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Clarineat: The Clarinet Podcast

Sean Perrinwww.clarineat.com
Join host Sean Perrin as he discusses “all that’s new and neat with clarinet, with the neatest people in the industry” on the world’s most popular clarinet podcast. Past guests include distinguished artists such as Martin Fröst, Michael Lowenstern, and Lori Freedman, and product manufacturers such as Legere Reeds, Backun Musical Services, and Royal Musical Instruments. Check out the website at www.clarineat.com and be sure to subscribe to our email newsletter for a chance to win giveaways.
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Episodes

Episode 193 - Sean King of Légère

About Légère: Légère produces premium synthetic clarinet, saxophone, bassoon and oboe reeds. They are used by players in the most prestigious orchestras and on stages around the world. Légère reeds produce a warm, vibrant sound while remaining consistent and playable for a very long time. Learn more about Sean King and Légère at https://www.legere.com/ Support the show at www.patreon.com/clarineat

Sep 23, 202457 minSeason 9Ep. 193

Episode 192 - Taneea and Dawson Hull

Guest Bio: Taneea Hull began her musical career in Sioux Falls, SD, when she picked up the clarinet in her fifth grade band and studied with Chris Hill, the principal clarinetist of the South Dakota Symphony. Today, she is an active performer and teacher in the Memphis, TN area. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Clarinet Performance from the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, MD where she studied with Steven Barta. Taneea is principal clarinetist with the Jackson Symphony in TN and perf...

Sep 09, 20241 hrSeason 9Ep. 192

Episode 191 - Kornel Wolak

Guest Bio: Highly acclaimed for his musical imagination and astonishing versatility, “Control, and a smooth, elegant expressivity… are what make Wolak shine.” (John Terauds, the Toronto Star) Winner of Debut Atlantic Tour, Prairie Debut Tour, British Columbia Touring, Allied Concerts Tour (USA, 2016), the Royal Conservatory Concerto Competition and the Presser Music Award. Mr. Wolak performed with the renowned Quartetto Gelato. He continues to expand the clarinet repertoire by commissioning new ...

Jul 23, 202457 minSeason 9Ep. 191

Episode 190 - Jon Manasse

Guest Bio: Among the most distinguished classical artists of his generation, clarinetist Jon Manasse is internationally recognized for his inspiring artistry, uniquely glorious sound and charismatic performing style. Jon Manasse’s solo appearances include New York City performances at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts’ Avery Fisher Hall and Alice Tully Hall, Hunter College’s Sylvia & Danny Kaye Playhouse, Columbia University, Rockefeller University and The Town Hall, fourteen tours of J...

Jul 16, 202437 minSeason 9Ep. 190

Episode 189 - Aaron Irwin

Guest Bio: Critically acclaimed saxophonist, multi-woodwind player, and composer Aaron Irwin is a compelling voice of his generation. Known as a "lyrical alto saxophonist and a compelling original composer" (The New Yorker), Irwin is a sought-after commodity in the New York jazz scene. Aaron Irwin celebrates his latest project: (After) (Adhyâropa Records, 2024). His ninth album, it is a collection of works inspired by poetry as interactions between sound and verse weave together melancholy, eff...

Jul 09, 202454 minSeason 9Ep. 189

Ep. 188: Michael Lowenstern of Earspasm

Go to https://www.bovedainc.com and save 10% on your purchase with code CLARINEAT Thank you for watching Clarineat! Want to watch future interviews LIVE and ask guests YOUR listener questions? Join Clarineat LIVE. https://clarineat.com/live You can also join on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/clarineat --------- Subscribe to Clarineat: https://youtube.com/clarineat...

Nov 02, 202358 minEp. 188

Ep. #187: Performing Stockhausen's Harlekin with Barbara Bowowicz

Today's guest on the podcast is Barbara Borowicz, who is an international performing artist with a specialization in the work of Karlheinz Stockhausen's "Harlekin" for solo clarinet. This work involves not only 50 minutes of challenging, memorized music, but also dance, acting, stage lighting effects, and even an iconic costume. We discuss how Barbara came to love the piece, why it should be performed more often, how to get started with this type of music if you're interested in performing it, a...

