Year: 2019
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Mommy, can I go out and play? (Finding someone to play with)
Clarinet playing in a room by yourself isn’t very satisfying. Here are some ways you can share your music with the world. Find a Community Band If you are in North America, try doing a Google search for “New Horizons Band”. New Horizons Music programs provide entry points to music making for adults, including… Read more
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Recording your clarinet practice: How to do it, why to do it, and what to look/listen for after you do it.
If you are trying to get back into clarinet shape, I’m sure somebody has told you that you should record yourself. What they often forget to tell you is what to do with the recording after you make it. This post will give you some tips on what to look for. How to record yourself… Read more
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The Leitner System – a randomization strategy for efficient and effective practice
When I first came back to clarinet I practiced a lot, but I wasn’t making progress. I had too much to master each week, and not enough time to work on it. Then I realized that I was practicing too much, without prioritizing what I didn’t know. Enter the concept of spaced repetition and the… Read more
People/Orgs: Marilyn Fleming