Favorite blog posts, May 2026

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Just one to share this month:

See the woodwind blogs I’m following, and suggest others!

Five little things that will make a difference in your next performance, audition, or competition

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Small fixes can make a big difference in young musicians’ success. There’s no substitute for lessons with a qualified teacher, but these are easy and (mostly) free.

Favorite blog posts, April 2026

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Hand-picked high-quality woodwind-related blog posts from around the web, April 2026 edition.

Mindset shifts for college music majors

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Here are some mindsets that I find can hold college music majors back from reaching their potential—or can launch them to the next level.

What I learned going back on the academic job market

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In 2009, I finished a doctoral degree in music performance, and landed a job at a small university in a rural area. Like many young academics, I assumed it would be a stepping stone. In those early years, I interviewed for a number of other positions, and generally found that they would be lateral moves. … Read more

Synthetic clarinet reeds follow-up

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I’ve posted a few times previously about synthetic reeds, which I believe are the inevitable future of woodwind playing. Last June (2025) I published an article in The Clarinet surveying the clarinet reeds currently on the market. Because The Clarinet doesn’t endorse specific products, I stuck to factual information about the reeds I sampled. Eight … Read more

Favorite blog posts, December 2025

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Hand-picked high-quality woodwind-related blog posts from around the web, December 2025 edition.