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Do I HAVE to play scales??

Do I HAVE to play scales??

Scales can be tedious. But they're necessary. Like, if you don't do them, you will never get proficient at ANY instrument, including the clarinet. (2-minute read)

Do I HAVE to play scales??

Scales can be tedious. But they're necessary. Like, if you don't do them, you will never get proficient at ANY instrument, including the clarinet. (2-minute read)

So your bass clarinet doesn't fit in your Marcus Bonna double case. Now what?

So your bass clarinet doesn't fit in your Marcus Bonna double case. Now what?

Bonna Double Bass Clarinet cases sometimes aren't a perfect fit for your bass clarinet. Here's what to do.

So your bass clarinet doesn't fit in your Marcus Bonna double case. Now what?

Bonna Double Bass Clarinet cases sometimes aren't a perfect fit for your bass clarinet. Here's what to do.

Do I personally play synthetic reeds?

Do I personally play synthetic reeds?

What do I personally recommend when it comes to synthetic reeds on bass clarinet? (1-minute read)

Do I personally play synthetic reeds?

What do I personally recommend when it comes to synthetic reeds on bass clarinet? (1-minute read)

Mailbag: Auditioning for a semi-pro orchestra?

Mailbag: Auditioning for a semi-pro orchestra?

Question from a person who is interested in playing in a "semi-pro" orchestra (What's semi-pro, anyway?) The catch? They want to audition only on bass clarinet. (3 minute read)

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Mailbag: Auditioning for a semi-pro orchestra?

Question from a person who is interested in playing in a "semi-pro" orchestra (What's semi-pro, anyway?) The catch? They want to audition only on bass clarinet. (3 minute read)

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Breaking in your new (Bass/Bb/A/Eb/C/Basset) clarinet

So you have a new clarinet. Congratulations! It's a big investment, and something that most of us get to do only a few times in our lives. Let's make the most...

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Breaking in your new (Bass/Bb/A/Eb/C/Basset) clarinet

So you have a new clarinet. Congratulations! It's a big investment, and something that most of us get to do only a few times in our lives. Let's make the most...

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When is it time to throw in the towel?

When is it time to throw in the towel?

Yep, sometimes it’s hard to get past a playing issue on your own. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get help! (3 minute read)

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When is it time to throw in the towel?

Yep, sometimes it’s hard to get past a playing issue on your own. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get help! (3 minute read)

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