The Clever Clarinetist

Supplier of Fine #Clarinets, Accessories, and #Wisdom

[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

Now that I've returned from Low ClarinetFest, I have a few more nuggets of wisdom to share. I once asked a violinist friend about her confidence in her technique. She spent most of her practice time focusing on fundamentals. You've done the work, the body remembers.

[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

So excited to premiere my new work, Toil and Trouble TODAY! 💕 🎶 🦉

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[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

It's Day 1 at Low Clarinet Fest! LET'S GO!!!

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[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

Here are my tips for traveling with your bass clarinet:

1. Be super nice to the security staff!
2. Don't be shy about the $$$ value of your stuff.
3. If you are worried about having enough overhead space, upgrade your seating to get an earlier boarding group.

[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

Just a few days left to join the consortium for Toil and Trouble for bass clarinet and piano! I'm so pumped to perform this work at Low ClarinetFest later this week! It's got some haunting melodies and some "Larkin Sanders Funk" without being terribly difficult. #bassclarinet

[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

This is one of the many things we learn in music that applies directly to "real life." We must be able to continue a performance when we mess up, and we can't show it on our faces. We have to keep practicing even when we lack motivation, but we also require rest at times.

[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

"...but like, how is this even possible? How do you do it?" The answer:
There is always hard work involved, and it always includes scale practice.
💕 🎶 🦉
#musicteacher

[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

This seems silly (and it is supposed to be funny), but we tend to believe that we should just give up on stuff after we try for X amount of times to be successful. When you're learning, there are unlimited tries. 💕 🎶 🦉
#musicteacher

[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

Self-evaluation is a critical component to learning music (or any skill), but we often neglect the positive outcomes. Starting from a positive perspective will keep you balanced. 💕 🎶 🦉

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[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

Happy New Year! I’m kicking it off with some of my favorite mantras that I use for myself and my students. 💕 🎶 🦉

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[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

Happy New Year’s Eve! 🥂 Thank you to my clarinet fam for all the love and support! I can’t wait to bring you more clarinet stuff in 2025 and beyond. 💕 🎶 🦉

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[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

I know we’re all in a weird holiday haze, so I am sharing some of my current favorite t-shirts for your enjoyment. I hope your bellies and hearts are full! 💕 🎶 🦉

#clarinet #designer

[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

I know we’re all in a weird holiday haze, so I am sharing some of my current favorite t-shirts for your enjoyment. I hope your bellies and hearts are full! 💕 🎶 🦉

#clarinet #designer

[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

I know we’re all in a weird holiday haze, so I am sharing some of my current favorite t-shirts for your enjoyment. I hope your bellies and hearts are full! 💕 🎶 🦉

#clarinet #designer

[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

I know we’re all in a weird holiday haze, so I am sharing some of my current favorite t-shirts for your enjoyment. I hope your bellies and hearts are full! 💕 🎶 🦉

#clarinet #designer

[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

I know we’re all in a weird holiday haze, so I am sharing some of my current favorite t-shirts for your enjoyment. I hope your bellies and hearts are full! 💕 🎶 🦉

#clarinet #designer

[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

I know we’re all in a weird holiday haze, so I am sharing some of my current favorite t-shirts for your enjoyment. I hope your bellies and hearts are full! 💕 🎶 🦉

#clarinet

[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

Merry Christmas! 🎄 🎁 ❤️ 🎶

[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

Merry Christmas Eve! It is the last day of performances of the Nutcracker with the Kansas City Ballet and Symphony. I’m grateful for the opportunity to play, and I look forward to the next one! ❤️ 🎄 🩰 🥜

#clarinet

[The Clever Clarinetist @CleverClarinet]

The arrangement that we're using for the Kansas City Ballet doesn't use bass clarinet on Trepak! 😭 So, I'm resharing last year's recording. Next time, I'll add the low C#. ❤️ 🎄 🩰 🥜

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