backun Musical Services, and Royal Musical Instruments. Check out the website at www.clarineat.com and be sure to subscribe to our email newsletter for a chance to win giveaways.
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Guest Bio:
Taneea Hull began her musical career in Sioux Falls, SD, when she picked up the clarinet in her fifth grade band and studied with Chris Hill, the principal clarinetist of the South Dakota Symphony. Today, she is an active performer and teacher in the Memphis, TN area. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Clarinet Performance from the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, MD where she studied with Steven Barta.
Taneea is principal clarinetist with the Jackson Symphony in TN and performs with other orchestras such as the South Dakota Symphony, the Memphis Symphony, the Memphis Repertory Orchestra, and the Alabama Symphony. She has been a concerto soloist with the Germantown Symphony, the Ocmulgee Symphony, and the Sioux Falls Municipal Band, and was a guest artist with her husband, performing Rhapsody in Blue and playing principal clarinet with the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra.
Dawson Hull is a pianist, composer, and conductor living in Memphis, TN. A graduate from the University of Memphis, Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore and Samford University in Birmingham, AL, Dawson has appeared as a featured soloist with numerous symphony orchestras. His compositions and arrangements have been performed across the nation. Dawson is the Pastor of Instrumental Worship Arts at Germantown Baptist Church where he leads the Conservatory of Music, orchestra, jazz band, and student choir. Dawson and his wife, Taneea, who is a clarinetist, have three children.
Dawson and I met in the cafeteria of the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, MD in 2007. We connected immediately over our shared faith and began dating and playing music together within a few months. But believe it or not, our music wasn’t always so harmonious! Dawson was really good at musical details and digging deep into the emotion and meaning of the music. I was really good at rhythm and technical accuracy. We clashed a bit with our critique of each other’s weak areas and some rehearsals were….interesting.
But over the past 13 years of composing and performing, we have helped each other immensely to grow in our musicianship, especially in the areas that were lacking at first. God has woven our music together just as he has woven us together in marriage and we love sharing our music with all those around us!
We have been dreaming about making an album together ever since Dawson wrote the first thing for us to play - an arrangement of Be Thou My Vision. We were newly married and serving at a church that allowed us to share our music in creative ways. Dawson wrote a few more pieces for us to play there, and then sporadically added to the collection over the next few years.
We had ideas for an album and wanted to start working on it but between not having quite enough music and the overwhelming process of learning how to go about making an album, our dream stalled for several years. Then, while being stuck at home in 2020, Dawson turned out about five more arrangements and we suddenly had just the right amount for an album, and enough musical success as a performing duo that we decided it was time to go for it!
God weaved the pieces of the puzzle together expertly, confirming that this project was a special assignment from Him. He brought people into our lives to be involved in the production process that have encouraged and allowed us to remain committed to our purpose of serving Him and bringing Him glory through our music.
It’s hard to believe our dream album is finally done and ready to be shared!
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Guest Bio:
Highly acclaimed for his musical imagination and astonishing versatility, “Control, and a smooth, elegant expressivity… are what make Wolak shine.” (John Terauds, the Toronto Star)
Winner of Debut Atlantic Tour, Prairie Debut Tour, British Columbia Touring, Allied Concerts Tour (USA, 2016), the Royal Conservatory Concerto Competition and the Presser Music Award. Mr. Wolak performed with the renowned Quartetto Gelato.
He continues to expand the clarinet repertoire by commissioning new pieces. Regularly appears in recitals as chamber musician and as soloist with American and European orchestras. A “Fryderyk” nominee, Poland’s highest recording award, he is a regular fixture on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Classical 96.3 FM, Public Radio International, and in the US, National Public Radio.
As a soloist/clarinet clinician, he has toured and taught master classes in Europe, Asia and both Americas.
Since August 2015 he is actively involved in research on the role of oral articulators in clarinet playing at Speech-Language Pathology Department at University of Toronto. Results of the preliminary studies are to be presented in the upcoming months.
Dr. Wolak is a regularly published author of articles on clarinet-related issues in Your Muse, the largest music magazine in Poland, in which he is an editor and contributor of a section called “Clarinetist’s Vademecum”.
He is the founder of Music Mind Inc., an initiative that creates music education programs for schools and communities.
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Guest Bio:
Among the most distinguished classical artists of his generation, clarinetist Jon Manasse is internationally recognized for his inspiring artistry, uniquely glorious sound and charismatic performing style.
Jon Manasse’s solo appearances include New York City performances at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts’ Avery Fisher Hall and Alice Tully Hall, Hunter College’s Sylvia & Danny Kaye Playhouse, Columbia University, Rockefeller University and The Town Hall, fourteen tours of Japan and Southeast Asia – all with the New York Symphonic Ensemble, debuts in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Osaka and concerto performances with Gerard Schwarz and the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra, both at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall and at the prestigious Tokyu Bunkamura Festival in Tokyo.
Jon Manasse is a graduate of The Juilliard School, where he studied with David Weber. Mr. Manasse was a top prize winner in the Thirty-Sixth International Competition for Clarinet in Munich and the youngest winner of the International Clarinet Society Competition. Currently, he is an official “Performing Artist” of both the Buffet Crampon Company and Vandoren, the Parisian firms that are the world’s oldest and most distinguished clarinet maker and reed maker, respectively. Mr. Manasse is currently on the faculties of The Juilliard School,The Lynn Conservatory, and The Mannes School of Music.
Jon Manasse and his Duo partner, the acclaimed pianist Jon Nakamatsu, serve as Artistic Directors of the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival, an appointment announced during summer 2006. Learn more about Jon at https://jonmanasse.com/
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Critically acclaimed saxophonist, multi-woodwind player, and composer Aaron Irwin is a compelling voice of his generation. Known as a "lyrical alto saxophonist and a compelling original composer" (The New Yorker), Irwin is a sought-after commodity in the New York jazz scene. Aaron Irwin celebrates his latest project: (After) (Adhyâropa Records, 2024). His ninth album, it is a collection of works inspired by poetry as interactions between sound and verse weave together melancholy, effervescence, and at times, anxiety sparked by chaos. Creating a collective musical voice that is direct, honest, and unique, composer, saxophonist, and clarinetist Aaron Irwin is joined by Mike Baggetta (guitar), and Jeff Hirshfield (drums). Irwin's longstanding interest in reading and understanding poetry was given room to breathe during the pandemic. He credits his teachers and classmates (Brooklyn Poets, Gotham Writers) with providing a much-needed outlet.
