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Month: November 2015

What to Pack for Your Audition

November 29, 2015August 7, 2017 jennymaclayArticles

Congratulations!  You’ve passed the CD round for a competition, made it past a preliminary round, got accepted to an honor band (or All State Band), got your audition time for your college audition, or sent[…]

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The Prepared Musician’s Guide to Planning for Auditions

November 28, 2015August 7, 2017 jennymaclayArticles

Every musician’s favorite time of year is quickly approaching…audition season! Whether you’re preparing for college auditions, conservatory auditions, All State auditions, summer festivals, solo competitions, or some other kind of audition, it can be hard[…]

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A Very Clarinet Thanksgiving

November 26, 2015August 7, 2017 jennymaclayArticles

Today is the day we should all take a moment to reflect on the things that make us grateful. After careful consideration, here are a few things I am thankful for this Thanksgiving: That Nielsen[…]

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Quick Fix Friday: Be Happy

November 20, 2015August 7, 2017 jennymaclayQuick Fix Friday

We’ve all been there. A frustrating practice session where nothing seems to go right. Not wanting to even think about your instrument after a long day. Feeling doubt and wondering why you even bother anymore.[…]

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Quick Fix Friday: Right Pinky

November 13, 2015August 7, 2017 jennymaclayQuick Fix Friday

Hello, and happy Friday the 13th! Today’s quick fix will help polish your technique and make technical passages so much easier, all in one fell swoop. The secret? When possible, use your right pinky to[…]

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Quick Fix Friday: Breath Attacks

November 6, 2015August 7, 2017 jennymaclayQuick Fix Friday

What I’m about to tell you is so incredibly simple, you’ll be mad you didn’t think of it on your own (unless you already know, in which case, carry on with your Friday). You don’t[…]

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Ways to Upcycle Your Plastic Reed Cases

November 3, 2015August 7, 2017 jennymaclayArticles

If you’re a single reed player (here’s looking at you clarinets and saxophones), you’ve probably hoarded enough plastic reed cases to build a small house for your cat.  These plastic sleeves are useful in safely[…]

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