Clarineat: The Clarinet Podcast

In today's episode of the show I'm joined by Pablo Barragán who is one of only a small handful of clarinetists to make his living as an international soloist. We discuss ways to communicate with your audience musically, how to interact effectively on social media, and how to keep pieces fresh during every performance. Show Notes: www.clarineat.com/143 Members' Edition: www.clarineat.com/subscribe Buy a T-Shirt: www.clarinetshirts.com

On today's show I'm joined by Susanna Klein who is a professional violinist and practice researcher, and the author of and new practice workbook called Practizma. We discuss the reality dream gap, goal-oriented practicing, how to practice with limited time, some ideas on how to get through the current pandemic situation, choosing an accountability partner and more.

Today our guest on the podcast is Miles DeCastro who is the repair technician for the Crane School of Music and the owner of a store and repair centre called North Country Winds. We discuss many maintenance and repair topics of interest to clarinet players ranging from how to find a great technician, to whether cracks are truly the end of the world, the importance of preventative maintenance, and some handy items you should keep in your case in the event that you need to do your own repairs in a pinch.

On today's episode our very special guest is the Grammy Award Winning jazz clarinetist, Eddie Daniels. We discuss his new album "Night Kisses," what it was like studying with Daniel Bonade and Joe Allard, why Eddie thinks articulation is one of the most important elements of clarinet playing, why jazz will make you free as a player, why leaving space in music is actually the hardest part, and much more.

Today professional performance coach and conductor Stephen P. Brown joins me for a second time on the Clarineat podcast to discuss his new Performer Life Grade system (www.performerlifegrade.com), why he feels you should focus on one thing instead of building a portfolio career, being honest with yourself, digital detoxing, and Stephen's excellent podcast called "Classic Jabber." I am pleased to say that I was recently featured as a guest on Episode 67 and you can listen to the show free at www.classicjabber.com.

In addition to being the author of Beyond Talent, Angela Myles Beeching is also a full time Music Career Coach. In today's episode we discuss shameless self promotion, how to write a better bio (starting with mine!), Angela's work as a music career coach, and much more. If you are enjoying the show and want access to the extended, ad-free version of today's episode and many others featuring lightning round questions, you can get access to the Clarineat Patreon Edition for as little as $1 per month at www.clarineat.com/subscribe. Today I ask Angela additional questions including what's your favorite life hack, what was the best advice you ever received, and which living artist would you travel around the world to see and why?

Angela Beeching is the author of Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music. Many guests have suggested that I read this book, and I was thrilled when one day she contacted me to be on the podcast, which not only gave me a great excuse to finally read it, but also a wonderful opportunity to speak with her about the book. Today's episode is part one of a two part conversation, and we discuss imposter syndrome, how to determine if opportunities are what she calls "stars, dogs, cash cows, or problem children," how prodigies might face more challenges creating successful careers than we may think, how to organize your career into manageable projects, how to watch for opportunities in your life so they don't pass you by, and more. In part two we'll discuss the ins and out of self promotion, writing a great resume and more so if you enjoy today's conversation make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Links: Angela Beeching - Beyond Talent

On today's episode of the podcast I'm joined by Richard Hawkins for part 2 of our conversation about mouthpieces. Last time we discussed hygiene and maintenance tips, but today we dive right in where we left off. We focus on his new Vocalise CG and Z mouthpieces, whether numbers are really the best way to decide which mouthpiece one should play, and why you might want to try something new instead of sticking with what's familiar when selecting a new mouthpiece.

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Richard Hawkins, who is not only a Master Mouthpiece Craftsman, and Professor of Clarinet at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, but is also of course a veteran guest of the podcast. We discuss mouthpiece hygiene, maintenance, and some surprising tips that will help you get the best performance and lifespan out of your products. If you'd like more of what Hawkins has to say, be sure to return next week for a discussion about his work on the Vocalise Mouthpiece series.

In today's episode of the show I am joined for the third time by the wonderful Kornel Wolak. Today we talk not only about the future of performances and why people still want to go to concerts in a digital world, but also about Kornel's second book on embouchure drills. It's worth mentioning that our conversation was before the current pandemic situation, so we didn't address any aspects of taking performances online, but I might need to get Kornel back on the show sooner rather than later to get his take on this emerging matter.

In today's episode of the show I am joined for part two of a conversation with Laura Campbell, who is of course also known as @Laura_Clarinetist on Instagram. Last time we talked a lot about her online presence and how to create great content, but today we focus on listener questions regarding her career including how to make great connections, some of her favourite moments from lessons, why she chose to go into music as a career, and more.

In today's episode of the show I am joined by extra special guest Laura Campbell, or Laura_Clarinetist as she's perhaps more commonly known. She's an Instagram sensation from Australia and we answer a whole host of listener questions ranging from Laura's impressive Instagram success, making great videos, and how to deal with criticism online. Be sure to tune in next time for part 2 which will focus more on clarinet-related topics.

