Author: ThatPerfectReed
Date: 2014-05-17 22:41
Start with making sure the clarinet seals properly.
To do this assemble only the upper and lower joints together.
Next, and I know this sounds silly, but wear a pair of shorts.
Next, lightly jab the open end of the bottom joint into your thigh, directly against skin, creating a seal.
Next, with the fingers covering all holes, as if you were making the clarinet's lowest E, (i.e. the octave key not pressed) attempt to blow air from your mouth, into the top of the open upper joint. Also try sucking air out. Both directions should offer you resistance.
If they don't, that problem needs to be remedied, but is not a guarantee for why you are failing.
If that works, let us know, and we need to look elsewhere.
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