Learn more about Aaron at www.aaronirwin.com
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Today's guest on the podcast is Barbara Borowicz, who is an international performing artist with a specialization in the work of Karlheinz Stockhausen's "Harlekin" for solo clarinet. This work involves not only 50 minutes of challenging, memorized music, but also dance, acting, stage lighting effects, and even an iconic costume. We discuss how Barbara came to love the piece, why it should be performed more often, how to get started with this type of music if you're interested in performing it, and other similar pieces that might be of interest in this genre. This is truly one of the "neatest" episodes yet, and I hope you enjoy our conversation!
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On Today's episode I am joined by Josh Goo from QuickStart Clarinet. We discuss making online content, clarinet pedagogy, music business, and how learning to budget your time and money will help improve your musical life.
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On Today's episode I am joined by James Campbell Graham Campbell. We discuss some of the differences between classical music and other genres, and how sometimes stepping outside of the classical realm might help you gain a better understanding of music, what it was like playing with legendary Canadian pianist Glenn Gould, and more.
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On Today's episode I give my thoughts on The Music Lesson by Victor Wooten. This book had been suggested to me for years, and I am so glad I finally took the time to read it. Even if it is somewhat bizarre and fantastical at times, I'm sure it will be one of the most memorable musical books I read in my lifetime.
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On Today's episode I'm joined by Tommaso Lonquich. Since we last spoke, Tommaso has continued his career as an active performer, but has also become a father and during the pandemic he also completed his study as a professional psychoanalyst. We discuss the relationship between these two fields and music, why more health industry workers should have musical experience, and more.
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On Today's episode I'm joined by Sean Osborn. We discuss his incredibly diverse career as an orchestral, chamber, and solo performer, composer, and he tells an amazing story about what it was like recording the music for the Microsoft Windows XP soundtrack.
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John Bura is a musician turned millionaire who took his music degree and musical skills and pivoted into a career in software development and online education and has now sold over 1.5 million online courses. He shares his fascinating story about starting his own business during the 2008 financial crisis, why a music degree is super helpful in many fields outside of music, how he sees and finds opportunity, why it's okay to "fake it till you make it so you can be it," why he's found his way back to music, and more. You can check out John's products at www.mammothinteractive.com
Today's special guest on the program is Westley Hodges who has a multifaceted career as a clarinetist, educator, church pianist and music director, and more. We discuss his experience finding music as his passion, why taking a salaried job in music might be the right choice for you, why sometimes you have to put yourself first, even if it means putting your career on hold, why the word "no" is important, teaching tips, and much more. Learn more about Westley at https://westleyhodges.com/.
"I’ve always prided myself on doing whatever music came my way… the one thing I wasn’t doing, was the music I spent thousands of hours listening to and thinking about." - Evan Ziporyn
Today on the show Evan Ziporyn returns to discuss his latest album project which features pop arrangements, why we both love and appreciate popular musical styles, and his recent recording of David Bowie's final album Blackstar. Evan also shares an amazing story of meeting Bowie after he sought out Evan for his work with Bang On A Can.
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"You get one body, and trusting it to the right person is really important for you to be able to do what you love most in the world: play music." - Angela McCuiston
On today’s show I’m joined by Angela McCuiston who is a professional flutist and musician fitness specialist. We discuss injury prevention, fitness for musicians, and how her "Music Strong" music fitness consulting business can help you.
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"You get one body, and trusting it to the right person is really important for you to be able to do what you love most in the world: play music." - Angela McCuiston
On today’s show I’m joined by Angela McCuiston who is a professional flutist and musician fitness specialist. We discuss injury prevention, fitness for musicians, and how her "Music Strong" music fitness consulting business can help you.
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"You get one body, and trusting it to the right person is really important for you to be able to do what you love most in the world: play music." - Angela McCuiston
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"You've got to have that solid basis to build on, so... you can still do what you need to do." - Rachel Yoder
On today’s show I’m joined by Rachel Yoder, who is a Seattle-based clarinetist, adjunct professor of music theory, chamber music and clarinet at the DigiPen Institute of Technology, and Editor of The ICA’s “The Clarinet” magazine. We discuss making music during pregnancy, parenthood in general, and some of the physical changes that women experience as clarinetists and how to overcome them.
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"You've got to have that solid basis to build on, so... you can still do what you need to do." - Rachel Yoder
On today’s show I’m joined by Rachel Yoder, who is a Seattle-based clarinetist, adjunct professor of music theory, chamber music and clarinet at the DigiPen Institute of Technology, and Editor of The ICA’s “The Clarinet” magazine. We discuss making music during pregnancy, parenthood in general, and some of the physical changes that women experience as clarinetists and how to overcome them.
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"You've got to have that solid basis to build on, so... you can still do what you need to do." - Rachel Yoder
On today’s show I’m joined by Rachel Yoder, who is a Seattle-based clarinetist, adjunct professor of music theory, chamber music and clarinet at the DigiPen Institute of Technology, and Editor of The ICA’s “The Clarinet” magazine. We discuss making music during pregnancy, parenthood in general, and some of the physical changes that women experience as clarinetists and how to overcome them.
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"If you can survive music school you can survive anything, and you can do anything." - Tonya Lawson
On today's show I'm joined by Tonya Lawson who is a professional freelance musician and college professor turned SEO specialist and music business coach. We discuss Tonya's own journey, why musicians need passive income, how to build revenue streams, and Tonya's new courses.
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"If you’re not making money it doesn’t matter how much you love it, at a certain point it will become resentment." - Kelly Riordan
On today’s show I’m joined by Kelly Riordan who a clarinetist, pedagogue, and Co-Founder of Outside The Bachs, a program designed to support musicians in creating their own private music studios. We discuss why it’s ok to make money making music, how to build your studio, why you might want to consider business coaching, distancing music from money, and much more.
