Clarineat: The Clarinet Podcast

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! Show Notes: www.clarineat.com/102 Support: www.clarineat.com/support  Sponsors: www.clarineat.com/daddario www.clarineat.com/cmnw

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. Sponsors: www.clarineat.com/daddario www.clarineat.com/cmnw Support: www.clarineat.com/support

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. Season Sponsors: D'Addario Woodwinds - www.clarineat.com/daddario  Chamber Music Northwest - www.clarineat.com/cmnw Support the show: www.clarineat.com/support 

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 Show Notes: https://clarineat.com/99 D'Addario Reeds: https://clarineat.com/reeds Support the show: https://clarineat.com/support

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. Show Notes: https://clarineat.com/98 Support the Show: https://clarineat.com/support D'Addario Reeds: https://clarineat.com

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. Show Notes: https://www.clarineat.com/97 Support the Show: https://www.clarineat.com/support Giveaways: https://www.clarineat.com/giveaways D'Addario Reeds: https://www.clarineat.com/reeds

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. Show Notes: https://clarineat.com/96 Extended, ad-free episode and bonus content: https://clarineat.com/support Try D'Addario Reeds: https://clarineat.com/reeds 

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. Show notes: http://clarineat.com/95 Support the show: http://clarineat.com/support

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. Show notes: http://www.clarineat.com/93 Support the show: http://www.clarineat.com/support Try D'Addario Reeds: http://www.clarineat.com/reeds

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. Show Notes: http://clarineat.com/92 Support the Show: http://clarineat.com/support Our Sponsor: http://clarineat.com/dontblowit 

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. Show Notes: http://www.clarineat.com/91 Support the Show: http://www.clarineat.com/support Our Sponsor: http://www.clarineat.com/dontblowit

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 Show Notes: http://clarineat.com/90 Ad-Free Gold Edition: http://clarineat.com/gold

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" Show Notes: http://clarineat.com/89 Gold Edition: http://clarineat.com/gold

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. Links: Complete Show Notes: http://www.clarineat.com/88  Join the Clarineat Book Club: http://www.clarineat.com/books Try D'Addario Reserve Reeds: http://www.clarineat.com/reeds Upgrade to the Gold Edition: http://www.clarineat.com/gold