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In this episode of the podcast, Jason Heath discusses his brand new book called "Winning the Audition" in which he combines his personal wisdom on the topic with that of dozens of guests he's featured on his podcast over the years.

Jason has generously offered the Clarineat audience free access to the forward of the book at Contrabassconversations.com/Clarineat and one lucky winner will get the chance to win a signed copy of the paperback edition. Join the Clarineat email list for a chance to win at www.clarineat.com/subscribe.

In this episode of the podcast co-hosts Sean Perrin and Andrew Morrow hold a debate on topics discussed in the Clarineat Community on Facebook. This week's topics include: Which way should you pull the swab (and does it matter)? Does key plating make a difference for sound, feel, and response? Is humidification really necessary? And thoughts on individually-wrapped reeds.

Debates are held every Wednesday in the Clarineat Community on Facebook. Thanks to all who contributed to the conversation, and if you'd like to get involved please see Clarineat.com/Group and I will add you.

In this episode of the podcast, Peter Cigleris discusses his professional career as a freelance clarinetist in London, his latest album called "English Fantasy," and how he became an early adopter of the Backun MoBa clarinets, in spite of being half way around the world at the time of their release.

Throughout the conversation, Peter shares some truly valuable advice that all clarinetists can use no matter their career goals, including the importance of finding balance between your artistic, business, and family life, and ensuring that you are on the right path musically. Join the Clarineat email list for a chance to win a signed copy of "English Fantasy" at www.clarineat.com/subscribe.

On this episode of the podcast, Clark W. Fobes discusses his professional playing and doubling career (including what it's like to play on movie soundtracks), and his world-renown line of mouthpieces, barrels, and bells. We go into great detail about the art of his craft, and Clark even shares some information about some exciting upcoming products.

Join host Sean Perrin as he discusses how clarinetist Eric Salazar grew his Facebook artist page by 6000% in 2016 alone. Although he's just 24 years old and a recent university grad, he is now the second most followed clarinetist on Facebook, second only to Martin Fröst.

Join host Sean Perrin as he reflects back on the top 10 moments from the first season of the Clarineat podcast. Featured interviews include Martin Fröst, Michael Norsworthy, Lori Freedman, Evan Ziporyn, Michael Lowentern, and more.

Join guest host Jason Heath from the popular Contrabass Conversations podcast as he interviews Clarineat host and founder, Sean Perrin. They discuss the art of interviewing and podcasting, lessons learned along the way, and surprising behind-the-scenes tips and tricks that go into producing great online content.

In today's episode I speak with Wes Rice who is the founder of Rice Clarinet Works. We discuss maintenance tips that every clarinetist can us, his custom clarinet selection process, Wes's line of Barrels and bells including his amazing "Industrial" barrel that is a collaboration with metal artist Chris Bathgate

Today on the show I speak with Brittany Bauman, who is the Office Manager for Nuvo Instrumental. We discuss the unique, fun, and even colorful instrument line that Nuvo offers young students. We also go over some of the benefits of these instruments for beginning music students, why teachers might be interested in using them in their classroom, and a clarinet celebrity who you might be surprised got their start on one of these instruments!

Today on the show I speak with Josh Redman who is the Clarinet Product Specialist with D'Addario Woodwinds. We discuss Josh's role at D'Addario, what it was like studying with Kal Oppermann, and, of course, we speak extensively about the "new era of craftmanship" at D'Addario Woodwinds and how this mentality affects their reeds, mouthpieces, and other products.