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In today's episode I speak with Michael Lowenstern, who is someone that I've been looking forward to sitting down and speak with long before this podcast even began. However, we had so many listener questions submitted for Michael, that I decided to give up the floor entirely to listeners. Learn about Michael's gorgeous all-black bass clarinet, some of his gear and practice recommendations, what he wished he know about being a musician, and much more. For full show notes please see www.clarineat.com.

In today's episode I speak with Elena Xanthoudakis, who is the Director of Kroma Editions. We chat about her new CD called "The Captive Nightingale" which features late Romantic music for clarinet, voice, and piano. Elana shares her re-discovery of this music, details about recording the album, and why she's so passionate about chamber music, even though she also juggles a successful opera career.

In this episode of the Clarineat podcast, clarinetist Laura Grant shares her thoughts on making your own reeds. We discuss how to go about making your own reeds, why you might want to start, where to source products, what kinds of products you'll need to get started, and even the financial and performance benefits of doing so. If you've even wondered about making your own reeds, this episode is for you!

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.

Clarineat host Sean Perrin shares his thoughts and experiences from ClarinetFest 2016 in Lawrence Kansas. Learn about some of the great performances and vendors, what's it's like to volunteer at the festival, how to plan your schedule, and why you definitely need to go next year. Discussion Topics: Travel to the venue Accomodations Volunteering at the festival The "goodie" bag Performance highlights Eddie Daniels Ben Lulich Mattius Muller with SABre David Shifrin Exhibitor/Manufacturer Highlights Backun Musical Services Uebel Clarinets Pereira 3D Clarinet Innovations

Today on the Clarineat podcast my guest is Vancouver's Francois Houle. We spend the entire episode focusing on extended techniques including tips for those who would like to start for the first, and the importance of adjusting your "ear attitude" so you can appreciate this type of music. Biography Clarinetist François Houle has established himself as one of today's most inventive musicians, in all of the diverse musical spheres he embraces. Inspired by collaborations with the world's top musical innovators, François has developed a unique improvisational language, virtuosic and rich with sonic embellishment and technical extensions. A sought after soloist and chamber musician, he has actively expanded the clarinet's repertoire by commissioning some of today's leading Canadian and international composers and premiering over one hundred new works. A founding member of critically acclaimed ensembles such as Sea and Sky, The Turning Point Ensemble and Standing Wave, François has also collaborated with leading ensembles in Canada, including ECM+, Bozzini Quartet, Fibonacci Trio, among others. He has been listed on numerous occasions in Downbeat magazine's Readers and Critics' Polls as "Talent Deserving Wider Recognition" and "Rising Star".

Today on the Clarineat podcast my guest is Vancouver's François Houle. We discuss how François found his musical voice and became an incredibly diverse and successful performer. We then focus on three of his albums: Rue Paul Fort, Double Entendre, and Aerials, and briefly touch on the recording session for the pop song called "How it Goes" from Canadian rock music icon Matthew Good's album "Lights of Endangered Species," which includes Francois on clarinet. Biography Clarinetist François Houle has established himself as one of today's most inventive musicians, in all of the diverse musical spheres he embraces. Inspired by collaborations with the world's top musical innovators, François has developed a unique improvisational language, virtuosic and rich with sonic embellishment and technical extensions. A sought after soloist and chamber musician, he has actively expanded the clarinet's repertoire by commissioning some of today's leading Canadian and international composers and premiering over one hundred new works. A founding member of critically acclaimed ensembles such as Sea and Sky, The Turning Point Ensemble and Standing Wave, François has also collaborated with leading ensembles in Canada, including ECM+, Bozzini Quartet, Fibonacci Trio, among others. He has been listed on numerous occasions in Downbeat magazine's Readers and Critics' Polls as "Talent Deserving Wider Recognition" and "Rising Star". kyap4y5f

In this episode of the Clarineat Podcast, host Sean Perrin shares a 6 month update on the podcast. We start with a retrospective, go over some interesting stats (including why we need more ladies listening!), the 2016 summer tour, upcoming guests and more. Discussion Topics: The first 6 months of Clarineat Clarineat website and podcast stats 10 thousand listens 30 thousand page views Top 5 Episodes, Countries, Cities, and more 85% men, only 15% women(!?) Clarineat Summer 2016 Tour What's coming up next on the podcast How to support the podcast going forward Share the show with others Leave a review on iTunes Shop in the store Affiliate links

