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A note on clarinet teachers

A note on clarinet teachers

Posted on 13 May 201116 June 2020 by Debbie

Some music students start music lessons with one teacher and remain with that teacher for many years.

Some stay with the same teacher for a year or two before moving on.  Continue reading “A note on clarinet teachers” →

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On joining an orchestra

On joining an orchestra

Posted on 4 May 201116 June 2020 by Debbie

Last week on this blog I mentioned that I would talk about playing in an orchestra, and as promised, here are my thoughts…

Around July 2010, I decided to supplement my weekly one-to-one clarinet lessons with orchestral sessions.

Continue reading “On joining an orchestra” →

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Sight unseen

Sight unseen

Posted on 26 April 201116 June 2020 by Debbie

I have decided to set myself a new challenge.  A practice challenge.

For the best part of a year, my practice sessions have consisted of me doing a brief warm-up (when I remember), my scales, and then one or more of my exam pieces.  That’s it. Continue reading “Sight unseen” →

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Are you getting in enough practice?

Are you getting in enough practice?

Posted on 13 April 201116 June 2020 by Debbie

During last weekend’s warm weather spell, my daughter and I were sunning ourselves in the garden when a sound grabbed our attention.

It was the sound of scales being played on a woodwind instrument; an oboe.

Continue reading “Are you getting in enough practice?” →

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Week of the squeak

Week of the squeak

Posted on 5 April 201116 June 2020 by Debbie

Last week’s blog post failed to materialise.

This was partly due to a combination of poor time management, and the arrival of my latest gadget: a Kindle.

Continue reading “Week of the squeak” →

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