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The Transformative Power of Jazz with Todd Marcus
In this episode we explore how bass clarinet artistry and community work can inform each other. Todd shares how he writes from the life around him, why giving the bass clarinet a leadership role matters, and what...
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Inside "New Picture": Hidden Lessons from David Gould on Bass Clarinet
David Gould shares the story behind New Picture, his new bass clarinet recording. We explore how the album took shape, working closely with composers, lessons from his study with David Weber and Philippe Cuper, the...
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Clarinet Audition Secrets: The Audition Method for Clarinet by Benjamin Baron
Preparing for a clarinet audition can feel intimidating, but it doesnāt have to be. In this episode, we explore The Audition Method for Clarinet by Benjamin Baron, a groundbreaking resource designed to help...
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Jazz vs Classical Clarinet: How One Teacher Shaped Two Totally Different Sounds
What if two clarinetists learned from the same master teacher, but ended up sounding completely different? In this episode, I talk with my friend of 33 years, Evan Christopher, about our shared roots under clarinetist...
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Clarinet, Crisis, and Change: How a Blood Clot Reshaped My Playingāand My Life
We often think progress on the clarinet comes from focused effortāhours of practice, carefully chosen reeds, and targeted exercises. But sometimes, the biggest breakthroughs begin somewhere completely unexpected. On...
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ClarinetFest 2025 in Fort Worth! Why You Need to Be There + Behind the Scenes with ICA Leaders
Are you ready for the clarinet event of the year? š¶ Join me for a fun and inspiring conversation with Dr. Cathy Wood, President of the International Clarinet Association (ICA), and Jessica Harrie, ICA Executive...
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From Crutches to Clarinets: What Injury Recovery Taught Me About Adult Learning
š§ Ever feel like your progress is slower than it should be? In this inspiring episode, I reflect on my journey recovering from a broken foot and the surprising parallels it shares with learning the clarinet as an...
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Inside the Art of Making Brad Behn Clarinet Mouthpieces
š¶ In Part 2 of our conversation with master craftsman Brad Behn, we dive deep into how he actually creates his legendary clarinet mouthpieces. From material selection to design philosophy and precision hand-finishing,...
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How Brad Behn Became a Master Clarinet Mouthpiece Maker
š¶ In this episode of the Clarinet Ninja Podcast, we sit down with world-renowned mouthpiece, barrel, bell, reed, and reed case maker Brad Behn. Discover how Bradās journey from professional clarinetist to master...
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Mitch Estrin: New York Philharmonic/University of Florida/ICA President shares his knowledge
In this episode, we dive into Writing the Vandoren Wave, a compelling collection of essays by acclaimed clarinetist and educator Mitchell Estrin. This book offers powerful insights into the art of clarinet playing,...
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The Incredible Clarinet Journey of Ricardo Morales part 1
Episode 1: Ricardo Morales ā From Prodigy to Principal In the premiere episode of the Clarinet Ninja Podcast, Iām joined by the incredible Ricardo Morales. We dive into his journey to becoming principal clarinet of...
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Practice Smarter: The Clarinet Edition Part II with Dr. Molly Gebrian
Episode 4: Molly Gebrian ā Science-Based Practice Techniques Molly Gebrian returns to the Clarinet Ninja Podcast to dive even deeper into the science of learning. In this episode, she shares specific, research-backed...
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