Today's episode features clarinetist Michael Dean who is an accomplished performer and teacher and whom many may know as "Clarinet Mike" from his work with the popular blog of the same name. His blog (which can be found at clarinetmike.wordpress.com) has been accessed in 147 countries, 6 continents and counting! In this episode we discuss a wide range of topics ranging from how his blog got started, his CD recordings, and numerous practice and playing tips such as his "ARTC" system and the concept of loading and unloading ideas.