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Cool thing I learned this week 🎶
Deep breathing can activate the vagus nerve, relieving stress and anxiety. Playing a musical instrument releases serotonin, giving one feelings of well-being and happiness. At its very essence, playing a wind instrument can be a form of self-care.
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Solo & Ensemble – Reflections
Over the years, I’ve developed a list of suggestions on how to have a successful solo or ensemble experience. It’s now available for everyone! Read here.
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Why Play Clarinet?
Dallas Tidwell was an inspiration. I think of him every time I get out my clarinet or step foot on UofL campus.
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Compare Yourself to You, Yesterday
Hey there! I just want to take a moment to say thank you to Ashleigh Hardin for asking me to do an interview on her podcast, A.Typical. I was so nervous, but I had a great time! Y’all, this podcast is just starting out but it’s got great topics and a bright future! Check out […]
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Cleartune
A great tuner app available for iPhone
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Hand Position
This post describes the best way to place your hands when playing clarinet. This is a great check-up for anyone who’s put the instrument down for a while, or if you’re just starting to play clarinet for the first time.
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How to Keep That Gig
We all work hard to get where we are. When you finally get that gig, there’s an etiquette you should follow in order to stay on your fellow musicians’ and conductor’s good side.
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Modern/Contemporary Test
Click on this item to review/take the test for the Modern/Contemporary time period.
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Visual Art
Powerpoint presentation from today.
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Music
PowerPoint: click on the first image below. Click through each one to see the slides as they were presented in class. Slides that contained videos will not play, so come back to this page to see the videos referenced.