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"When we're not valuing our own journey, we're not valuing our own vessel." - Dr. Nancy Williams
In today's episode of I'm joined again by Dr. Nancy Williams who is a clarinetist and leadership life coach. On the last episode we talked about classical music improvisation, and today focus on her coaching work, how to beat imposter syndrome and overwhelm, and how we can "get back to busy" after the pandemic.
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"Why not add that element of excitement that must have happened back then?" - Dr. Nancy Williams
In today's interview I'm joined by Dr. Nancy Williams who is a leadership and life coach, clarinetist, music educator, and author of a new book called "Woodwind Improvisitory Techniques of the Classical Era."
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Today on the Clarineat Podcast, Jerome Bunke returns for the second time to the program to discuss Stanley Drucker’s Heritage Collection discs 8 and 9, for which he is the producer, and we also discuss the state of music post-covid, and some of his own upcoming CD and performance projects.
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Today on the Clarineat Podcast, the legendary Stanley Drucker returns for the third time to the program! We discuss his move to California from New York, what some of his hobbies were during his busy career, and of course his latest CD Release, the Heritage Collection, Discs 8 and 9.
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Sam Sadigursky shares his experience playing minimalist music with the Philip Glass Ensemble, jazz with Brad Melhldau, and tips for improvising as a classically-trained player. If you're looking for extra help, you might want to check out his series of Clarinet Etude Books!
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Today's special guest on the podcast is Kristen Mather de Andrade. She is a clarinetist with the prestigious West Point Band, and recently released her debut album called Clarão. We discuss what it's like performing, arranging and arranging Brazilian Music, both on clarinet and voice, what it's like playing with a Military Band, and more.
Today’s episode of the podcast is part four of a series guest hosted by Joel Jaffe, and his guest today is me, Sean Perrin! I’m of course host of the Clarineat Podcast and OK Podcast radio shows, Online Sales and Marketing Manager for Backun Musical Services and Laskey Mouthpieces, Clarinet Faculty at Mount Royal University in Calgary, and a performing and recording artist in the Calgary area. I discuss some of my passions outside of music, ranging from cars to cooking, share some details about my life altering injury in 2016 which changed the course of my career, what it’s like working with a major clarinet manufacturer day to day, having a family as a musician, and much more.
Today’s episode of the podcast is part three of a series guest hosted by Joel Jaffe, and his guest today is Dr. Denise Gainey, who is the President of the International Clarinet Association, and Professor of Clarinet and Instrumental Music Education and Associate Chair of the Department of Music at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She discusses the importance of providing a solid education to young students by ensuring our educators themselves are well educated, how she inspires her own students to achieve their goals, what it was like studying with Kalmen Opperman, and much more.
Today’s episode of the podcast is part two of a series guest hosted by Joel Jaffe, and his guest today on the Podcast is none other Jessica Phillips, who is the Acting Principal Clarinet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and co-founder of the MET Orchestra Musicians Association. She discusses why your education is never over, even after you land your first big job, maintaining a busy schedule of up to seven shows a week with the Met, how to stay ahead of the game with social media, how to be a business-savvy musician, and much more.
Today's episode of the Clarineat Podcast we are joined for the first time by guest host, Joel Jaffe as he discusses the highly sensitive and personal topic of cancer with Diane Barger, President-elect of the International Clarinet Association, and Professor of Clarinet, Chair of the Woodwind Area, and member of the Moran Woodwind Quintet at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Today's special guest on the program is David Law who is the founder of Noisy Clan, a company that is reinventing the music stand as we know it. We discuss David's early work with companies like Apple and Audi, and what inspired him to switch gears and work on musical products instead. You can learn more about the "Wee Stand" at www.noisyclan.com and I do suggest doing this before you listen to today's episode, so you have an idea of what this amazing product looks like.
Today’s special guest on the program is Eric Salazar who is also known as "The Clarinet Guy." He is known for uniting people of different backgrounds by sharing jaw-dropping experiences of feeling through New Classical Music. This is Eric's third time on the program, and today we discuss crafting the career that you want, navigating the arts as an introvert, how Eric has navigated the pandemic, and some action steps for thinking about the future you want for your music career.
Today's special guest on the program is Andrew Simon who is the Principal Clarinetist of the Hong King Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he's held for over 30 years, and he's also the host of the Andy's Licorice Talk Videocast. We discuss how Andrew ended up as a New Yorker all the way across the world in Hong Kong, what it was like performing in of all places North Korea, his thoughts on continuing as musicians in a post-pandemic world, and about his experience creating video content for clarinetists.
Today's special guest on the show is the one and only Doreen Ketchens, who is also known as "The Clarinet Queen." She is of course famous for being a legendary part of the New Orleans music scene, but her popularity prevails worldwide. She has played in 47 states, 24 countries, and has been seen around the world on youtube over 65 million times. We discuss the surprising reason she went into music, tips on playing jazz and improvising for beginners, what it was like playing for four US Presidents over the years, and much more.
Today's special guest on the program is Clarinet HQ. We discuss the value of having fun in music education, their creative Instagram and YouTube Channel, why "Pay What You Want" might be the future of music, and how we can all work to make music more accessible to a wider audience.
Today our special guest on the program is Sean King who is the Manager of Artist and Customer Experience at Légère Reeds. We discuss how the idea of synthetic reeds came to be, how the products have changed and improved over the years, some tips and tricks on getting the most out of your reeds, and Légère's new European Cut Synthetic Reeds that include some exciting new features.
Today's special guest on the podcast is Peter Cigleris. We discuss his latest album which features rediscovered music by British composers, what it was like realizing these pieces for the first time, finding balance as a performer to make sure your performances are creative yet true to their roots, and what it's been like for Peter as a music freelancer during the ongoing pandemic.
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Today's special guest is Kari Landry of the Akropolis Reed Quintet. We discuss why the reed quintet is a "composer's playground," why Kari and the other members of Akropolis consider themselves "musicians and entrepreneurs," and their new album project called "Ghost Light" which comes out today! To get access to the extended, ad free version of today's show you can become a Patreon member at www.clarineat.com/subscribe.