Oct 26, 202344 minEp. 187

EP #186: Boveda 2-Way Humidity with Guy Balbaert

Go to https://www.bovedainc.com and save 10% on your purchase with code CLARINEAT Help support indie music recording at https://www.teesfortunes.com and get 10% off your first purchase with code CLARINEAT at checkout. Thank you for watching Clarineat! Want to watch future interviews LIVE and ask guests YOUR listener questions? Join Clarineat LIVE. https://clarineat.com/live You can also join on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/clarineat --------- Subscribe to Clarineat: https://youtube.com/clari...

Oct 03, 202338 minSeason 8Ep. 186

Ep. #185: Business and Budgeting for Musicians with Josh Goo

On Today's episode I am joined by Josh Goo from QuickStart Clarinet. We discuss making online content, clarinet pedagogy, music business, and how learning to budget your time and money will help improve your musical life. Get 15% off with code CLARINEAT15 at www.quickstartclarinet.com ----- Go to https://www.bovedainc.com and save 10% on your purchase with code CLARINEAT Thank you for listening to Clarineat! Want to watch future interviews LIVE and ask guests YOUR listener questions? Join Clarin...

Aug 10, 202357 minSeason 8Ep. 185

Ep. #184: Blending Genres with James and Graham Campbell

On Today's episode I am joined by James Campbell Graham Campbell. We discuss some of the differences between classical music and other genres, and how sometimes stepping outside of the classical realm might help you gain a better understanding of music, what it was like playing with legendary Canadian pianist Glenn Gould, and more. ----- Go to https://www.bovedainc.com and save 10% on your purchase with code CLARINEAT Thank you for listening to Clarineat! Want to watch future interviews LIVE and...

Aug 03, 202352 minSeason 8Ep. 184

Ep. #183: Review of The Music Lesson by Victor Wooten

On Today's episode I give my thoughts on The Music Lesson by Victor Wooten. This book had been suggested to me for years, and I am so glad I finally took the time to read it. Even if it is somewhat bizarre and fantastical at times, I'm sure it will be one of the most memorable musical books I read in my lifetime. Grab your own copy of this book here: https://amzn.to/47dzvy7 ----- Go to https://www.bovedainc.com and save 10% on your purchase with code CLARINEAT Thank you for listening to Clarinea...

Jul 27, 202335 minSeason 8Ep. 183

Ep. #182: Psychoanalysis and Music with Tommaso Lonquich

On Today's episode I'm joined by Tommaso Lonquich. Since we last spoke, Tommaso has continued his career as an active performer, but has also become a father and during the pandemic he also completed his study as a professional psychoanalyst. We discuss the relationship between these two fields and music, why more health industry workers should have musical experience, and more. ----- Go to https://www.bovedainc.com and save 10% on your purchase with code CLARINEAT Thank you for listening to Cla...

Jul 22, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 8Ep. 182

Ep. #181: Having a Multifaceted Career with Sean Osborn

On Today's episode I'm joined by Sean Osborn. We discuss his incredibly diverse career as an orchestral, chamber, and solo performer, composer, and he tells an amazing story about what it was like recording the music for the Microsoft Windows XP soundtrack. ----- Go to https://www.bovedainc.com and save 10% on your purchase with code CLARINEAT Thank you for listening to Clarineat! Want to watch future interviews LIVE and ask guests YOUR listener questions? Join Clarineat LIVE. https://clarineat....

Jul 13, 20231 hrSeason 8Ep. 181

180: From Musician to Millionaire with John Bura

John Bura is a musician turned millionaire who took his music degree and musical skills and pivoted into a career in software development and online education and has now sold over 1.5 million online courses. He shares his fascinating story about starting his own business during the 2008 financial crisis, why a music degree is super helpful in many fields outside of music, how he sees and finds opportunity, why it's okay to "fake it till you make it so you can be it," why he's found his way back...

