Dan @ FWE
@flamingwoodwindent.bsky.social
http://www.flamingwodwinds.com
D.M.A. in clarinet/saxophone/flute perf.
Clarinet and saxophone instructor for 30 years
Offering video lessons to anyone in the western half of the US and Canada
Also available to record clarinet and saxophone tracks for you
D.M.A. in clarinet/saxophone/flute perf.
Clarinet and saxophone instructor for 30 years
Offering video lessons to anyone in the western half of the US and Canada
Also available to record clarinet and saxophone tracks for you
Tomorrow I get to perform with the Eugene Symphony Orchestra. It's called "Voices of the Cosmos" and is a bunch of Sci-fi movie music and such. It's a ton of fun!
#symphony #livemusic #clarinet
#symphony #livemusic #clarinet
November 8, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Tomorrow I get to perform with the Eugene Symphony Orchestra. It's called "Voices of the Cosmos" and is a bunch of Sci-fi movie music and such. It's a ton of fun!
#symphony #livemusic #clarinet
#symphony #livemusic #clarinet
Intermediate to advanced clarinet students: If you don't have a copy of Paul Jeanjean's Vade Mecum du Clarinettiste, you should get one. If you think your finger technique is on point, work out of this book and learn that you have a lot of work yet to do.
It's fantastic!
It's fantastic!
September 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Intermediate to advanced clarinet students: If you don't have a copy of Paul Jeanjean's Vade Mecum du Clarinettiste, you should get one. If you think your finger technique is on point, work out of this book and learn that you have a lot of work yet to do.
It's fantastic!
It's fantastic!
Thought of the day: A long thread
No, you AREN'T getting "worse," your ears are able to hear more now.
No, you AREN'T getting "worse," your ears are able to hear more now.
September 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Thought of the day: A long thread
No, you AREN'T getting "worse," your ears are able to hear more now.
No, you AREN'T getting "worse," your ears are able to hear more now.
Holy buckets. I had forgotten how fun the Bassi Rigoletto Fantasia was once you start getting it (back) under your fingers.
Now, if I can just match Corrado Giufreddi's tempo at the end (quarter note=172), I'll be ready to go for my next recital!
Now, if I can just match Corrado Giufreddi's tempo at the end (quarter note=172), I'll be ready to go for my next recital!
September 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Holy buckets. I had forgotten how fun the Bassi Rigoletto Fantasia was once you start getting it (back) under your fingers.
Now, if I can just match Corrado Giufreddi's tempo at the end (quarter note=172), I'll be ready to go for my next recital!
Now, if I can just match Corrado Giufreddi's tempo at the end (quarter note=172), I'll be ready to go for my next recital!
Today's warmup was so bad, I feel like I need to do nothing but spend my life working out of the Vade-Mecum for the next week without allowing myself to touch actual music. Does my brain even remember that I have fingers that are supposed to work independently? It doesn't seem like it.
July 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Today's warmup was so bad, I feel like I need to do nothing but spend my life working out of the Vade-Mecum for the next week without allowing myself to touch actual music. Does my brain even remember that I have fingers that are supposed to work independently? It doesn't seem like it.
Bizarre freak accident:
Scanning REED 1 for "A Connecticut Yankee".
I removed the binding to use ADF.
Scanner is directly next to paper shredder.
Table of contents fell PERFECTLY in the shredder slot!
Bye bye, page.
WHEW! these books are all copies.
Scanner got turned off after that!
Scanning REED 1 for "A Connecticut Yankee".
I removed the binding to use ADF.
Scanner is directly next to paper shredder.
Table of contents fell PERFECTLY in the shredder slot!
Bye bye, page.
WHEW! these books are all copies.
Scanner got turned off after that!
July 2, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Bizarre freak accident:
Scanning REED 1 for "A Connecticut Yankee".
I removed the binding to use ADF.
Scanner is directly next to paper shredder.
Table of contents fell PERFECTLY in the shredder slot!
Bye bye, page.
WHEW! these books are all copies.
Scanner got turned off after that!
Scanning REED 1 for "A Connecticut Yankee".
I removed the binding to use ADF.
Scanner is directly next to paper shredder.
Table of contents fell PERFECTLY in the shredder slot!
Bye bye, page.
WHEW! these books are all copies.
Scanner got turned off after that!