Today's special guest on the podcast is Cally Laughlin from Cally's Clarinet Channel. We discuss how to build confidence as a content creator in front of the camera, why it's important to put your own personality into your projects and music, and how you can always work to get better no matter how good you are just by practicing. Patreon supporters will get access to an ad-free extended version of today's episode we learn a little bit about Cally's musical tastes, hobbies outside of music, and more. Subscribe now at www.patreon.com/clarineat
Today's special guest is Josh Goo who is the founder of QuickStartClarinet.com. We discuss his online education programs, some of his favorite teaching and educational concepts, including Schenkerian Analysis, whether you should consider creating online content of your own, and more. Patreon supporters get access to an extended version of today's episode, where we discuss a book that we both recently read and found life changing called "Essentialism."
Today's special guest is Anthony Rodriguez who is a doubler with extensive touring experience with "Phantom of the Opera," "Spongebob Squarepants," and more. We discuss how to deal with performing the same music numerous times, tips and tricks for having a near constant performance schedule, taking your clarinets on the road on tour, and why Anthony left a corner office 9-5 job to return to music.
Keith O'Rourke is a local Calgarian doubler who has taught and played extensively in Alberta, had a chart topping #1 jazz album in Canada. We discuss grant writing, the tasty and creative way in which Keith is funding his latest project, and some ways in which Keith has focused on mental wellness during this challenging time, including intermittent fasting, the Wim Hof Breathing method and more.
In today's conversation, I'm pleased to be joined by Richard Laine who is a listener from Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. We discuss many music-related topics, but especially his love for the music of Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw. Next up we go all the way around the world to Australia and chat with Stephen Shiels who is a longtime listener of the show who has recently finished his Bachelor of music program and is starting to compose music, and actually just started a podcast of his own called the “Stephen Shiels Radio Show.”
In today's conversation, I'm pleased to be joined again by two amazing listeners, we have Dennis Kwok, who has just finished up his university training and shares some tips for freelancers on how to get diversified work early on in your career. He also just finished recording his first solo CD project which you can check out at denniskwok.com. And next up we have Eric Batchelder who is a long time listener of the show, and has now made the decision to go on to music for a career.
In today's conversation, I'm pleased to be joined by two amazing listeners of the podcast. The first is Jaime Trevino, and we chat about what it was like returning to the clarinet after a 25 year break, and the incredible resources he used online to learn more in the last year than he feels he ever did before. Next is Anthony Perkins, who is a freshman in university at ASU. We discuss his passion for marching band and why he feels that being a high school band director is his destiny.
In today's episode of the podcast, Garrett Hope shares information on how to attend his FREE Music Business Summit, which is taking place from January 7-9, 2021. His goal was to have 21 presentations by 21 presenters in 2021, and he actually exceeded this goal by having 24 presenters and topics! We discuss some of the featured presenters, creating your own opportunities, and how to move forward as musicians after the ongoing situation.
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In today’s episode we are again joined by guest host Richard Hawkins, who is a master mouthpiece craftsman and Professor of Clarinet at the Oberlin Conservatory. His guest today is Michael Wayne, of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Eastman School of Music. They discuss Michael’s early days overcoming challenges as a young clarinetist, the best musical advice he has received, his love of learning and truly understanding concepts, and answer listener questions from Facebook.
In today’s episode we are again joined by guest host Richard Hawkins, who is a master mouthpiece craftsman and Professor of Clarinet at the Oberlin Conservatory. His guest today is Stephen Williamson, Principal Clarinetist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. They discuss why it's important to be interesting as a musician, the importance of different perspectives, studying the German system clarinet, finding balance in life during the current pandemic situation, dealing with nerves during performance, and more.
In today’s episode we are again joined by guest host Richard Hawkins, who is a master mouthpiece craftsman and Professor of Clarinet at the Oberlin Conservatory. His guest today is Boris Allakhverdyan, Principal Clarinetist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. They discuss his early training, how his love of soccer helped motivate to practice as a student, dealing with nerves in a performance situation, and a whole host of excellent listener questions that were submitted live.
In today's episode for the first time ever Clarineat is guest hosted by Richard Hawkins, who is a master mouthpiece craftsman and Professor of Clarinet at the Oberlin Conservatory. His guest today is Anthony McGill, Principal Clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. They discuss dealing with insecurities while playing, what it was like adjusting from playing in the MET Opera Orchestra to the New York Philharmonic, how to collaborate in a professional and productive way, advice for those thinking of auditioning for music in college, and what's next on Anthony's "bucket list."
In today's episode of the show I'm joined by Pablo Barragán who is one of only a small handful of clarinetists to make his living as an international soloist. We discuss ways to communicate with your audience musically, how to interact effectively on social media, and how to keep pieces fresh during every performance.
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On today's show I'm joined by Susanna Klein who is a professional violinist and practice researcher, and the author of and new practice workbook called Practizma. We discuss the reality dream gap, goal-oriented practicing, how to practice with limited time, some ideas on how to get through the current pandemic situation, choosing an accountability partner and more.
Today our guest on the podcast is Miles DeCastro who is the repair technician for the Crane School of Music and the owner of a store and repair centre called North Country Winds. We discuss many maintenance and repair topics of interest to clarinet players ranging from how to find a great technician, to whether cracks are truly the end of the world, the importance of preventative maintenance, and some handy items you should keep in your case in the event that you need to do your own repairs in a pinch.
On today's episode our very special guest is the Grammy Award Winning jazz clarinetist, Eddie Daniels. We discuss his new album "Night Kisses," what it was like studying with Daniel Bonade and Joe Allard, why Eddie thinks articulation is one of the most important elements of clarinet playing, why jazz will make you free as a player, why leaving space in music is actually the hardest part, and much more.
Today professional performance coach and conductor Stephen P. Brown joins me for a second time on the Clarineat podcast to discuss his new Performer Life Grade system (www.performerlifegrade.com), why he feels you should focus on one thing instead of building a portfolio career, being honest with yourself, digital detoxing, and Stephen's excellent podcast called "Classic Jabber." I am pleased to say that I was recently featured as a guest on Episode 67 and you can listen to the show free at www.classicjabber.com.
In addition to being the author of Beyond Talent, Angela Myles Beeching is also a full time Music Career Coach.
