Learning the clarinet? This guide is a rescue package offering an original and highly effective visual approach to mastering the basics of clarinet technique. Ideal for the self-taught clarinet player.
Why do I squeak?
How can I make a better sound?
Why do some notes sound weaker than others?
These commonly asked questions and many more are expertly considered – first understand the issue, then learn quickly how best to overcome it.
You will learn the basics of correct technique:
• How to create a beautiful warm tone – control of mouth and breath
• How to maximise your breathing capacity – control of the diaphragm
• How to achieve a fluid technique – control of hands and fingers
• How to tongue neatly – control of tongue
No more reading long dense texts.
Visualisation is used to introduce new concepts so that you can just get on and play. Learn how to harness your brain and you will ……
fast track co-ordination skills
practice more effectively
read more fluently
Louise Lawrence is a freelance woodwind musician and teacher with over thirty years’ experience. She takes a psychological approach to overcoming hurdles that limit playing potential. Her instructive style is warm, light and highly accessible.
Learning on your own is a lonely experience and without a witness to your endeavours it is all too easy to unknowingly acquire habits that are difficult to unlearn. This friendly little book will cost you a fraction of one music lesson. Order a copy today and pop it on your music stand. It will be there for you when you practice ~ your touchstone to dip into when you pause for breath.
Louise graduated from the London College of Music with ALCM and LLCM and after a further teaching qualification began her first post as Woodwind teacher for North Devon LEA, and subsequently as Clarinet and Saxophone tutor, at first for Blundell's School, then freelance. She teaches people of all ages and performs with a variety of Classical, Jazz and Klezmer ensembles. Her music projects include co-founding The High Park Community Music School, which provided opportunity for any child to learn an instrument; forming an adult band moving adults towards improvisation; and collaborating on workshops to teach children how to create art inspired by music. Since gaining a B.Sc (Hons) in Psychology, Louise has been developing Wizwind, an innovative teaching method that fast-tracks music learning.