Clarineat: The Clarinet Podcast

Sometimes as artists we get so wound up in what we do we forget there's a whole world out there, and that success isn't really about where we play and for how many people, but whether we're really doing what we want to do. Today on the program my guest is Kinan Azmeh, who shares great insights into his career as a performer, improvisor, and composer, and why he sees these activities as one in the...

The Knights Chamber Orchestra started out as a simple gathering of local musicians, but has grown to be a Grammy-Nominated ensemble that has even recorded and collaborated with none other than Yo Yo Ma himself. Today on the podcast my special guest is Agnes Marchione who shares what it's like to perform and tour with this amazing ensemble, and why they prefer to play standing up most of the time....

Finding your place in the music world has always been challenging, but in the face of social media it's more challenging than ever. Today in part 2 of my conversation with James Zimmerman we discuss some strategies for finding your niche, how and where to spend your time on social media, and how Marie Kondo's "Konmari" method has helped shape our musical path.

Today to get a job in the orchestral world you have to complete an audition, and you have to find these jobs online. This wasn't always easy for clarinet players until James Zimmermann founder the Clarinet Jobs Facebook group. We discuss the founding of Clarinet Jobs, how the platform helped James get his own job with the Nashville Symphony, online marketing and more.

Classical musicians reach an extraordinary level of technical proficiency, but most have no idea about their own anatomy and how to prevent playing-related injuries. today on the program I'm joined by Katherine Peters and Chelsea Savage who will be presenting this coming summer at ClarinetFest 2019 about this very topic.

The modern musician functions like a small business, where handling marketing, sales, and taxes goes hand in hand with writing, practicing, teaching, and playing the music they love. Bass clarinetist Michael Lowenstern is the epitome of this "portfolio career" and is a veteran of this podcast who of course needs further introduction. Today on the program he shares behind the scenes information on...

Attending clarinet events is a fantastic way to expand your musical knowledge, network with colleagues, meet new friends, and see the world. Clarinet Celebration 2019 is a new festival that runs from June 24 to 30 in Portland Oregon. It features world class masterclasses, lectures, performance and social opportunities, and vendors that you won't want to miss. Today's guest on the program is Chambe...

Deciding to pursue post-secondary education in music is a daunting task. Not only must students in today's world choose amongst hundreds of possible places to study, but also a near infinite number of career paths - some of which don't even exist yet! This causes significant anxiety for students and parents alike, but now there's a new book to help with the whole process. Today on the program I'm...

This past summer Zinner, which has made quality mouthpiece blanks for many manufacturers over the last several decades, closed its doors. Today on the show we've got the story of Richard Hawkins and his collaboration with Backun on how they are innovating to create a mouthpiece for these new times. Richard also answers listener questions about playing tips, choosing a mouthpiece, and much more.

I recently got a new instrument and was faced with the difficult task of selling my old instrument. Hear my thoughts on why it's important to move on, and how your old instrument might be costing you money if you decide to keep it. What do YOU do with your old instruments? Send me a message at feedback@clarineat.com  or leave a voicemail at www.clarineat.com/voicemail

Today host Sean Perrin responds to listener questions and comments from around the world. If you liked this concept or would like to submit questions of your own, you may send feedback to feedback@clarineat.com,  or discuss with the Clarineat Community on Facebook. Thank you to all for taking the time to send in your thoughts!

Stanley Drucker returns to the show for a special 90th birthday celebration. In this Q+A style episode we discuss practice and performance techniques, what it was like working with Leonard Bernstein, Glenn Gould, and other major artists, how it felt winning a Guinness World Record for longest orchestral career as a clarinettist, how Stanley never cracked a clarinet in over 60 years, and much more....

Steve Hamilton performed Saxophone on Radiohead's multi-platinum album, Kid A. We dive deep into what it was like recording and performing The National Anthemwith the members Radiohead, and other elements of Steve's career such as being a touring professional saxophone player, and scoring for film. This musically-dense episode is sure to be a favorite of any serious fan.

