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Juno Launches New App

The major points of interest include the story of JUNO, a dealer locator, strength comparisons, and videos about the product - one featuring an interview with Bernard Van Doren who relates his reasoning behind the revolutionary new reed.
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Crossing The Break

Crossing the break is often one of the major problems a clarinet student may have. There are many reasons for this. This section of clarinet study will deal with that problem, and try to eliminate or at least ease the problem with which…
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Wind in the Reeds

What ever became of the clarinet choir? Sadly the popularity it experienced during the 1950s under the guidance of such greats as Don McCathren and Lucien Calliet faded as following decades saw school music programs contract, composers lose…
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Where Do I Start?

Every fall, right before the Illinois District/All-State Auditions, high school students from around the area and beyond call me to set up lessons. Usually, the student arrives in my office on time at the first lesson with a beautiful…
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Warming Up

The most basic and perhaps most important part of practicing is warming up. How you go about doing this is essential to your success on the clarinet. Use your time wisely to achieve the maximum results in the minimum amount of time.…
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