Description In today's episode of the podcast I chat again with Michelle Anderson who is the founder of clarinetmentors.com. We discuss some great teaching tips for young students, older students and everyone in between. She also explains why you should focus on what you're good at and outsource the rest, and more. Links clarinetmentors.com clarineat.com/mentors clarineat.com/fiverr

Today on the podcast I speak to Michelle Anderson who plays with the Vancouver Opera Orchestra, teaches at UBC, and is widely known as the founder of www.ClarinetMentors.com. We discuss why you should share your teaching and creative ideas with the world online, how to deal with online criticism, methods for finding your niche as a creator, and "selling" your ideas, even if you have no experience in sales or don't like the idea of selling. This is part one of a two part episode, and we'll focus on some of Michelle's teaching methods and ideas.

In this episode of the podcast Stanley Drucker returns for his third conversation on the podcast. We discuss his latest Heritage Collection 2 disc set, what it was like when clarinet was THE pop instrument of the day, and what it was like recording in the analog age. To purchase a signed copy of the Heritage Collection please visit www.digitalforce.com.

On today's episode of the podcast I feature the top 5 moments of the 2019 Clarineat Podcast season as decided by the Clarineat Community on Facebook, the Download Stats, and what I felt was the most meaningful conversation for me. Featured artists include Stanley Drucker, Richard Hawkins, David Shifrin, Michael Lowenstern, and Kinan Azmeh.

On today's episode of the podcast Clarineat host Sean Perrin shares some thoughts about choosing recording equipment, the Clarineat Podcast's niche, being a parent and a musician, and more. Become a Member: https://clarineat.com/subscribe Grab a T Shirt: https://clarinetshirts.com

On today's Episode of the Podcast I share 10 ideas about how to get the most out of your life in 2020. From "trimming the fat" to taking opportunities as they come, I hope this is helpful for shaping your life and musical goals in the new year. If you have comments or ideas or want to share your New Year's Resolutions, please comment at http://www.clarineat.com/126 I'd love to hear from you.

In today's episode of the show we'll go for a drive and talk shop about the podcast, discuss my personal and podcasting goals for 2020, answer a few listener questions, and more! Thanks for listening to the show and don't forget to subscribe to the YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/clarineat.

You might not know but Santa Claus actually plays clarinet! Join me this year on the (Post) Christmas Special of the Clarineat Podcast to find out what's on his Christmas Wish List, and hear his answers to the lightning round questions. It turns out I forgot to leave cookies out for him this year (oops!) and he almost brought me a lump of coal! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

A well-rounded music career in the 21st century requires knowledge of not only music, but also social media, networking, navigating family life, finances, and so much more. On today's episode of the show, I focus on the business side of things with Jason Heath who is a master of building a portfolio career. We discuss secrets for working with ideal clients, share some horror stories that are hard to believe actually happened, what it was like getting started, and how to decide when it's time to "blow up your career" as Jason says, and completely change gears. Jason was also the feature guest on episode 122, 46, and 52 of the Clarineat Podcast so if you enjoy today's conversation there's plenty more to listen to! Don't forget to also check out Jason's podcast at www.contrabassconversations.com where he has nearly 700 episodes about everything Double Bass!

If you've ever wanted to create online content this episode of the podcast is for you. I get the chance to talk shop about raising funds, getting work done, making important decisions, and how to explore new online mediums with author, podcaster, and all-round extraordinary guy, Jason Heath. Jason is the founder of the Contrabass Conversations podcast, which has been running since 2007, has almost 700 episodes, and gets over 1 Million downloads per year. He is also of course a veteran of this podcast, having appeared previously on Episode 46 and 52 of the show.

Marie Kondo's best-selling book "The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up" has become somewhat of a phenomenon over the past several years. Millions of people are now using the "KonMari Method" to help organize their day to day lives by decluttering and only keeping items that, as she says "spark joy." But what's it like taking this one step further and applying the lessons learned in this book to one's musical life? Today on the podcast I chat with Jen Guzman about how this book has affected both of careers, how we spend our time, and even why it led me to sell some surprising possessions.

More musicians today than ever before make their full time living by performing a wide variety of part time tasks. Or they combine their music careers with other careers to make ends meet. Today on the podcast I discuss the phenomenon of the portfolio career with Jen Guzman, who wrote her dissertation on the subject. We also discuss work/life balance and some strategies to make the best decisions in your life.

