Author: amy58103
Date: 2017-09-27 22:59
I am an adult, returning to the clarinet after a 20 year break.
My previous music education consisted of small group lessons in elementary school on the Bb soprano clarinet, some private lessons in middle school with the school band conductor, and some music theory classes in high school.
In middle school, I started learning the alto sax so I could join the jazz band. In high school, I learned the baritone horn because the marching band needed more brass, I played the bass clarinet in the concert band, and the baritone sax in the jazz band (I was really drawn to the lower bass lines at that time). In college, I played the alto sax in the marching band (I forget why I picked that instrument). In short, I could play several instruments, but none of them very well.
This time around I want to focus solely on the clarinet, and follow a more “classical” study. Eventually, I’d like to join a community orchestra and/or find a small chamber ensemble to play with. Right now I’m working my way through the Rubank Elementary Method to strength my embouchure, relearn the fingerings, how to count, etc.
I’m wondering what I should work on next. Originally I thought I’d just work my way through the Rubank series, but the Intermediate book isn’t really calling out to me and I don’t think I’m quite ready for the Advanced books. I know private lessons is recommended, but that isn’t in the budget right now.
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