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The State of Music Education
I think most people know my opinion, but I'll add a few words here. If we think of conservatories as "trade schools" we are teaching our students the equivalent of learning to repair a car from 1940.
The State of Music Education
I think most people know my opinion, but I'll add a few words here. If we think of conservatories as "trade schools" we are teaching our students the equivalent of learning to repair a car from 1940.
Air pressure vs. Air support. Two separate things.
Perhaps you might explain a concept that's always puzzled me: the "warm" vs. "cold" airstreams and the idea of air volume and air pressure as two, distinct and separate qualities that affect tone quality. Thanks!
Air pressure vs. Air support. Two separate things.
Perhaps you might explain a concept that's always puzzled me: the "warm" vs. "cold" airstreams and the idea of air volume and air pressure as two, distinct and separate qualities that affect tone quality. Thanks!
Do you have a palatal leak (aka Velopharyngeal Insufficiency)?
“I first experienced the air leak on my Masters Recital at Eastman. I played a fairly taxing program, was not in the right resonant part of the stage (thought I wasn't projecting) so ended up overplaying on a reed that was a little stiff…”
Do you have a palatal leak (aka Velopharyngeal Insufficiency)?
“I first experienced the air leak on my Masters Recital at Eastman. I played a fairly taxing program, was not in the right resonant part of the stage (thought I wasn't projecting) so ended up overplaying on a reed that was a little stiff…”
How to do looping music in 2012
So what equipment do you need besides your instrument? The thing is, it changes. Ten years ago it was a Titanium G4 Powerbook, a MIDI interface, an audio interface and a bunch of control gear. Now it's a Macbook Air, and a different audio interface, and a different bunch of control gear.
How to do looping music in 2012
So what equipment do you need besides your instrument? The thing is, it changes. Ten years ago it was a Titanium G4 Powerbook, a MIDI interface, an audio interface and a bunch of control gear. Now it's a Macbook Air, and a different audio interface, and a different bunch of control gear.
Student Bass clarinet suggestions?
“Hello, this past year I have been playing bass clarinet seriously and I am thinking about buying one... I wonder if you have tried the Bass Clarinets made by Tom Ridenour.”
Student Bass clarinet suggestions?
“Hello, this past year I have been playing bass clarinet seriously and I am thinking about buying one... I wonder if you have tried the Bass Clarinets made by Tom Ridenour.”
When to get a new Bass Clarinet
“When is it time for you to purchase a professional model bass clarinet (low C range)?”
When to get a new Bass Clarinet
“When is it time for you to purchase a professional model bass clarinet (low C range)?”
11 Harry Sparnaay-isms
When I studied with Harry Sparnaay back in 1989-1990, he would often drop knowledge on me beyond the usual "this-is-how-you-play-this-shiznit" lesson material. This stuff was gold to me -- and I would sit outside my lesson on the bench writing down these "Sparnaayisms" on the back of whatever music I was playing that week.
11 Harry Sparnaay-isms
When I studied with Harry Sparnaay back in 1989-1990, he would often drop knowledge on me beyond the usual "this-is-how-you-play-this-shiznit" lesson material. This stuff was gold to me -- and I would sit outside my lesson on the bench writing down these "Sparnaayisms" on the back of whatever music I was playing that week.
When is it you, and when is it the bass clarinet?
“Hey, i have a soo festival next thursday and all of a sudden my high notes (b-f) wont come out iif i am playing quiet. all i get are squeeks. is there anything i can do to fix it?”
When is it you, and when is it the bass clarinet?
“Hey, i have a soo festival next thursday and all of a sudden my high notes (b-f) wont come out iif i am playing quiet. all i get are squeeks. is there anything i can do to fix it?”
How to clean a mouthpiece
Got a text from Erika asking about how to clean a mouthpiece. First off, you should dry your mouthpiece regularly (like every time you practice) but you should NEVER run a swab through it. At least not regularly.
How to clean a mouthpiece
Got a text from Erika asking about how to clean a mouthpiece. First off, you should dry your mouthpiece regularly (like every time you practice) but you should NEVER run a swab through it. At least not regularly.
Releasing your music to the world
“Michael, I wanted to ask you a couple question about the procedures one has to encounter when releasing a CD with his own music.”
Releasing your music to the world
“Michael, I wanted to ask you a couple question about the procedures one has to encounter when releasing a CD with his own music.”
Getting ready for Austin
So, I'm here in Brooklyn riding out the heatwave in the basement (the only room(s) in the house with decent air conditioning!)
Getting ready for Austin
So, I'm here in Brooklyn riding out the heatwave in the basement (the only room(s) in the house with decent air conditioning!)