Today is International Podcast Day, and to celebrate I want to introduce you, the listeners, to 5 Neat Things (You'd Never Guess) About Me, your host, Sean Perrin. I hope you enjoy this fun episode, and would love to hear your feedback and some interesting things about you! Leave me a message at [email protected]

Sometimes as artists we get so wound up in what we do we forget there's a whole world out there, and that success isn't really about where we play and for how many people, but whether we're really doing what we want to do. Today on the program my guest is Kinan Azmeh, who shares great insights into his career as a performer, improvisor, and composer, and why he sees these activities as one in the same. We also discuss his experience moving to New York just one week before the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and his experience as a musician in the Knights Chamber Orchestra, Silk Road Ensemble, and numerous other projects.

The Knights Chamber Orchestra started out as a simple gathering of local musicians, but has grown to be a Grammy-Nominated ensemble that has even recorded and collaborated with none other than Yo Yo Ma himself. Today on the podcast my special guest is Agnes Marchione who shares what it's like to perform and tour with this amazing ensemble, and why they prefer to play standing up most of the time. We also discuss her musical upbringing and some tips for younger students on how to deal with life when times get tough.

Finding your place in the music world has always been challenging, but in the face of social media it's more challenging than ever. Today in part 2 of my conversation with James Zimmerman we discuss some strategies for finding your niche, how and where to spend your time on social media, and how Marie Kondo's "Konmari" method has helped shape our musical path.

Today to get a job in the orchestral world you have to complete an audition, and you have to find these jobs online. This wasn't always easy for clarinet players until James Zimmermann founder the Clarinet Jobs Facebook group. We discuss the founding of Clarinet Jobs, how the platform helped James get his own job with the Nashville Symphony, online marketing and more.

Classical musicians reach an extraordinary level of technical proficiency, but most have no idea about their own anatomy and how to prevent playing-related injuries. today on the program I'm joined by Katherine Peters and Chelsea Savage who will be presenting this coming summer at ClarinetFest 2019 about this very topic.

The modern musician functions like a small business, where handling marketing, sales, and taxes goes hand in hand with writing, practicing, teaching, and playing the music they love. Bass clarinetist Michael Lowenstern is the epitome of this "portfolio career" and is a veteran of this podcast who of course needs further introduction. Today on the program he shares behind the scenes information on running his music business, online store, YouTube channel, and how he writes his music.

Attending clarinet events is a fantastic way to expand your musical knowledge, network with colleagues, meet new friends, and see the world. Clarinet Celebration 2019 is a new festival that runs from June 24 to 30 in Portland Oregon. It features world class masterclasses, lectures, performance and social opportunities, and vendors that you won't want to miss. Today's guest on the program is Chamber Music Northwest's Marketing Director, Amy Mintonye. She's here to tell us all about the upcoming Celebration, and even some secrets as a local from Portland.

Deciding to pursue post-secondary education in music is a daunting task. Not only must students in today's world choose amongst hundreds of possible places to study, but also a near infinite number of career paths - some of which don't even exist yet! This causes significant anxiety for students and parents alike, but now there's a new book to help with the whole process. Today on the program I'm joined by Annie Bozzler, Dr. Don Green, and Kathy Tesar who are the authors of College Prep for musicians: a guide for students, parents, teachers, and counsellors.

This past summer Zinner, which has made quality mouthpiece blanks for many manufacturers over the last several decades, closed its doors. Today on the show we've got the story of Richard Hawkins and his collaboration with Backun on how they are innovating to create a mouthpiece for these new times. Richard also answers listener questions about playing tips, choosing a mouthpiece, and much more.

I recently got a new instrument and was faced with the difficult task of selling my old instrument. Hear my thoughts on why it's important to move on, and how your old instrument might be costing you money if you decide to keep it. What do YOU do with your old instruments? Send me a message at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at www.clarineat.com/voicemail

Today host Sean Perrin responds to listener questions and comments from around the world. If you liked this concept or would like to submit questions of your own, you may send feedback to [email protected], or discuss with the Clarineat Community on Facebook. Thank you to all for taking the time to send in your thoughts!

Stanley Drucker returns to the show for a special 90th birthday celebration. In this Q+A style episode we discuss practice and performance techniques, what it was like working with Leonard Bernstein, Glenn Gould, and other major artists, how it felt winning a Guinness World Record for longest orchestral career as a clarinettist, how Stanley never cracked a clarinet in over 60 years, and much more. Thank you especially to listeners for submitting questions, and to Jerry Bunke for proposing this great idea.

Steve Hamilton performed Saxophone on Radiohead's multi-platinum album, Kid A. We dive deep into what it was like recording and performing The National Anthemwith the members Radiohead, and other elements of Steve's career such as being a touring professional saxophone player, and scoring for film. This musically-dense episode is sure to be a favorite of any serious fan.