This week, I'm with the Oregon Mozart Players! I am honored to be included. This concert will present the winners of the young artist competition. OMP will also join with the Eugene Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras! So, I get to play with an old student as well!
www.oregonmozartplayers.org
www.oregonmozartplayers.org
Oregon Mozart Players
www.oregonmozartplayers.org
May 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
This week, I'm with the Oregon Mozart Players! I am honored to be included. This concert will present the winners of the young artist competition. OMP will also join with the Eugene Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras! So, I get to play with an old student as well!
www.oregonmozartplayers.org
www.oregonmozartplayers.org
Question time! Give me your clarinet or saxophone questions, and I'll do my best to answer them. Have a playing problem you'd like help with? Let me know! Has there always been something bugging you about these instruments? I can help! Need advice as far as equipment? Ask!
Give me your questions!
Give me your questions!
May 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Question time! Give me your clarinet or saxophone questions, and I'll do my best to answer them. Have a playing problem you'd like help with? Let me know! Has there always been something bugging you about these instruments? I can help! Need advice as far as equipment? Ask!
Give me your questions!
Give me your questions!
Here's the link to the Eugene Concert Choir Website. Get your tickets now!
eugeneconcertchoir.org/2024-2025-se...
#Mozart #Bach
eugeneconcertchoir.org/2024-2025-se...
#Mozart #Bach
May 1, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Here's the link to the Eugene Concert Choir Website. Get your tickets now!
eugeneconcertchoir.org/2024-2025-se...
#Mozart #Bach
eugeneconcertchoir.org/2024-2025-se...
#Mozart #Bach
Listening to Jimmy Bosch and his Salsa band was the absolute best choice I have made to maintain my sanity at my brainless day job today.
#salsamusic
#salsamusic
May 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Listening to Jimmy Bosch and his Salsa band was the absolute best choice I have made to maintain my sanity at my brainless day job today.
#salsamusic
#salsamusic
Today was one of those days, as an adult with a family and a part time job, that I never did get to do any practicing. It hurts me physically every time that happens.
If you have the opportunity, get some time practicing. Don't take a second of that time for granted.
If you have the opportunity, get some time practicing. Don't take a second of that time for granted.
April 16, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Today was one of those days, as an adult with a family and a part time job, that I never did get to do any practicing. It hurts me physically every time that happens.
If you have the opportunity, get some time practicing. Don't take a second of that time for granted.
If you have the opportunity, get some time practicing. Don't take a second of that time for granted.
Reposted by Dan @ FWE
The vast majority of cane is grown in France and Argentina That means if you use reeds, they will be subject to those idiotic tarrifs in less than 90 days.
Yes, that includes synthetic reeds like Légère, and Forestone. Venn, and the Silverstein synthetics are made in the US.
Yes, that includes synthetic reeds like Légère, and Forestone. Venn, and the Silverstein synthetics are made in the US.
April 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The vast majority of cane is grown in France and Argentina That means if you use reeds, they will be subject to those idiotic tarrifs in less than 90 days.
Yes, that includes synthetic reeds like Légère, and Forestone. Venn, and the Silverstein synthetics are made in the US.
Yes, that includes synthetic reeds like Légère, and Forestone. Venn, and the Silverstein synthetics are made in the US.
Reposted by Dan @ FWE
Hey! Reed players! Listen up!
I highly recommend that you all purchase your year's worth of reeds NOW. Most reeds are not made in this country, and even if they are, like D'Addario, the cane they are made from is not grown here.
I highly recommend that you all purchase your year's worth of reeds NOW. Most reeds are not made in this country, and even if they are, like D'Addario, the cane they are made from is not grown here.
April 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Hey! Reed players! Listen up!
I highly recommend that you all purchase your year's worth of reeds NOW. Most reeds are not made in this country, and even if they are, like D'Addario, the cane they are made from is not grown here.
I highly recommend that you all purchase your year's worth of reeds NOW. Most reeds are not made in this country, and even if they are, like D'Addario, the cane they are made from is not grown here.
Hey! Reed players! Listen up!
I highly recommend that you all purchase your year's worth of reeds NOW. Most reeds are not made in this country, and even if they are, like D'Addario, the cane they are made from is not grown here.
I highly recommend that you all purchase your year's worth of reeds NOW. Most reeds are not made in this country, and even if they are, like D'Addario, the cane they are made from is not grown here.
April 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Hey! Reed players! Listen up!
I highly recommend that you all purchase your year's worth of reeds NOW. Most reeds are not made in this country, and even if they are, like D'Addario, the cane they are made from is not grown here.
