Clarinet Blog.
How to Choose the Right Clarinet Reed Strength
Choosing the right clarinet reed strength has less to do with playing level than you might think. Learn how to recognise a reed that is too hard or too soft, what reed strength younger beginners should start with, how your mouthpiece affects reed choice, and when it actually makes sense to move up or down a strength.
How to Improve Your Clarinet Embouchure
A good clarinet embouchure is not defined by one fixed shape. This practical guide explains how the lower lip, jaw, chin, mouthpiece position and corners of the mouth influence reed vibration, tone quality, articulation and response.
How to Rotate Clarinet Reeds: Why Every Clarinetist Should Use a Reed Rotation System
Reed rotation is one of the simplest habits you can develop to improve consistency and reliability. Learn how to organise, test and maintain your reeds using a practical system trusted by experienced clarinet players.
How to Improve Tongue Speed and Articulation Quality on Clarinet
Master clarinet articulation with practical exercises that improve tongue speed, coordination, and note clarity. Learn how steady airflow, efficient tongue movement, and proper technique work together to create cleaner attacks, lighter staccato, and more confident playing at every tempo.
What Reed Strength Should Beginner Clarinet Students Use?
Reed strength can make a big difference to how easy or difficult clarinet feels for a beginner. This article explains what reed strength means, signs a reed is too hard or too soft, and why the right setup helps students develop clearer tone, better control, and more confidence.
The importance of allowing yourself to make mistakes.
Quite often when I’m teaching I see students who mentally don’t deal well with making mistakes. This got me thinking about how often I do this myself in my own practice,
Improving tongue speed and quality on clarinet
Clarinet articulation is not just about moving the tongue faster. This article explains how students can improve tongue speed, lighter tonguing, clearer staccato, finger-tongue coordination, and overall articulation quality through structured practice.
5 Values to apply when learning the clarinet .
Learning the clarinet requires the embodiment of some very particular values, which can be applied to all areas in your life.