One of only two wind players to have been awarded the Avery Fisher Prize, David Shifrin is in constant demand as an orchestral soloist, recitalist and chamber music collaborator, and is also the Artistic Director of Chamber Music Northwest. Today we discuss the upcoming Clarinet Celebration and Competition in Portland, Oregon, why David prefers synthetic reeds, managing a music career as a parent,...

Jenny Maclay is the founder of the Jenny Clarinet blog ( www.jennyclarinet.com ) and today she makes her second appearance on the podcast. We discuss new years' resolutions--both her's and mine--and you'll learn how you can take part in her clarinet "Boot Camp" sessions that combine the interactive elements of social media with a structured practice routine to help you stay on track. Support the p...

Santa Claus leads a busy life, but only on Christmas eve since the elves make most of his gifts. What does he do the other 264 days of the year? Well, you might be surprised to learn that Santa actually plays the clarinet! He shares some great tips on how to get on his "nice" list this year, and what's in store for those clarinetists who have been naughty! Show Notes: www.clarineat.com/102 Support...

Guest Stephen P. Brown helps musicians find the confidence to unleash spectacular performances and build a financially viable career at the same time. Music, money, and opinions cross paths in today's episode, which will inspire you to integrate financial wellness into your musical and artistic planning. Sponsors: www.clarineat.com/daddario www.clarineat.com/cmnw Support: www.clarineat.com/support...

I can't believe it but this is the 100th episode of the Clarineat podcast. Join me as I discuss where the show has been, where it is, and where it's going. Then, hear stories from five different guests about their favourite podcast moments and how it's affected their lives. Season Sponsors: D'Addario Woodwinds - www.clarineat.com/daddario   Chamber Music Northwest - www.clarineat.com/cmnw Support...

Learn about a new app called Modacity that lets you take your practicing to the next level on your smartphone. We discuss some of its features and benefits, where music seems to be heading in the 21st century, and why it's wise to take the business elements of music seriously. Clarineat listeners can save on Modacity at https://modacity.co/clarineat Show Notes: https://clarineat.com/99 D'Addario R...

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Brett Newton to discuss his two new books about Band Orchestration, which is an often overlooked topic. We discuss what orchestration is and why it's valuable to think from a composer's perspective, the history of the wind band and some of the instruments inside, and how you can save 10% on Brett's new books as a Clarineat subscriber. Show Notes: https://www.clar...

Get a chance to win one of 10 D'Daddario Reserve Sampler Packs and a Clarineat T-Shirt in any size and style that you like (value $59 USD). Also in this episode a Book Club update, Episode 100 call to action, and a message about the new upgraded Patreon Edition of the show. Show Notes: https://www.clarineat.com/97 Support the Show: https://www.clarineat.com/support Giveaways: https://www.clarineat...

Musicians are athletes of the small muscles, and in today's episode I dive into the types of injuries that woodwind musicians need to watch out for and how to prevent them with Garrett Hack. Show Notes: https://clarineat.com/96 Extended, ad-free episode and bonus content: https://clarineat.com/support Try D'Addario Reeds: https://clarineat.com/reeds  

On today's Halloween special episode I'm joined by the scariest person on the audition circuit: Nobody. He shares his superstitious reed making techniques, how you can ensure your own audition success by avoiding auditions that he's going to, and why he doesn't believe in transposition at all. Disclaimer: This is a work of comedy. If you don't share this sense of humour please skip this episode. P...

  In today's episode of the podcast I'm joined by Barry Green who is the author of The Inner Game of Music. We discuss his best-selling book, why it's important to be mindful as a musician, and more.   Clarineat supporters get access to an ad-free, extended version of today's episode at http://www.clarineat.com/support   Show Notes: http://www.clarineat.com/94

Learn how to get longer-lasting reeds and stay healthier at the same time, how to improve your audition abilities by recording yourself and using modern apps, how to become a paperless musician, and be inspired by one of the most prominent bass clarinetists of the 20th century. Show notes: http://www.clarineat.com/93 Support the show: http:// www.clarineat.com/support Try D'Addario Reeds: http://w...