Jun 15, 202356 minSeason 7Ep. 180

179 - Westley Hodges on Being True to Yourself

Today's special guest on the program is Westley Hodges who has a multifaceted career as a clarinetist, educator, church pianist and music director, and more. We discuss his experience finding music as his passion, why taking a salaried job in music might be the right choice for you, why sometimes you have to put yourself first, even if it means putting your career on hold, why the word "no" is important, teaching tips, and much more. Learn more about Westley at https://westleyhodges.com/ ....

Dec 16, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 6Ep. 179

178 - Arranging David Bowie's Blackstar with Evan Ziporyn

"I’ve always prided myself on doing whatever music came my way… the one thing I wasn’t doing, was the music I spent thousands of hours listening to and thinking about." - Evan Ziporyn Today on the show Evan Ziporyn returns to discuss his latest album project which features pop arrangements, why we both love and appreciate popular musical styles, and his recent recording of David Bowie's final album Blackstar. Evan also shares an amazing story of meeting Bowie after he sought out Evan for his wor...

Oct 18, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 6Ep. 178

177 - Fitness for Musicians with Angela McCuiston

"You get one body, and trusting it to the right person is really important for you to be able to do what you love most in the world: play music." - Angela McCuiston On today’s show I’m joined by Angela McCuiston who is a professional flutist and musician fitness specialist. We discuss injury prevention, fitness for musicians, and how her "Music Strong" music fitness consulting business can help you. Special offer: Save 10% with code CLARINEAT at checkout when you book consultation with Angela at...

Sep 17, 202255 minSeason 6Ep. 177

176 - Pregnancy and Parenting with Rachel Yoder

"You've got to have that solid basis to build on, so... you can still do what you need to do." - Rachel Yoder On today’s show I’m joined by Rachel Yoder, who is a Seattle-based clarinetist, adjunct professor of music theory, chamber music and clarinet at the DigiPen Institute of Technology, and Editor of The ICA’s “The Clarinet” magazine. We discuss making music during pregnancy, parenthood in general, and some of the physical changes that women experience as clarinetists and how to overcome the...

Sep 06, 202252 minSeason 6Ep. 176

175 - Passive Income for Musicians with Tonya Lawson

"If you can survive music school you can survive anything, and you can do anything." - Tonya Lawson On today's show I'm joined by Tonya Lawson who is a professional freelance musician and college professor turned SEO specialist and music business coach. We discuss Tonya's own journey, why musicians need passive income, how to build revenue streams, and Tonya's new courses. Join Clarineat: www.clarineat.com/join Special Offers: www.clarineat.com/offers Merch Store: www.clarineat.com/store...

Jul 28, 202242 minSeason 6Ep. 175

174 - Accelerate Your Music Studio with Kelly Riordan

"If you’re not making money it doesn’t matter how much you love it, at a certain point it will become resentment." - Kelly Riordan On today’s show I’m joined by Kelly Riordan who a clarinetist, pedagogue, and Co-Founder of Outside The Bachs, a program designed to support musicians in creating their own private music studios. We discuss why it’s ok to make money making music, how to build your studio, why you might want to consider business coaching, distancing music from money, and much more. Re...

Jul 12, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 6Ep. 174

173 - Dr. Nancy Williams on Imposter Syndrome

"When we're not valuing our own journey, we're not valuing our own vessel." - Dr. Nancy Williams In today's episode of I'm joined again by Dr. Nancy Williams who is a clarinetist and leadership life coach. On the last episode we talked about classical music improvisation, and today focus on her coaching work, how to beat imposter syndrome and overwhelm, and how we can "get back to busy" after the pandemic. Purchase her new book: https://amzn.to/3OxDHPq Subscribe to Clarineat: www.clarineat.com/j...

Jul 05, 202244 minSeason 6Ep. 173

172 - Dr. Nancy Williams on Classical Improvisation

"Why not add that element of excitement that must have happened back then?" - Dr. Nancy Williams In today's interview I'm joined by Dr. Nancy Williams who is a leadership and life coach, clarinetist, music educator, and author of a new book called "Woodwind Improvisitory Techniques of the Classical Era." Purchase her new book: https://amzn.to/3OxDHPq Subscribe to Clarineat: www.clarineat.com/join Episode Sponsors: Légère Reeds ( www.legere.com) , Backun Musical Services ( www.backunmusical.com )...

