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He who stops being better stops being goodOliver Cromwell

After most concerts I review what I did musically and technically. I use the concert recordings when I do this, they are an invaluable tool.
I consider every aspect of my playing and setup. All areas that do not meet my ideal get worked on.

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Practice tips

How to Practice

You can spend hours playing and get nothing done. Unless you practice every day with focus and in an intelligent way, you won't develop artistically or technically and you won't have the ability to express yourself.

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Buying Instruments

clar3There are a lot of instrument makers out there offering a bewildering array of clarinets, flutes, saxophones at varying prices. For the beginner it can be hard to decide so here is some general advice.

 You get what you pay for.(for the most part)

I often have customers say to me "why would I want to pay $900 for a new student clarinet when I can get this one on EBay for only $99?".
Well, what makes the difference between these instruments?

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Training log

I have added a training log for those of us that like to workout. When you log in the link to it shows up in your menu. It's private so only you can see your entries. We need to stay in shape for life and for music. The hard part is getting started, here is a trick I use; do 1 push up then 1 sit up, 1 squat then kick the heavy bag 1 time with each leg. That wasn't so bad. now do 2 push ups,and 2 sit ups, 2 squats and kick the bag twice with each leg. Work your way up to 20. You will have done 210 push ups 210 sit ups ,210 squats and kicked the bag 420 times. Now your warmed up so on to the main workout :). Don't forget to stretch ( and consult a doctor before engaging in any exercise program) oh you can also use it to track your practice time as wellSmile.
Simon

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Ensemble etiquette

Don't be a selfish musician.

Classical musicians are generally a sensitive lot and indeed a lot of music is about and appeals to the higher nature of man. This make it all the more sad when selfish playing destroys the music for audience and musicians.

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