Clarineat: The Clarinet Podcast

In today's episode of the show I'm joined by Pablo Barragán who is one of only a small handful of clarinetists to make his living as an international soloist. We discuss ways to communicate with your audience musically, how to interact effectively on social media, and how to keep pieces fresh during every performance. Show Notes: www.clarineat.com/143 Members' Edition: www.clarineat.com/subscribe...

On today's show I'm joined by Susanna Klein who is a professional violinist and practice researcher, and the author of and new practice workbook called Practizma. We discuss the reality dream gap, goal-oriented practicing, how to practice with limited time, some ideas on how to get through the current pandemic situation, choosing an accountability partner and more.

Today our guest on the podcast is Miles DeCastro who is the repair technician for the Crane School of Music and the owner of a store and repair centre called North Country Winds. We discuss many maintenance and repair topics of interest to clarinet players ranging from how to find a great technician, to whether cracks are truly the end of the world, the importance of preventative maintenance, and...

On today's episode our very special guest is the Grammy Award Winning jazz clarinetist, Eddie Daniels. We discuss his new album "Night Kisses," what it was like studying with Daniel Bonade and Joe Allard, why Eddie thinks articulation is one of the most important elements of clarinet playing, why jazz will make you free as a player, why leaving space in music is actually the hardest part, and much...

Today professional performance coach and conductor  Stephen P. Brown joins me for a second time on the Clarineat podcast to discuss his new Performer Life Grade system ( www.performerlifegrade.com ), why he feels you should focus on one thing instead of building a portfolio career, being honest with yourself, digital detoxing, and Stephen's excellent podcast called "Classic Jabber." I am pleased t...

In addition to being the author of Beyond Talent, Angela Myles Beeching is also a full time Music Career Coach. In today's episode we discuss shameless self promotion, how to write a better bio (starting with mine!), Angela's work as a music career coach, and much more. If you are enjoying the show and want access to the extended, ad-free version of today's episode and many others featuring lightn...

Angela Beeching is the author of Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music. Many guests have suggested that I read this book, and I was thrilled when one day she contacted me to be on the podcast, which not only gave me a great excuse to finally read it, but also a wonderful opportunity to speak with her about the book. Today's episode is part one of a two part conversation, and we disc...

On today's episode of the podcast I'm joined by Richard Hawkins for part 2 of our conversation about mouthpieces. Last time we discussed hygiene and maintenance tips, but today we dive right in where we left off. We focus on his new  Vocalise CG and Z mouthpieces, whether numbers are really the best way to decide which mouthpiece one should play, and why you might want to try something new instead...

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Richard Hawkins, who is not only a Master Mouthpiece Craftsman, and Professor of Clarinet at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, but is also of course a veteran guest of the podcast. We discuss mouthpiece hygiene, maintenance, and some surprising tips that will help you get the best performance and lifespan out of your products. If you'd like more of what Hawkins...

In today's episode of the show I am joined for the third time by the wonderful Kornel Wolak. Today we talk not only about the future of performances and why people still want to go to concerts in a digital world, but also about Kornel's second book on embouchure drills. It's worth mentioning that our conversation was before the current pandemic situation, so we didn't address any aspects of taking...

In today's episode of the show I am joined for part two of a conversation with Laura Campbell, who is of course also known as @Laura_Clarinetist on Instagram. Last time we talked a lot about her online presence and how to create great content, but today we focus on listener questions regarding her career including how to make great connections, some of her favourite moments from lessons, why she c...

In today's episode of the show I am joined by extra special guest Laura Campbell, or Laura_Clarinetist as she's perhaps more commonly known. She's an Instagram sensation from Australia and we answer a whole host of listener questions ranging from Laura's impressive Instagram success, making great videos, and how to deal with criticism online. Be sure to tune in next time for part 2 which will focu...

Description In today's episode of the podcast I chat again with Michelle Anderson who is the founder of clarinetmentors.com . We discuss some great teaching tips for young students, older students and everyone in between. She also explains why you should focus on what you're good at and outsource the rest, and more. Links clarinetmentors.com clarineat.com/mentors clarineat.com/fiverr

Today on the podcast I speak to Michelle Anderson who plays with the Vancouver Opera Orchestra, teaches at UBC, and is widely known as the founder of www. ClarinetMentors.com. We discuss why you should share your teaching and creative ideas with the world online, how to deal with online criticism, methods for finding your niche as a creator, and "selling" your ideas, even if you have no experience...

In this episode of the podcast Stanley Drucker returns for his third conversation on the podcast. We discuss his latest Heritage Collection 2 disc set, what it was like when clarinet was THE pop instrument of the day, and what it was like recording in the analog age. To purchase a signed copy of the Heritage Collection please visit w w w . d i g i t a l f o r c e . c o m .

On today's episode of the podcast I feature the top 5 moments of the 2019 Clarineat Podcast season as decided by the Clarineat Community on Facebook, the Download Stats, and what I felt was the most meaningful conversation for me. Featured artists include Stanley Drucker, Richard Hawkins, David Shifrin, Michael Lowenstern, and Kinan Azmeh.

On today's episode of the podcast Clarineat host Sean Perrin shares some thoughts about choosing recording equipment, the Clarineat Podcast's niche, being a parent and a musician, and more. Become a Member: https://clarineat.com/subscribe Grab a T Shirt: https://clarinetshirts.com

On today's Episode of the Podcast I share 10 ideas about how to get the most out of your life in 2020. From "trimming the fat" to taking opportunities as they come, I hope this is helpful for shaping your life and musical goals in the new year. If you have comments or ideas or want to share your New Year's Resolutions, please comment at http://www.clarineat.com/126 I'd love to hear from you.

In today's episode of the show we'll go for a drive and talk shop about the podcast, discuss my personal and podcasting goals for 2020, answer a few listener questions, and more! Thanks for listening to the show and don't forget to subscribe to the YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/clarineat .

You might not know but Santa Claus actually plays clarinet! Join me this year on the (Post) Christmas Special of the Clarineat Podcast to find out what's on his Christmas Wish List, and hear his answers to the lightning round questions. It turns out I forgot to leave cookies out for him this year (oops!) and he almost brought me a lump of coal! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

A well-rounded music career in the 21st century requires knowledge of not only music, but also social media, networking, navigating family life, finances, and so much more. On today's episode of the show, I focus on the business side of things with Jason Heath who is a master of building a portfolio career. We discuss secrets for working with ideal clients, share some horror stories that are hard...

If you've ever wanted to create online content this episode of the podcast is for you. I get the chance to talk shop about raising funds, getting work done, making important decisions, and how to explore new online mediums with author, podcaster, and all-round extraordinary guy, Jason Heath. Jason is the founder of the Contrabass Conversations podcast, which has been running since 2007, has almost...

Marie Kondo's best-selling book "The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up" has become somewhat of a phenomenon over the past several years. Millions of people are now using the "KonMari Method" to help organize their day to day lives by decluttering and only keeping items that, as she says "spark joy." But what's it like taking this one step further and applying the lessons learned in this book to on...

More musicians today than ever before make their full time living by performing a wide variety of part time tasks. Or they combine their music careers with other careers to make ends meet. Today on the podcast I discuss the phenomenon of the portfolio career with Jen Guzman, who wrote her dissertation on the subject. We also discuss work/life balance and some strategies to make the best decisions...

Today is International Podcast Day, and to celebrate I want to introduce you, the listeners, to 5 Neat Things (You'd Never Guess) About Me, your host, Sean Perrin. I hope you enjoy this fun episode, and would love to hear your feedback and some interesting things about you! Leave me a message at feedback@clarineat.com