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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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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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Embouchure: Winnie the Pooh
This post contains basics for forming a successful clarinet embouchure.
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Performance Anxiety
Here are some notes on combating performance anxiety.
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Audition Preparation
Here is some helpful information on how to prepare for auditions.