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The Cauldron Scene if the Witches Were Clarinetists
Bass Clarinetist: “Thrice the squeaky reed hath split.” B-flat Clarinetist: “Thrice and once the barrel’s stuck.” E-flat Clarinetist:...
Dr. Larkin Sanders
Oct 28, 20241 min read
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The Ultimate Kansas City Exploration: My Local Insights
Greetings, dear travelers! When you venture over many miles to visit the Clever Clarinetist in Kansas City, Missouri, you step into a...
Dr. Larkin Sanders
Sep 14, 20243 min read
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The Art of Commissioning: Etiquette for New Works of Art and Music
Commissioning a new piece of art or music is a thrilling venture. It bridges the gap between patron and creator, allowing for the birth...
Dr. Larkin Sanders
Jun 24, 20243 min read
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Understanding the Decay of Clarinets and the Value of Investing in a New Instrument
For many clarinetists, a clarinet is more than just an instrument; it’s a partner in their artistic journey. However, like any finely...
Dr. Larkin Sanders
May 27, 20244 min read
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Music is Good for Your Health
Music has been shown to have various positive impacts on human health across numerous studies. Here's a list of some ways music...
Dr. Larkin Sanders
Apr 7, 20243 min read
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Shop Small This Holiday Season
Shopping at a specialty small business with expert owners, like the Clever Clarinetist, can be a delightful experience. Unlike big box...
Dr. Larkin Sanders
Nov 21, 20232 min read
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Quotes about the Clarinet by Famous Composers
Have you ever wondered what composers throughout history thought about our favorite instrument, the clarinet? "The clarinet is one of the...
Dr. Larkin Sanders
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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Mantes-la-Ville: A Legacy of Woodwind Manufacturing
About two years ago, I took my first trip to Paris, France. Not only was it the vacation of a lifetime, but I was able to tour the Henri...
Dr. Larkin Sanders
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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Composers and Their Muses: Brahms + Mühlfeld
Johannes Brahms and Richard Muhlfeld had a symbiotic relationship that was instrumental in the development of Brahms's clarinet music....
Dr. Larkin Sanders
Aug 15, 20232 min read
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Composers and Their Muses: Weber + Baermann
Heinrich Baermann and Carl Maria von Weber were two of the most prominent figures in the classical music scene during the early 19th...
Dr. Larkin Sanders
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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Composers and Their Clarinet Muses: Mozart + Stadler
My next series of blogs will discuss the relationships between famous composers throughout history and the clarinetists for whom they...
Dr. Larkin Sanders
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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Mouthpiece Manufacturing: Milled or Molded?
When it comes to manufacturing hard rubber clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces, there are two primary methods: precision milling and...
Dr. Larkin Sanders
May 16, 20232 min read
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One Key at a Time: The Clarinet's [short] Origin Story
The clarinet is a woodwind instrument with a long and fascinating history that can be traced back to the late 17th century. The...
Dr. Larkin Sanders
Apr 18, 20232 min read
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Why Buy a Pro Horn?
The clarinet is a beautiful and versatile instrument that has been a staple of classical and jazz music for centuries. For those who are...
Dr. Larkin Sanders
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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Why I Created the Clever Clarinetist
Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved music. She didn't know how, but she always knew that she would make her mark on the world...
Dr. Larkin Sanders
Jul 14, 20191 min read
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