Selmer Clarinet Masterclass Series

Advance your clarinet skills with these evergreen educational and inspirational videos from our world-class Selmer Clarinet artists.

Overview

Take your clarinet playing to the next level with these Selmer Clarinet Artist Masterclass lesson videos. Each course features outstanding musical guidance, techniques and tips, and exemplary performances from the instructors.

This video library is perfect for:
  • Intermediate and advanced players looking to improve their technique
  • Players seeking to add audition repertoire to their skill set
  • Any clarinet player needing the inspiration to keep strong on the journey
In this library you’ll learn:
  • Techniques to apply not only to the repertoire covered by the instructors but to all your playing
  • A delightful handful of essential etudes and solos to increase your technical skills
  • How to overcome challenges on the clarinet

Curriculum

Henri Selmer Paris Masterclass: Larkin Sanders, Clarinet

By Larkin Sanders
  • 0 Lessons
  • Larkin Sanders
  • Meet Larkin Sanders
  • Overview of the Topics
  • Explanation of Articulations
  • Variation 2 Explanation
  • Variation Play Along - Slow
  • Variation Play Along - Fast
  • Con fucco Section Explanation
  • 6/8 Section Play Along - Slow
  • 6/8 Section Play Along - Fast
  • Rose Etude 32 #13
  • What would you tell you 12 year old self when you get frustrated?
  • Do you play any instruments in addition to clarinet? If so, what?
  • Tell us about a memorable musical moment.
  • What are some musical selections you can't get enough of right now?
  • What is something you do every day to improve your skills?
  • What is something you've struggled with on your instrument, and how did you overcome it?
  • Tell us about The Clever Clarinetist
  • Tell us about some of the many things you do - and how you are able to balance the work with all the things you love.

Henri Selmer Paris Masterclass: Mariam Adam, Clarinet

By Mariam Adam
  • 19 Lessons
  • Mariam Adam
  • Meet Mariam
  • Overview of the Topics
  • Overview of the Clarinet Regimen
  • Explanation and Demonstration of Long Tones
  • Play Along - Long Tones
  • Explanation and Demonstration of Scales
  • Play Along - Scale Exercise Examples
  • Explanation and Demonstration of Etudes
  • Rose 32 #6 - Play Along
  • Rose 32 #7 - Play Along
  • Explanation and Demonstration of Sight Reading
  • Explanation and Demonstration of Solo Work
  • Final Thoughts on the Daily Regimen
  • Overview
  • Preparing Like a Pro
  • Thinking Like a Pro
  • Performing Like a Pro
  • What would you tell you 12 year old self when you get frustrated?
  • Do you play any instruments in addition to clarinet? If so, what?
  • What are some musical selections you can't get enough of right now?
  • What is something you do every day to improve your skills?
  • What is something you've struggled with on your instrument, and how did you overcome it?

Henri Selmer Paris Masterclass: John Cipolla, Clarinet

By John Cipolla
  • 42 Lessons
  • John Cipolla
  • John's Introduction
  • Overview of the Lessons
  • JC-M2 L1-final-John Cipolla
  • Preparing to Play
  • Listen
  • Play Along by Ear
  • Sing
  • Scaffolding and Imitation
  • What to Think About
  • Play in Different Keys
  • Not Looking
  • Let the Dynamics Sing the Melody
  • Practice Process - Part 1
  • Tuning with a Drone
  • Tuning to Play with Others
  • First Phrases
  • Dynamics
  • Reed Rotation
  • Recording Yourself
  • "Rhapsody" by Giacomo Miluccio
  • What would you tell your 12 year old self when you get frustrated?
  • What does a typical day look like for you?
  • What are some musical selections you can't get enough of right now?
  • What is something you've struggled with on your instrument and how did you overcome it?
  • When did you decide to become a professional clarinetist and how did this change your life?