In today's episode we discuss shameless self promotion, how to write a better bio (starting with mine!), Angela's work as a music career coach, and much more. If you are enjoying the show and want access to the extended, ad-free version of today's episode and many others featuring lightning round questions, you can get access to the Clarineat Patreon Edition for as little as $1 per month at www.clarineat.com/subscribe. Today I ask Angela additional questions including what's your favorite life hack, what was the best advice you ever received, and which living artist would you travel around the world to see and why?
Angela Beeching is the author of Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music. Many guests have suggested that I read this book, and I was thrilled when one day she contacted me to be on the podcast, which not only gave me a great excuse to finally read it, but also a wonderful opportunity to speak with her about the book.
Today's episode is part one of a two part conversation, and we discuss imposter syndrome, how to determine if opportunities are what she calls "stars, dogs, cash cows, or problem children," how prodigies might face more challenges creating successful careers than we may think, how to organize your career into manageable projects, how to watch for opportunities in your life so they don't pass you by, and more. In part two we'll discuss the ins and out of self promotion, writing a great resume and more so if you enjoy today's conversation make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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On today's episode of the podcast I'm joined by Richard Hawkins for part 2 of our conversation about mouthpieces. Last time we discussed hygiene and maintenance tips, but today we dive right in where we left off. We focus on his new Vocalise CG and Z mouthpieces, whether numbers are really the best way to decide which mouthpiece one should play, and why you might want to try something new instead of sticking with what's familiar when selecting a new mouthpiece.
Today on the podcast I'm joined by Richard Hawkins, who is not only a Master Mouthpiece Craftsman, and Professor of Clarinet at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, but is also of course a veteran guest of the podcast. We discuss mouthpiece hygiene, maintenance, and some surprising tips that will help you get the best performance and lifespan out of your products. If you'd like more of what Hawkins has to say, be sure to return next week for a discussion about his work on the Vocalise Mouthpiece series.
In today’s episode of the show I am joined for the third time by the wonderful Kornel Wolak. Today we talk not only about the future of performances and why people still want to go to concerts in a digital world, but also about Kornel’s second book on embouchure drills. It’s worth mentioning that our conversation was before the current pandemic situation, so we didn’t address any aspects of taking performances online, but I might need to get Kornel back on the show sooner rather than later to get his take on this emerging matter.
In today’s episode of the show I am joined for part two of a conversation with Laura Campbell, who is of course also known as @Laura_Clarinetist on Instagram. Last time we talked a lot about her online presence and how to create great content, but today we focus on listener questions regarding her career including how to make great connections, some of her favourite moments from lessons, why she chose to go into music as a career, and more.
In today’s episode of the show I am joined by extra special guest Laura Campbell, or Laura_Clarinetist as she’s perhaps more commonly known. She’s an Instagram sensation from Australia and we answer a whole host of listener questions ranging from Laura’s impressive Instagram success, making great videos, and how to deal with criticism online. Be sure to tune in next time for part 2 which will focus more on clarinet-related topics.
Description In today’s episode of the podcast I chat again with Michelle Anderson who is the founder of clarinetmentors.com. We discuss some great teaching tips for young students, older students and everyone in between. She also explains why you should focus on what you’re good at and outsource the rest, and more.
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Today on the podcast I speak to Michelle Anderson who plays with the Vancouver Opera Orchestra, teaches at UBC, and is widely known as the founder of www.ClarinetMentors.com. We discuss why you should share your teaching and creative ideas with the world online, how to deal with online criticism, methods for finding your niche as a creator, and "selling" your ideas, even if you have no experience in sales or don't like the idea of selling. This is part one of a two part episode, and we'll focus on some of Michelle's teaching methods and ideas.
In this episode of the podcast Stanley Drucker returns for his third conversation on the podcast. We discuss his latest Heritage Collection 2 disc set, what it was like when clarinet was THE pop instrument of the day, and what it was like recording in the analog age. To purchase a signed copy of the Heritage Collection please visit www.digitalforce.com.
On today's episode of the podcast I feature the top 5 moments of the 2019 Clarineat Podcast season as decided by the Clarineat Community on Facebook, the Download Stats, and what I felt was the most meaningful conversation for me. Featured artists include Stanley Drucker, Richard Hawkins, David Shifrin, Michael Lowenstern, and Kinan Azmeh.
On today's episode of the podcast Clarineat host Sean Perrin shares some thoughts about choosing recording equipment, the Clarineat Podcast's niche, being a parent and a musician, and more.
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On today's Episode of the Podcast I share 10 ideas about how to get the most out of your life in 2020. From "trimming the fat" to taking opportunities as they come, I hope this is helpful for shaping your life and musical goals in the new year. If you have comments or ideas or want to share your New Year's Resolutions, please comment at http://www.clarineat.com/126 I'd love to hear from you.
In today's episode of the show we'll go for a drive and talk shop about the podcast, discuss my personal and podcasting goals for 2020, answer a few listener questions, and more! Thanks for listening to the show and don't forget to subscribe to the YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/clarineat.
You might not know but Santa Claus actually plays clarinet! Join me this year on the (Post) Christmas Special of the Clarineat Podcast to find out what's on his Christmas Wish List, and hear his answers to the lightning round questions. It turns out I forgot to leave cookies out for him this year (oops!) and he almost brought me a lump of coal! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
A well-rounded music career in the 21st century requires knowledge of not only music, but also social media, networking, navigating family life, finances, and so much more. On today's episode of the show, I focus on the business side of things with Jason Heath who is a master of building a portfolio career. We discuss secrets for working with ideal clients, share some horror stories that are hard to believe actually happened, what it was like getting started, and how to decide when it's time to "blow up your career" as Jason says, and completely change gears. Jason was also the feature guest on episode 122, 46, and 52 of the Clarineat Podcast so if you enjoy today's conversation there's plenty more to listen to! Don't forget to also check out Jason's podcast at www.contrabassconversations.com where he has nearly 700 episodes about everything Double Bass!
If you've ever wanted to create online content this episode of the podcast is for you. I get the chance to talk shop about raising funds, getting work done, making important decisions, and how to explore new online mediums with author, podcaster, and all-round extraordinary guy, Jason Heath. Jason is the founder of the Contrabass Conversations podcast, which has been running since 2007, has almost 700 episodes, and gets over 1 Million downloads per year. He is also of course a veteran of this podcast, having appeared previously on Episode 46 and 52 of the show.