Phil Lambert was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. After completing his Music Degree, Phil relocated to Melbourne, Australia where he continued his musical career as a composer, teacher and performer and established his own company Cloudbreak Music®. Phil has now composed for Feature Films, Film Trailers, Short Films, Media Projects and TVCs, performed live at various venues, radio stations and an appearance on T.V as well as receiving radio play for his compositions along with interviews throughout Australia and New Zealand. He has also built a successful private woodwind teaching business and created the internationally recognised product Classical Fingers®. As a music educator, Phil has been teaching Clarinet, Saxophone and Flute for 18 years and now teaches privately from his studio in Kensington, Melbourne. Phil believes that private tuition is important as it not only establishes a bond between teacher and student, but it allows him to personally focus solely on each student's needs at the particular level they are at; "Every student is different so every lesson needs to be tailored to suit their ability and potential." During Phil's years of teaching woodwind he encountered numerous players, both beginners and advanced, that naturally played the clarinet by lifting their fingers too high so he started experimenting with the idea of using a device to help reduce this movement. In 2011 Phil started developing a prototype that his students could use on a more regular basis away from the lesson and in 2014 the evolution of Classical Finegrs was finally realised. Since its release, Classical Fingers has now been sold to 28 countries including to: Teachers, Students, Stores, Universities, High Schools and Distributors. It has also won various Design Awards and has been exhibited in Australia, Korea, Frankfurt and USA. Phil is currently devloping Classical Fingers for the Flute. Links Classical Fingers Cloudbreak Music Discussion Topics The excitement of composing The musician and composer as small business owner Phil's company "Cloudbreak Music" Moving to Australia from New Zealand Why Classical Fingers was invented The development and design of Classical Fingers Teaching and learning with Classical Fingers Who is this product for? How can teachers use classical fingers? How can students use classical fingers? Where is classical fingers available for purchase?

Today on the podcast I speak with Pianist, techie, author, teacher and entrepreneur Hugh Sung, who has been described as a modern day "renaissance man". As a pianist, Hugh served on the faculty of The Curtis Institute of Music for 19 years and has recorded over a dozen albums and collaborated with some of the world's leading musicians and orchestras. As a techie, he pioneered the use of digital sheet music and co-founded AirTurn, a company that makes wireless pedals for turning iPad and computer pages hands free. Hugh leverages his love of technology to teach hundreds of students around the world through his Online Popular Piano School at ArtistWorks, and is also the host of a popular weekly podcast, "A Musical Life", a show where he shares stories about making music and the things that move our souls. Through his online Mastermind group at "A Musical Life Mastermind", Hugh empowers musicians to gain entrepreneurial skills to help them achieve their musical and financial dreams. In his free time, Hugh loves to cook and is currently obsessed with the joy of making Indian flatbreads. We discuss Hugh's successful podcast and mastermind, his recent interview with none other than the famous cellist Yo-yo ma, being a digital paperless musician, the AirTurn, online teaching, and working as, and with, collaborative pianists. The giveaway for today's episode of the podcast is a lifetime subscription to the "A Musical Life Mastermind" with Hugh sung which is just an amazing opportunity. If you'd like to be eligible to win this and other exciting giveaways mentioned on the podcast, please be sure to subscribe to our email newsletter at clarineat dot com. Today's Clarineat Coda, which is the new listener mail portion at the end of the episode features a question from Sue Ryall, and some Baroque arrangements composed by Thomas Bassett. Links Hugh Sung, Pianist A Musical Life Podcast A Musical Life Mastermind Artist Works Teacher Website Air Turn: The Page Turning Pedal for iPad "From Paper to Pixels" - Hugh Sung's Book Discussion Topics A Musical Life Podcast Choosing podcast guests Interviewing Yo-Yo Ma Blogging as a precursor to podcasting Who is your dream podcast guest? Being a paperless musician Inventing the Air Turn page turning pedal The "A Musical Life" Mastermind Working with collaborative pianists Learn to "see" with your ears What are your favorite pieces in the Clarinet repertoire? Pet peeves of being a collaborative pianist How do you feel about the "A" word (accompanist)? Teaching at an online piano School Mentioned: Yo-Yo Ma Silk Road Ensemble Air Turn Page Turinng Pedal Artist Works: Hugh Sung, Piano