Henri Selmer Paris Masterclass: James Campbell, Clarinet

By James Campbell
  • 68 Lessons
  • James Campbell
  • Introducing James Campbell
  • Topics Overview
  • Internalizing the Notes
  • Planting Rhythmic Seeds
  • Connecting Seeds to the Notes
  • Playing Everything but the Notes
  • More Mozart Tips
  • Coda Section
  • The 6/8 Section
  • Amazing Grace - Inner Line
  • Amazing Grace - Play Along
  • The Clarinetist as the Teacher
  • Mentally Preparing for Auditions
  • Opening the Imagination
  • Unbreakable Chain
  • Opening the Ear
  • Do you play any instruments in addition to clarinet? If so, what?
  • What are some musical selections you can't get enough of right now?
  • What is something you do every day to improve your musicianship?
  • What is something you've struggled with on your instrument, and how did you overcome it?
  • To what do you atribute to the longevity of your career?
  • Tell us how someone can become an illustrious musician regardless of where they are from.
  • Tell us about your lapel pin.

Henri Selmer Paris Masterclass: Stefanie Gardner, Bass Clarinet

By Stefanie Gardner
  • 93 Lessons
  • Stefanie Gardner
  • Stefanie's Introduction
  • Overview of Topics
  • Assembly
  • Cleaning
  • Posture, Position, Placement
  • Reed Strength
  • Embouchure
  • Air
  • Warm Ups
  • Daily Long Tones
  • Scales
  • Major and Minor Arpeggios
  • Voicing
  • Other Paterns
  • Intonation Tendencies
  • Fingerings
  • Articulation
  • Slap Articulation
  • Double Tonguing Articulation
  • Career Opportunities with Bass Clarinet
  • Methods for Bass Clarinet
  • What would you tell you 12 year old self when you get frustrated?
  • Do you play any instruments in addition to clarinet? If so, what?
  • What does a typical day look like for you?
  • What are some musical selections you can't get enough of right now?
  • What is something you do every day to improve your skills?
  • Describe a memorable musical experience.
  • When did you know you wanted to be a professional musician and how did that change your life?
  • What has been the most rewarding thing about your life in music?

Henri Selmer Paris Masterclass: Robert Spring, Clarinet

By Robert Spring
  • 123 Lessons
  • Robert Spring
  • Introducing Your Masterclass Instructor
  • Tuning with a Drone
  • Drone and Tuning Demo
  • Venting/Dampening
  • High Note Production
  • Bugle Calls
  • Long Tones Overview
  • Tonguing
  • Tongue Strengthening
  • General Overview and Tips
  • Alternate Fingerings / Sliding vs. Switching
  • Mind Body Connection
  • Scales
  • Four Duets for Four Demi-Clarinets
  • What is something you've struggled with on your instrument, and how did you overcome it?
  • When did you decide you wanted to play your instrument professionally? How did that change your life?
  • What do you practice every day?
  • What do you wish you did less of when you were a young artist?
  • What would you tell your 12-year-old self when they get discouraged?
  • Do you play any instruments in addition to clarinet?
  • What does a typical day look like for you?
  • Can you tell us about an outstanding musical experience?
  • If you could play a duet with any other musician, living or passed, who would it be?
  • Tell us about the beginning of your musical journey.

Henri Selmer Paris Interview: Darkson Magrinelli, Clarinet

By Darkson Magrinelli
  • 147 Lessons
  • Darkson Magrinelli
  • What advice can you give to anyone wanting to study abroad?
  • What is it like to be a student in a different country?
  • Tell us about what it is like to teach in another country?
  • When did you decide to play your instrument professionally?
  • Share with us a moment in your musical career that stands out or is particularly memorable.
  • What kind of music do you listen to the most?
  • What do you practice every day?
  • What have you found to be the most rewarding thing about being a professional musician?
  • What would you tell your 12-year-old self when they’re frustrated?
  • What is something you’ve struggled on with your instrument and how did you overcome it?