Marie Kondo's best-selling book "The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up" has become somewhat of a phenomenon over the past several years. Millions of people are now using the "KonMari Method" to help organize their day to day lives by decluttering and only keeping items that, as she says "spark joy." But what's it like taking this one step further and applying the lessons learned in this book to one's musical life? Today on the podcast I chat with Jen Guzman about how this book has affected both of careers, how we spend our time, and even why it led me to sell some surprising possessions.
More musicians today than ever before make their full time living by performing a wide variety of part time tasks. Or they combine their music careers with other careers to make ends meet. Today on the podcast I discuss the phenomenon of the portfolio career with Jen Guzman, who wrote her dissertation on the subject. We also discuss work/life balance and some strategies to make the best decisions in your life.
Today is International Podcast Day, and to celebrate I want to introduce you, the listeners, to 5 Neat Things (You’d Never Guess) About Me, your host, Sean Perrin. I hope you enjoy this fun episode, and would love to hear your feedback and some interesting things about you! Leave me a message at feedback@clarineat.com
Sometimes as artists we get so wound up in what we do we forget there's a whole world out there, and that success isn't really about where we play and for how many people, but whether we're really doing what we want to do. Today on the program my guest is Kinan Azmeh, who shares great insights into his career as a performer, improvisor, and composer, and why he sees these activities as one in the same. We also discuss his experience moving to New York just one week before the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and his experience as a musician in the Knights Chamber Orchestra, Silk Road Ensemble, and numerous other projects.
The Knights Chamber Orchestra started out as a simple gathering of local musicians, but has grown to be a Grammy-Nominated ensemble that has even recorded and collaborated with none other than Yo Yo Ma himself. Today on the podcast my special guest is Agnes Marchione who shares what it's like to perform and tour with this amazing ensemble, and why they prefer to play standing up most of the time. We also discuss her musical upbringing and some tips for younger students on how to deal with life when times get tough.
Finding your place in the music world has always been challenging, but in the face of social media it's more challenging than ever. Today in part 2 of my conversation with James Zimmerman we discuss some strategies for finding your niche, how and where to spend your time on social media, and how Marie Kondo's "Konmari" method has helped shape our musical path.
Today to get a job in the orchestral world you have to complete an audition, and you have to find these jobs online. This wasn't always easy for clarinet players until James Zimmermann founder the Clarinet Jobs Facebook group. We discuss the founding of Clarinet Jobs, how the platform helped James get his own job with the Nashville Symphony, online marketing and more.
Classical musicians reach an extraordinary level of technical proficiency, but most have no idea about their own anatomy and how to prevent playing-related injuries. today on the program I'm joined by Katherine Peters and Chelsea Savage who will be presenting this coming summer at ClarinetFest 2019 about this very topic.
The modern musician functions like a small business, where handling marketing, sales, and taxes goes hand in hand with writing, practicing, teaching, and playing the music they love. Bass clarinetist Michael Lowenstern is the epitome of this "portfolio career" and is a veteran of this podcast who of course needs further introduction. Today on the program he shares behind the scenes information on running his music business, online store, YouTube channel, and how he writes his music.
Attending clarinet events is a fantastic way to expand your musical knowledge, network with colleagues, meet new friends, and see the world. Clarinet Celebration 2019 is a new festival that runs from June 24 to 30 in Portland Oregon. It features world class masterclasses, lectures, performance and social opportunities, and vendors that you won't want to miss. Today's guest on the program is Chamber Music Northwest's Marketing Director, Amy Mintonye. She's here to tell us all about the upcoming Celebration, and even some secrets as a local from Portland.
Deciding to pursue post-secondary education in music is a daunting task. Not only must students in today’s world choose amongst hundreds of possible places to study, but also a near infinite number of career paths - some of which don’t even exist yet! This causes significant anxiety for students and parents alike, but now there’s a new book to help with the whole process. Today on the program I’m joined by Annie Bozzler, Dr. Don Green, and Kathy Tesar who are the authors of College Prep for musicians: a guide for students, parents, teachers, and counsellors.
This past summer Zinner, which has made quality mouthpiece blanks for many manufacturers over the last several decades, closed its doors. Today on the show we've got the story of Richard Hawkins and his collaboration with Backun on how they are innovating to create a mouthpiece for these new times. Richard also answers listener questions about playing tips, choosing a mouthpiece, and much more.
I recently got a new instrument and was faced with the difficult task of selling my old instrument. Hear my thoughts on why it's important to move on, and how your old instrument might be costing you money if you decide to keep it. What do YOU do with your old instruments? Send me a message at feedback@clarineat.com or leave a voicemail at www.clarineat.com/voicemail
Today host Sean Perrin responds to listener questions and comments from around the world. If you liked this concept or would like to submit questions of your own, you may send feedback to feedback@clarineat.com, or discuss with the Clarineat Community on Facebook. Thank you to all for taking the time to send in your thoughts!
Stanley Drucker returns to the show for a special 90th birthday celebration. In this Q+A style episode we discuss practice and performance techniques, what it was like working with Leonard Bernstein, Glenn Gould, and other major artists, how it felt winning a Guinness World Record for longest orchestral career as a clarinettist, how Stanley never cracked a clarinet in over 60 years, and much more. Thank you especially to listeners for submitting questions, and to Jerry Bunke for proposing this great idea.
Steve Hamilton performed Saxophone on Radiohead's multi-platinum album, Kid A. We dive deep into what it was like recording and performing The National Anthemwith the members Radiohead, and other elements of Steve's career such as being a touring professional saxophone player, and scoring for film. This musically-dense episode is sure to be a favorite of any serious fan.
One of only two wind players to have been awarded the Avery Fisher Prize, David Shifrin is in constant demand as an orchestral soloist, recitalist and chamber music collaborator, and is also the Artistic Director of Chamber Music Northwest. Today we discuss the upcoming Clarinet Celebration and Competition in Portland, Oregon, why David prefers synthetic reeds, managing a music career as a parent, and some tips on planning an artistic, fulfilling, and yet also challenging recital program, both for the artist and the audience.
