The Clarinet Ninja Blog
Education, Inspiration, Results
Brad Behn vs Vandoren BD4: The Overtone Difference That Changed My Sound
After years of playing the Vandoren BD4, I made the switch to a Brad Behn handmade mouthpiece over a year ago. The difference?...
Julian Bliss on Big-Orchestra Bravery, Aho & Lindberg, and Why Slow Practice Wins
What happens when a world-class clarinetist leans into the roar of a huge orchestra and a score that asks for tremolo...
A month ago, I broke my foot.
What followed was an exhausting mix of pain, limited mobility, endless logistics, insurance uncertainty, and the mental weight of wondering how long it would take to fee...
Trusting the Process and Checking the Results: A Balanced Approach to Clarinet Practice
Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I wish you joy, success, and fulfillment in all areas of your life. One a...
Are Tonguing studies really complicated long tone studies?
Clarinet Practice - What’s the most important thing?
That’s a pretty big and general question. My answer is specific and general all at the same time: The most important thing about practicing is tha...
How Adults should approach learning the clarinet:
"I wish I had started playing the clarinet when I was younger," and "I am not able to play the clarinet like I want to."
These are laments I hear f...
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