Clarineat: The Clarinet Podcast

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. Support the podcast: http://www.patreon.com/clarineat Show notes: http://www.clarineat.com/87

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. Show notes: https://www.clarineat.com/86 Support the podcast: https://www.clarineat.com/support 

In this episode of the podcast I introduce the first book that will be featured in the Clarineat Book Club. Purchase the book at https://www.clarineat.com/books

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. Show Notes: http://www.clarineat.com/84 Support the Podcast: http://www.patreon.com/clarineat 

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. Show Notes: http://www.clarineat.com/83 Support the Podcast: http://www.patreon.com/clarineat 

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. Shownotes: https://www.clarineat.com/82  Support the show: https://patreon.com/clarineat

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. Shownotes: https://www.clarineat.com/81  Support the show: https://www.clarineat.com/support Buy a Clarineat T-Shirt: https://www.clarineat.com/store 

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.

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.