Jenny Maclay is the founder of the Jenny Clarinet blog (www.jennyclarinet.com) and today she makes her second appearance on the podcast. We discuss new years' resolutions--both her's and mine--and you'll learn how you can take part in her clarinet "Boot Camp" sessions that combine the interactive elements of social media with a structured practice routine to help you stay on track.
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Santa Claus leads a busy life, but only on Christmas eve since the elves make most of his gifts. What does he do the other 264 days of the year? Well, you might be surprised to learn that Santa actually plays the clarinet! He shares some great tips on how to get on his "nice" list this year, and what's in store for those clarinetists who have been naughty!
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Guest Stephen P. Brown helps musicians find the confidence to unleash spectacular performances and build a financially viable career at the same time. Music, money, and opinions cross paths in today's episode, which will inspire you to integrate financial wellness into your musical and artistic planning.
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I can't believe it but this is the 100th episode of the Clarineat podcast. Join me as I discuss where the show has been, where it is, and where it's going. Then, hear stories from five different guests about their favourite podcast moments and how it's affected their lives.
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Learn about a new app called Modacity that lets you take your practicing to the next level on your smartphone. We discuss some of its features and benefits, where music seems to be heading in the 21st century, and why it's wise to take the business elements of music seriously. Clarineat listeners can save on Modacity at https://modacity.co/clarineat
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Today on the podcast I’m joined by Brett Newton to discuss his two new books about Band Orchestration, which is an often overlooked topic. We discuss what orchestration is and why it’s valuable to think from a composer’s perspective, the history of the wind band and some of the instruments inside, and how you can save 10% on Brett’s new books as a Clarineat subscriber.
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Get a chance to win one of 10 D'Daddario Reserve Sampler Packs and a Clarineat T-Shirt in any size and style that you like (value $59 USD). Also in this episode a Book Club update, Episode 100 call to action, and a message about the new upgraded Patreon Edition of the show.
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Musicians are athletes of the small muscles, and in today's episode I dive into the types of injuries that woodwind musicians need to watch out for and how to prevent them with Garrett Hack.
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On today's Halloween special episode I'm joined by the scariest person on the audition circuit: Nobody. He shares his superstitious reed making techniques, how you can ensure your own audition success by avoiding auditions that he's going to, and why he doesn't believe in transposition at all.
Disclaimer: This is a work of comedy. If you don't share this sense of humour please skip this episode.
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In today's episode of the podcast I'm joined by Barry Green who is the author of The Inner Game of Music. We discuss his best-selling book, why it's important to be mindful as a musician, and more. Clarineat supporters get access to an ad-free, extended version of today's episode at http://www.clarineat.com/support Show Notes: http://www.clarineat.com/94
Learn how to get longer-lasting reeds and stay healthier at the same time, how to improve your audition abilities by recording yourself and using modern apps, how to become a paperless musician, and be inspired by one of the most prominent bass clarinetists of the 20th century.
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Join Kornel Wolak and Michael Bridge from the Double Double Duo for an exclusive peek into what it's like rehearsing and arranging music for their unique ensemble. They share valuable insight into their orchestration methods, why picking a key is important for resonance on the clarinet, and how they innovate with the electronic accordion.
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Today on the podcast we discuss teaching pre-college clarinet students, running a successful and sustainable private studio, and Catina's YouTube channel called "The Clarinet Project" and more.
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Learn what it was like playing in the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, what it's like teaching and working with students at Rice University, and how Richie Hawley ended up sitting in front of none other than Michael Jackson (yes, the pop star) at a concert conducted by Leonard Bernstein. Be sure to check out Richie's website at www.richiehawley.com
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Learn why Hannah Leffler and Cheyenne Cruz think you should start an ensemble by making the people--not the music or existing repertoire--your top priority. They also share tips on how to use a looper pedal in a musical and educational way, and discuss the recording and production of their new album called "In The Loop"
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In today's Episode of the podcast I feature Listener Lightning Rounds with Josh Ng and Zackary Webster. They share some of the best advice they ever received, their favourite episodes of the podcast, and more.
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In today's episode of the podcast I participate in a live roundtable interview and conversation about podcasting with Meg Wilcox who is a journalist and instructor for Mount Royal University's Journalism program.
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In today's episode I'm joined by Garrett Hack, who is a freelance touring broadway musician. We discuss how to deal with playing repetitive and demanding music, keeping your chops up on the road, and some interesting and surprising accessories you'll need if you want to play in this line of work.
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In this episode of the podcast I introduce the first book that will be featured in the Clarineat Book Club.
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In today's episode of the podcast I invite you to come for a drive with me as I respond to and address some comments and listener mail. Learn about what it means to me, from an artistic standpoint, to produce the podcast, and how you can help make sure it continues into the future.
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In this episode of the podcast Clarineat listeners Katherine Peters and Robin Black answer the lightning round questions. They share some of the best advice they ever received, their favorite books, and more.
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In this episode of the podcast Clarineat listeners Katherine Peters and Robin Black answer the lightning round questions. They share some of the best advice they ever received, their favorite books, and more.
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In this episode of the podcast Clarineat listeners Amie Ma and Catina Franklin Sweedy answer the lightning round questions. They share some of the the best advice they ever received, their favorite books, and more.
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In today's episode of the podcast I speak to Corrado Guiffredi about his new signature clarinet from Backun called the CG Carbon, which is the world's first carbon fibre clarinet. Corrado also discusses his preference for using a crystal mouthpiece paired with synthetic reeds, why he plays with a double lip embouchure, and shares advice for young musicians looking to pursue a career in music.
In today's episode of the podcast I'm having a look back at some of the top episodes of 2017. Find out the most popular episode in download numbers, which was voted listener favorite, which one generated the most discussion, and which was my personal favorite.
Today on the podcast I discuss "painting with sound" with Spencer Cheyne. We discuss all elements of recording in great detail, from choosing a mic on a budget to treating your room and why Spencer thinks that mixing is like painting with sound.