Jun 30, 202249 minSeason 6Ep. 172

Episode 171 - Jerome Bunke on The Heritage Collection

Today on the Clarineat Podcast, Jerome Bunke returns for the second time to the program to discuss Stanley Drucker’s Heritage Collection discs 8 and 9, for which he is the producer, and we also discuss the state of music post-covid, and some of his own upcoming CD and performance projects. As a Clarineat listener you can get a signed copy of these discs at www.digitalforce.com by using code "clarineat89" with your purchase.

Jun 17, 202248 minSeason 6Ep. 171

Episode 170 - Stanley Drucker on the Heritage Collection

Today on the Clarineat Podcast, the legendary Stanley Drucker returns for the third time to the program! We discuss his move to California from New York, what some of his hobbies were during his busy career, and of course his latest CD Release, the Heritage Collection, Discs 8 and 9. As a Clarineat listener you can get a signed copy of these discs at www.digitalforce.com by using code "clarineat89" with your purchase.

Jun 03, 202241 minSeason 6Ep. 170

Sam Sadigursky of the Philip Glass Ensemble

Sam Sadigursky shares his experience playing minimalist music with the Philip Glass Ensemble, jazz with Brad Melhldau, and tips for improvising as a classically-trained player. If you're looking for extra help, you might want to check out his series of Clarinet Etude Books! Join Clarineat and listen to the extended, ad-free GOLD edition at clarineat.com/join

May 17, 20221 hrSeason 6Ep. 169

Brazilian Music with Kristen Mather de Andrade

Today's special guest on the podcast is Kristen Mather de Andrade. She is a clarinetist with the prestigious West Point Band, and recently released her debut album called Clarão. We discuss what it's like performing, arranging and arranging Brazilian Music, both on clarinet and voice, what it's like playing with a Military Band, and more.

Mar 31, 202241 minSeason 6Ep. 168

Life, Family, and Music with Sean Perrin

Today’s episode of the podcast is part four of a series guest hosted by Joel Jaffe, and his guest today is me, Sean Perrin! I’m of course host of the Clarineat Podcast and OK Podcast radio shows, Online Sales and Marketing Manager for Backun Musical Services and Laskey Mouthpieces, Clarinet Faculty at Mount Royal University in Calgary, and a performing and recording artist in the Calgary area. I discuss some of my passions outside of music, ranging from cars to cooking, share some details about ...

Mar 16, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 6Ep. 167

Denise Gainey on Educating the Educator

Today’s episode of the podcast is part three of a series guest hosted by Joel Jaffe, and his guest today is Dr. Denise Gainey, who is the President of the International Clarinet Association, and Professor of Clarinet and Instrumental Music Education and Associate Chair of the Department of Music at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She discusses the importance of providing a solid education to young students by ensuring our educators themselves are well educated, how she inspires her own ...

Mar 08, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 6Ep. 166

Jessica Phillips on the Future of Orchestral Playing

Today’s episode of the podcast is part two of a series guest hosted by Joel Jaffe, and his guest today on the Podcast is none other Jessica Phillips, who is the Acting Principal Clarinet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and co-founder of the MET Orchestra Musicians Association. She discusses why your education is never over, even after you land your first big job, maintaining a busy schedule of up to seven shows a week with the Met, how to stay ahead of the game with social media, how to be ...

Mar 01, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 6Ep. 165

Diane Barger on Cancer and The Clarinetist

Today's episode of the Clarineat Podcast we are joined for the first time by guest host, Joel Jaffe as he discusses the highly sensitive and personal topic of cancer with Diane Barger, President-elect of the International Clarinet Association, and Professor of Clarinet, Chair of the Woodwind Area, and member of the Moran Woodwind Quintet at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Feb 21, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 6Ep. 164
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