I highly recommend that you all purchase your year's worth of reeds NOW. Most reeds are not made in this country, and even if they are, like D'Addario, the cane they are made from is not grown here.
Check out this upcoming concert by the Eugene Concert Choir. It is Joan Szymko's Shadow and Light. This piece explores Alzheimer's. It is one of the top 5 most important works of my life. Please click on the link below and purchase your tickets now:
eugeneconcertchoir.org/2024-2025-se...
eugeneconcertchoir.org/2024-2025-se...
Shadow and Light; An Alzheimer's Journey - Eugene Concert Choir
Shadow and Light; An Alzheimer’s Journey Purchase Tickets Soloists: We are so excited to introduce the four increadible guest soloists that will be peforming with us for these two great masterworks!...
eugeneconcertchoir.org
April 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Check out this upcoming concert by the Eugene Concert Choir. It is Joan Szymko's Shadow and Light. This piece explores Alzheimer's. It is one of the top 5 most important works of my life. Please click on the link below and purchase your tickets now:
eugeneconcertchoir.org/2024-2025-se...
eugeneconcertchoir.org/2024-2025-se...
www.swingshiftjazzorchestra.com
One of my jobs is as lead alto with the Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra.
We have a performance with Pete Olstad coming up next Saturday, March 8th. More info in the link. I highly recommend this show!
#jazz #saxophone #trumpet #livemusic
One of my jobs is as lead alto with the Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra.
We have a performance with Pete Olstad coming up next Saturday, March 8th. More info in the link. I highly recommend this show!
#jazz #saxophone #trumpet #livemusic
Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra
Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra is a Eugene, Oregon based big band that features some of the Willamette Valley's finest jazz musicians. We are the current resident band with the Wildish Community Theater i...
www.swingshiftjazzorchestra.com
February 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
www.swingshiftjazzorchestra.com
One of my jobs is as lead alto with the Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra.
We have a performance with Pete Olstad coming up next Saturday, March 8th. More info in the link. I highly recommend this show!
#jazz #saxophone #trumpet #livemusic
One of my jobs is as lead alto with the Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra.
We have a performance with Pete Olstad coming up next Saturday, March 8th. More info in the link. I highly recommend this show!
#jazz #saxophone #trumpet #livemusic
In all of the years I have worked on articulation, it has never been fast. I've always struggled with it. This is one of those rare moments that I actually felt good about it.
This is an exercise that I haven't done in a long time. I still cannot believe that I was articulating 16th notes at quarter note =172. I had to video to make sure. Not perfect, but close.
#clarinet #articulationexercise #practice
#clarinet #articulationexercise #practice
February 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
In all of the years I have worked on articulation, it has never been fast. I've always struggled with it. This is one of those rare moments that I actually felt good about it.
I'm bringing over some things from my personal account. This account will be strictly music and teaching.
played this a lot over the years. Always from an original, hand-written part by Simon Sargon himself. Since I lost the piano part, I ordered a new copy. A HUGE upgrade! Properly typeset and everything! I'll miss the old part, though.
Performing this twice this spring.
#clarinet #clarinetandpiano
Performing this twice this spring.
#clarinet #clarinetandpiano
February 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I'm bringing over some things from my personal account. This account will be strictly music and teaching.
A fundamental shift happened during COVID lockdowns we've yet to recover from. This last weekend, at our Solo and Ensemble Festival, there were only 3 clarinets and 4 saxophones performing, and only a single woodwind ensemble!
February 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A fundamental shift happened during COVID lockdowns we've yet to recover from. This last weekend, at our Solo and Ensemble Festival, there were only 3 clarinets and 4 saxophones performing, and only a single woodwind ensemble!
Greetings Bluesky! Keep watching this spot for music performance clips, and tips for playing clarinet and saxophone.
I want to have fun and engage with you all as a performer and teacher! Let's make Bluesky THE place for music content!
#clarinet #musicteacher #saxophone #classicalmusic #jazz
I want to have fun and engage with you all as a performer and teacher! Let's make Bluesky THE place for music content!
#clarinet #musicteacher #saxophone #classicalmusic #jazz
February 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Greetings Bluesky! Keep watching this spot for music performance clips, and tips for playing clarinet and saxophone.
I want to have fun and engage with you all as a performer and teacher! Let's make Bluesky THE place for music content!
#clarinet #musicteacher #saxophone #classicalmusic #jazz
I want to have fun and engage with you all as a performer and teacher! Let's make Bluesky THE place for music content!
#clarinet #musicteacher #saxophone #classicalmusic #jazz