Here is an excellent article on musician injury. If you are suffering from an injury related to playing, please seek assistance. Do not hide or try to muscle through the pain.
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Imagination and Singing
Take seven minutes to sit at the feet of these musical giants who process music at a very deep level....far beyond the pedantic mechanics of playing an instrument. I am inspired.... are you? https://youtu.be/hnIjGICvfAU I’m grateful to Pianist/Teacher Emma Leiuman for posting this recorded ensemble of inspired voices. Leon Fleisher, Daniel Barenboim, Gyorgy Sebok and… Continue reading Imagination and Singing
Vandoren Optimum Switcheroo part 1
I'm not an equipment junkie, but I like to experiment with ligatures. My favorites are the Vandoren Leather (sometimes without an insert and sometimes with the black leather insert) or the Vandoren Optimum ligature. I've never understood why Vandoren only makes a silver plated Optimum ligature for clarinet. On a whim I called my favorite… Continue reading Vandoren Optimum Switcheroo part 1
Importance of Studying Other Genres
My piano professor at Eastman, Maria Louisa Faini, taught me to study the music of a composer's 'best' genre in order to understand that composer's piano works. For instance, she encouraged me to study Beethoven's symphonies...his voicing of chorales and use of dynamics, for example....in order to have a deeper understanding of how to approach… Continue reading Importance of Studying Other Genres
Welcome to Clarinet Divas by Diana Haskell
Clarinet Divas is a random collection of useful clarinet and musical tips. Happy exploring!
