Jane Collins 
If you are looking for a new clarinet but are on a tight budget, it can be tough to know which one to go for. There are a number of options on the lower end but finding one that won’t break the first week you get it needs a bit of research. To help you …
From the early ages of classical music through modern day jazz and swing, the clarinet has enjoyed a strong presence in the musical world. The success of the clarinet has been driven by some key players throughout history. Here are some of the world’s most famous clarinetists from a variety of genres and career decades. …
Buying your first bass clarinet can be a daunting thing. They are a lot more expensive than Bb clarinets and so knowing which ones are the best and what to look for can be tricky without some advice. To help, we’ve put together a first-time buyer’s guide to give you the knowledge to confidently know …
Proper embouchure is one of the hardest things to learn on any wind instrument and the clarinet is no exception to this. As a beginner, it may be hard to fully wrap your head around the embouchure, but it will come to you with practice. It’s okay if you don’t get it perfect right away …
Looking for a clarinet stand to keep your instrument safe? Not sure which ones are sturdy and won’t fall over? Well, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about buying a clarinet stand like what type is best, which ones to avoid as well …
As you progress on the clarinet you’re going to outgrow your instrument. You’ll find it doesn’t have the ability to play at the high and low ends of the clarinet’s range and you’ll quickly get frustrated. This is when it might be time to upgrade to a professional clarinet. But what features should you look …
When you have mastered the fundamental fingering, embouchure, and throat techniques on the clarinet, you will find that this little instrument offers a whole new world of sound possibilities. There are advanced techniques for expanding your skill level, as well as a plethora of ways to manipulate the instrument and the way you play it …
If you’re ready to buy an intermediate clarinet, you’re not new to the process and you’ve probably bought a clarinet before. However, choosing this instrument is a long-term investment and will cost considerably more than your last one so it can definitely put some added pressure on getting the decision right. In this post, we’re …
With its dark body and intricate shiny keys, and its warm tone, the clarinet is one of the most popular instruments today. It is relatively easy to learn and very versatile in the genres it is able to play. From its long history to its composition, there are many interesting facts about the clarinet that …
All clarinets come with a mouthpiece, so shopping for a new one may not seem like a priority. However, stock mouthpieces (the mouthpiece that comes with a clarinet) are almost always of subpar quality. This may lead you to believe that a clarinet doesn’t play well when the problem is, in fact, your mouthpiece. Picking …