One of only two wind players to have been awarded the Avery Fisher Prize, David Shifrin is in constant demand as an orchestral soloist, recitalist and chamber music collaborator, and is also the Artistic Director of Chamber Music Northwest. Today we discuss the upcoming Clarinet Celebration and Competition in Portland, Oregon, why David prefers synthetic reeds, managing a music career as a parent, and some tips on planning an artistic, fulfilling, and yet also challenging recital program, both for the artist and the audience.

Jenny Maclay is the founder of the Jenny Clarinet blog (www.jennyclarinet.com) and today she makes her second appearance on the podcast. We discuss new years' resolutions--both her's and mine--and you'll learn how you can take part in her clarinet "Boot Camp" sessions that combine the interactive elements of social media with a structured practice routine to help you stay on track. Support the podcast: http://www.clarineat.com/support This episode is brought to you by: D'Addario Woodwinds: http://www.clarineat.com/daddario Chamber Music Northwest: http://www.clarineat.com/cmnw

Santa Claus leads a busy life, but only on Christmas eve since the elves make most of his gifts. What does he do the other 264 days of the year? Well, you might be surprised to learn that Santa actually plays the clarinet! He shares some great tips on how to get on his "nice" list this year, and what's in store for those clarinetists who have been naughty! Show Notes: www.clarineat.com/102 Support: www.clarineat.com/support Sponsors: www.clarineat.com/daddario www.clarineat.com/cmnw

Guest Stephen P. Brown helps musicians find the confidence to unleash spectacular performances and build a financially viable career at the same time. Music, money, and opinions cross paths in today's episode, which will inspire you to integrate financial wellness into your musical and artistic planning. Sponsors: www.clarineat.com/daddario www.clarineat.com/cmnw Support: www.clarineat.com/support

I can't believe it but this is the 100th episode of the Clarineat podcast. Join me as I discuss where the show has been, where it is, and where it's going. Then, hear stories from five different guests about their favourite podcast moments and how it's affected their lives. Season Sponsors: D'Addario Woodwinds - www.clarineat.com/daddario Chamber Music Northwest - www.clarineat.com/cmnw Support the show: www.clarineat.com/support

Learn about a new app called Modacity that lets you take your practicing to the next level on your smartphone. We discuss some of its features and benefits, where music seems to be heading in the 21st century, and why it's wise to take the business elements of music seriously. Clarineat listeners can save on Modacity at https://modacity.co/clarineat Show Notes: https://clarineat.com/99 D'Addario Reeds: https://clarineat.com/reeds Support the show: https://clarineat.com/support

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Brett Newton to discuss his two new books about Band Orchestration, which is an often overlooked topic. We discuss what orchestration is and why it's valuable to think from a composer's perspective, the history of the wind band and some of the instruments inside, and how you can save 10% on Brett's new books as a Clarineat subscriber. Show Notes: https://www.clarineat.com/98 Support the Show: https://www.clarineat.com/support D'Addario Reeds: https://www.clarineat.com/reeds

Get a chance to win one of 10 D'Daddario Reserve Sampler Packs and a Clarineat T-Shirt in any size and style that you like (value $59 USD). Also in this episode a Book Club update, Episode 100 call to action, and a message about the new upgraded Patreon Edition of the show. Show Notes: https://www.clarineat.com/97 Support the Show: https://www.clarineat.com/support Giveaways: https://www.clarineat.com/giveaways D'Addario Reeds: https://www.clarineat.com/reeds

Musicians are athletes of the small muscles, and in today's episode I dive into the types of injuries that woodwind musicians need to watch out for and how to prevent them with Garrett Hack. Show Notes: https://clarineat.com/96 Extended, ad-free episode and bonus content: https://clarineat.com/support Try D'Addario Reeds: https://clarineat.com/reeds

On today's Halloween special episode I'm joined by the scariest person on the audition circuit: Nobody. He shares his superstitious reed making techniques, how you can ensure your own audition success by avoiding auditions that he's going to, and why he doesn't believe in transposition at all. Disclaimer: This is a work of comedy. If you don't share this sense of humour please skip this episode. Patrons get access to an ad-free version of today's episode at http://www.clarineat.com/support Show notes: http://www.clarineat.com/95

In today's episode of the podcast I'm joined by Barry Green who is the author of The Inner Game of Music. We discuss his best-selling book, why it's important to be mindful as a musician, and more. Clarineat supporters get access to an ad-free, extended version of today's episode at http://www.clarineat.com/support Show Notes: http://www.clarineat.com/94

Learn how to get longer-lasting reeds and stay healthier at the same time, how to improve your audition abilities by recording yourself and using modern apps, how to become a paperless musician, and be inspired by one of the most prominent bass clarinetists of the 20th century. Show notes: http://www.clarineat.com/93 Support the show: http://www.clarineat.com/support Try D'Addario Reeds: http://www.clarineat.com/reeds