I invite you to join me for a special Christmas edition of the Clarineat Podcast. Learn about some of my favourite items from my list of 20 Neat Gift Ideas for Clarinetists under $100, and also hear special clarinet Christmas memories submitted by nine listeners. Make sure to stick around to the end of the show where one of these nine listeners wins a free clarineat t-shirt. Thanks for listening and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Elena Xanthoudakis first joined me for a conversation on Episode 31 of the Clarineat Podcast, where she discussed her new CD called "The Captive Nightingale" and her publishing company called Kroma Editions. I'm excited to say that today she is back for a second episode to provide me with an update about her work. We discuss her company's new website which features digital and physical editions of the romantic rarities she rediscovered, recordings of these pieces, and more.
Dr. Kornel Wolak is a prominent international performer, member of the "Double Double Duo," is actively involved with the Speech-Language Pathology Department at University of Toronto, and is the author of a new book called "Articulation Types on Clarinet" which is the main focus of today's conversation.
In this episode of the Podcast I reflect on the life of Harry Sparnaay who sadly passed away on December 12, 2017, and then re-broadcast the conversation (in full) that we had back in 2016 on the podcast. In this conversation Harry reflected on his life as a pioneering bass clarinetist, why he considered the bass clarinet the "Emperor of the Instruments," and the story of his first experience playing music, which he describes in unbelievable detail even after more that 50 years since the day it occurred. RIP Harry Sparnaay, you will be sorely missed and I greatly appreciate your contributions to the clarinet community.
In today's episode of the podcast I speak with Tommaso Lonquich, who is the clarinetist with the world's most active chamber music performance schedule. He's performed on 4 continents at venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to local auditoriums in his hometown. We discuss his exciting career as a chamber musician, his upcoming international concert tour, advice for travelling clarinetists, and even the importance of taking care of your hearing in everyday situations.
In today's episode of the podcast I share part two in a series where I've be releasing past "lightning rounds" and other extended portions of episodes that had previously been made available exclusively to Patreon backers. I'll be working in reverse chronological order, starting at Episode 60 with Eugene Mondie, and then Episode 59 with Ricardo Morales. Then I have a special guest named Garrett Hope who runs another podcast called "The Portfolio Composer" coming on to tell me a little bit about his show, but then also to turn the mic around and asks ME the lightning round questions, which was a lot of fun.
In today's episode of the podcast I share part one of two in a series where I'll be releasing "lightning rounds" and other extended portions of past episodes that had previously been made available exclusively to Patreon backers. I'll be working in reverse chronological order, starting at Episode 68 with Brad Behn, Episode 67 With Charles Neidich, and then Episode 65 where I discussed some ways to travel to Clarinetfest on a budget.
In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by Jenny Maclay who runs the popular online blog called JennyClarinet.com, where she posts fun educational materials for the clarinet community. In October 2017 Jenny launched a program called the Baermann Bootcamp, and it went a bit viral in the clarinet community online. Even though october is technically over (I was hoping to get this episode out much sooner and I apologize for the delay) Jenny explains how you can start your own boot camp at any time. We also discuss her website, and this episode marks the return of the lightning round, which was exclusive for Patreon backers for the last 10 episodes but I've decided to bring back to the general audience due to popular demand and the fact that the insights shared in the lightning round are just too good to miss.
In today's episode of the podcast host Sean Perrin celebrates the upcoming milestone of 100 thousand downloads of the Clarineat Podcast. He shares stats from the podcast and website, talks about ways to support the show, and listeners send in their thoughts on their favourite moments from the podcast. At the end of the podcast one of the listeners who submitted a voicemail will win a $100 gift card to the Clarineat online store. Thank you so much for listening and I look forward to the next 100 thousand downloads!
In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by the wonderful Brad Behn of Behn mouthpieces. We focus on his "EPIC" line of mouthpieces that feature reverse-engineered proprietary rubber, o-ring tenons, and are available in tilted ergonomic designs, but we also touch on his barrels, bells, reeds, and some really wonderful things he's planning for the future of his company. His approach is all about getting more from the instrument with less effort from the player and his artistic wisdom and vision is truly inspiring.
In today's episode of the podcast I'm joined by the legendary Charles Neidich for a conversation about his upcoming "Wa" concert series in New York City, and he shares some incredible insight into his performance and historical study of pieces including Elliott Carter's "Gra" and the Mozart Clarinet Concerto, for which he is releasing his own annotated version in the spring of 2018.
In today's episode of the podcast I am joined by Claire Hammond and Annabelle Moe from Moe-Bleichner Music Distribution to discuss their new product called the Match Pitch barrel. This barrel was my pick for "Neatest and Newest" item at ClarinetFest 2017 and it features an adjustable length between 63 and 67 mm, durable 3D-printed construction, a creative colour-coded measuring system, and a price of just $49.
In this episode of the Clarineat podcast I discuss my experiences from ClarinetFest 2017. You'll learn about some of the amazing performances, presentations, and products, and also some thoughts from Clarineat Listeners. Make sure to listen all the way to the end to find out who won a brand new Vientos Bambu ligature. Thank you to D'Addario, Backun Musical Services, Patreon backers and everyone else who helped make this trip possible!
Today I speak with Jerome Bunke, who is the producer of Stanley Drucker's 5 CD release called the Heritage Collection, which was the feature of the last episode. Jerome is a highly accomplished clarinetist and producer, and we discuss elements of his career as a performer, what it means to produce music, the importance of performing contemporary repertoire, and we have some surprising and interesting conversation about digital music formats vs. traditional vinyl that you won't want to miss.
In this episode of the Clarineat Podcast I'm joined by the legendary Stanley Drucker, who is of course the former principal clarinetist of The New York Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he held for over 60 years.
During his time with the orchestra, Stanley also maintained a busy schedule as a chamber musician and recitalist. He could, of course, be found performing at illustrious venues like Carnegie Hall, but you might be surprised to learn that he also performed quite often at venues such as churches and school auditoriums, places, of course, where you might not expect to find one of the world's greatest musicians.
Today, our conversation focuses on this element of Stanley's work, and most notably the release of an exciting new set of CDs called the "Heritage Collection." This collection features live recordings at many different venues recorded over a 30 year span from the early 1970s to mid 2000s. Stanley is joined in performance on this set by world class chamber ensembles such as the Juilliard String Quartet and, of course, his wonderful wife Naomi Drucker who is an accomplished clarinetist in her own right. I'm thrilled to say that Naomi also joins me in conversation for part of today's interview.