Home / Web reviews / Favorite blog posts / Favorite blog posts, June 2024 ByBret Pimentel June 30, 2024 Jenny Maclay (clarinet): Debunking Popular Clarinet Reed Myths See the woodwind blogs I’m following, and suggest others! Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
Favorite blog posts Favorite blog posts, May 2021 ByBret Pimentel May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 The Vintage Clarinet Doctor – Blog (Jeremy Soule): Clarinet Re-pad vs. Overhaul Jennet Ingle | Oboist: Five Thoughts on Returning to the Stage Joffe Woodwinds: The Dynamics of Breathing with Arnold Jacobs and David Cugell, M.D. Magic Reed (Kathy Sheinhouse): Geographical Considerations When Choosing An Oboe Reed Maker Best. Saxophone. Website. Ever. (Aleah Fitzwater): 10 Important Flute Tips For Saxophone Players See the woodwind blogs I’m following, and suggest others! Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
Favorite blog posts Favorite blog posts, January 2022 ByBret Pimentel January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 International Clarinet Association: Clarinet Music by Black Composers The Flute Examiner (Kelly Wilson): Performance Space Jade Bultitude (flute): 6 ways to stop you having a bad tone day! See the woodwind blogs I’m following, and suggest others! Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
Favorite blog posts Favorite blog posts, April 2021 ByBret Pimentel April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 Hodge Products, Inc.: Latest News (Rebecca Watson): BASSOON WIRE GAUGE: DOES IT MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Jenny Maclay (clarinet): The Science of Squeaking – What Your Squeaks are Trying to Tell You See the woodwind blogs I’m following, and suggest others! Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
Favorite blog posts Favorite blog posts, December 2018 ByBret Pimentel December 31, 2018July 18, 2022 Jennifer Stucki, oboist: The Causes of Loose Sides and Why It Matters eflatclarinetproject (Jennifer Fraley): Selecting an E-flat Clarinet Bill Plake Music: Why “Feeling Relaxed” Isn’t Always a Good Thing To Aim For When Playing Music International Clarinet Association (Paula Corley): Pedagogy Corner: Leonard Bernstein’s Sonata, Movement II: A Practice Duet for Two Clarinet Rodriguez Musical Services (Justin Stanley): Guest Article: Creating a Compelling Recital Program See the woodwind blogs I’m following, and suggest others! Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
Favorite blog posts Favorite blog posts, May 2022 ByBret Pimentel May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 The Flute Examiner (Jessica Dunnavant): I Can Hear Clearly Now Northwoods Oboe (“Kaitlyn”): Oboe Reed Care and Maintenance See the woodwind blogs I’m following, and suggest others! Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
Favorite blog posts Favorite blog posts, April 2020 ByBret Pimentel April 30, 2020August 30, 2021 ProneOboe (Jennet Ingle): Keeping My AIR to Myself and Top Six Reasons I Love Teaching Online Lessons Jennifer Cluff (flute): Rampal’s embouchure micromovements Jennifer Stucki, oboist: Tips for tips… (for tips??) Practice Monster (David Pope, saxophone): A Jazz Embouchure? and Creative Alternate Fingerings for Middle C-sharp Bill Plake Music (saxophone): Five Checkpoints For Healthy And Efficient Practice See the woodwind blogs I’m following, and suggest others! Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email