Clarineat: The Clarinet Podcast

In this episode of the Clarineat Podcast host Sean Perrin speaks with Ed Joffe about woodwind doubling for clarinetists and his brand new album "Contrasts." Ed has been a vital part of the New York music scene for over 40 years. He has performed in every type of musical situation imaginable, ranging from broadway shows such as "Fosse" and "Victor Victoria"; Chamber ensembles such as the Philip Gla...

In this episode of the Clarineat Podcast, host Sean Perrin discusses the history of the Reform Boehm System with guest Sue Ryall. Sue has applied to do her doctorate on the reform Boehm clarinet, and maintains that it represents the most significant developments in clarinet technology since Müller invented the rings and the thumb rest.

Learn about synthetic reeds with Tim Elvy from Legere Reeds. In this episode we discuss the history and development of synthetic reeds, some differences and benefits between traditional reeds and synthetic products, and, of course, go over the Legere product line including the difference between the new Signature Reeds and the new European Signature model.

In this episode of the Clarineat podcast, host Sean Perrin discusses hearing protection, safe listening with headphones, hearing protection for musicians, and Etymotic's amazing line of headphone and hearing protection devices.

In this episode of the Clarineat Podcast, host Sean Perrin speaks with Peter Stoll and Derek Chiu of the Royal Conservatory of Music about the completely redesigned Clarinet Syllabus. Topics covered include the exam requirements, conversation about the value of structured music education, and how to get a great mark on your exam!

In this episode of the Clarineat.com podcast host Sean Perrin speaks with master repairman Peter Spriggs. This episode took place on location at the Clarinet Center in the beautiful Penticton BC.

In this episode of the Clarineat.com podcast, host Sean Perrin speaks with guest Raissa Fahlman who shares her experience with switching to the reform Boehm clarinet.

In this episode of the Clarineat.com podcast, host Sean Perrin speaks with guest Garrett Hope who is the host of the Composer on Fire Podcast. They discuss the business of music, working with living composers, goal setting, and much more.

In this episode of the Clarineat.com podcast, host Sean Perrin speaks with Swedish clarinet superstar Martin Fröst about his latest CD "Roots". There were many listener questions were submitted for this episode, and I'd like to thank all who took the time to submit questions. I'm pleased to say that Martin has agreed to return to the podcast in the future to continue the conversation.

In this episode of the Clarineat.com podcast, host Sean Perrin speaks with the emerging artist and composer Eric Salazar about composition, improvisation, his new album, the business of music, and his involvement with Classical Music Indy and the International Clarinet Association's new project called "BuzzReed."

Host Sean Perrin chats with David Blumberg, who has diverse musical experience as a performer, instructor, clinician, and music producer. He's also an artist for Backun Musical Services and D'addario woodwinds. They discuss some of his career highlights including working on the John Williams clarinet concerto recordings, his "mytempo" music software, his involvement with the now defunct MP3.com st...

In this episode of the Clarineat podcast, host Sean Perrin talks with Kathryn Ladano, who is an instructor of bass clarinet at the University of Waterloo, and teaches improvisation at Sir Wilfred Laurier University. They delve into her work as an improviser, discuss her latest records, and discuss her passion for having the bass clarinet recognized as a solo instrument. This episode's giveaway is...

Host Sean Perrin talks with special guest Lori Freedman. They discuss her upcoming Virtuosity of Excess tour (which heads to Toronto, Brooklyn, Calgary, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Edmonton, Montreal and Brandon), the aesthetics of music, improvisation, composing, performing, music teaching and education, and more. Subscribe: http:// clarineat.com/subscribe  

In this episode of the Clarineat Podcast, host Sean Perrin talks with the owner of Landwell Reed Knives Daryl Caswell about music, design, and, of course, his amazing knives. Daryl is also the principal horn player of the Red Deer Symphony, a senior engineering instructor at The University of Calgary, and owns a repair business. Subscribe: http://clarineat.com/subscribe

In this episode, host Sean Perrin chats with clarinetist Tom Puwalski about his career in the Army Field Band, his time as a student, teaching methods, educational writings, his recipe for sounding great in a home studio, and more! Subscribe: http://clarineat.com/subscribe

Critically-acclaimed clarinetist Michael Norsworthy discusses his musical upbringing, career, recording his latest album, and some fascinating stories about studying with Kalmen Opperman.  Subscribe: http://clarineat.com/subscribe

Is 3D printing the future of clarinet manufacturing? Did you know you can print metal and wood? Learn about this and more as host Sean Perrin chats with Ryan Pereira of 3D Clarinet Innovations. Subscribe: http://clarineat.com/subscribe

The introductory episode to the Clarineat.com podcast. Learn about upcoming reviews and planned product giveaways, as well as how to be eligible to win. Thanks for listening!