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Dr. Larkin Sanders
- Jun 24
- 3 min
The Art of Commissioning: Etiquette for New Works of Art and Music
Commissioning a new piece of art or music is a thrilling venture. It bridges the gap between patron and creator, allowing for the birth...
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Dr. Larkin Sanders
- May 27
- 4 min
Understanding the Decay of Clarinets and the Value of Investing in a New Instrument
For many clarinetists, a clarinet is more than just an instrument; it’s a partner in their artistic journey. However, like any finely...
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Dr. Larkin Sanders
- Apr 7
- 3 min
Music is Good for Your Health
Music has been shown to have various positive impacts on human health across numerous studies. Here's a list of some ways music...
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Dr. Larkin Sanders
- Nov 21, 2023
- 2 min
Shop Small This Holiday Season
Shopping at a specialty small business with expert owners, like the Clever Clarinetist, can be a delightful experience. Unlike big box...
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Dr. Larkin Sanders
- Oct 17, 2023
- 2 min
Quotes about the Clarinet by Famous Composers
Have you ever wondered what composers throughout history thought about our favorite instrument, the clarinet? "The clarinet is one of the...
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Dr. Larkin Sanders
- Sep 19, 2023
- 2 min
Mantes-la-Ville: A Legacy of Woodwind Manufacturing
About two years ago, I took my first trip to Paris, France. Not only was it the vacation of a lifetime, but I was able to tour the Henri...
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Dr. Larkin Sanders
- Aug 15, 2023
- 2 min
Composers and Their Muses: Brahms + Mühlfeld
Johannes Brahms and Richard Muhlfeld had a symbiotic relationship that was instrumental in the development of Brahms's clarinet music....
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Dr. Larkin Sanders
- Jul 18, 2023
- 2 min
Composers and Their Muses: Weber + Baermann
Heinrich Baermann and Carl Maria von Weber were two of the most prominent figures in the classical music scene during the early 19th...
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Dr. Larkin Sanders
- Jun 20, 2023
- 2 min
Composers and Their Clarinet Muses: Mozart + Stadler
My next series of blogs will discuss the relationships between famous composers throughout history and the clarinetists for whom they...
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Dr. Larkin Sanders
- May 16, 2023
- 2 min
Mouthpiece Manufacturing: Milled or Molded?
When it comes to manufacturing hard rubber clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces, there are two primary methods: precision milling and...
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Dr. Larkin Sanders
- Apr 18, 2023
- 2 min
One Key at a Time: The Clarinet's [short] Origin Story
The clarinet is a woodwind instrument with a long and fascinating history that can be traced back to the late 17th century. The...
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Dr. Larkin Sanders
- Mar 21, 2023
- 2 min
Why Buy a Pro Horn?
The clarinet is a beautiful and versatile instrument that has been a staple of classical and jazz music for centuries. For those who are...
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Dr. Larkin Sanders
- Jul 14, 2019
- 1 min
Why I Created the Clever Clarinetist
Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved music. She didn't know how, but she always knew that she would make her mark on the world...
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