HELP! My Clarinet is __?!: A Guide to Troubleshooting Common Clarinet Conundrums

This webinar offers a practical, comprehensive approach to diagnosing and correcting frequent clarinet challenges such as squeaks, intonation issues, tone quality concerns, articulation inconsistencies, response problems, and “why-is-it-doing-that?!” moments that every music educator encounters. Drawing on extensive experience working collaboratively with band directors and students, corrective strategies that support both students and teachers will be demonstrated. These strategies are effective for beginners learning fundamental sound production through experienced students who are still wrestling with persistent issues. Educators will also learn how to approach diagnostics as an essential part of developing independent, self-guided learners in the classroom. In this session, we will discuss and review listening and visual examples, as well as a written troubleshooting guide for immediate use in the classroom.

Brooke Miller is an accomplished clarinetist and dedicated educator, currently serving as Assistant Professor of Woodwinds and Music Education at Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado, where she also maintains a vibrant private studio. She is passionate about guiding students toward becoming independent, well-rounded musicians who perform with a true sense of artistry. A strong advocate for new music, Brooke has collaborated on numerous premieres, recordings, and musical projects both in the U.S. and abroad. She earned her DMA in Clarinet Performance from the University of North Texas and holds a Master of Music from Ithaca College, and a Professional Performance Certificate and a Bachelor of Music Education from The Pennsylvania State University.

NAfME presents this live virtual event at no charge to all as a service to the music education profession. To register, you must enter your NAfME member information or create a nonmember account. After registering, check your email for instructions. A recording of this program will be available to all registrants for one week following the live event. Members can also view archived NAfME webinars in the NAfME Academy.

The views expressed are those of the presenter; they do not necessarily reflect the views of NAfME.