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Columbus Symphony Orchestra Principal Clarinetist, Clarinet Teacher

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Fresh Ideas for Classical Music

On An Overgrown Path: Unblocking classical music’s arteries

by David H. Thomas • August 6, 2010

From an excellent and well established music blog “On an Overgrown Path”. Well said: Was Britten’s holy triangle of composer, performer and listener working its magic? As that holy triangle tells us, great music making only happens when creative energy…

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Fresh Ideas for Classical Music

How much theory is too much, or not enough, for general audiences?

by David H. Thomas • August 6, 2010

This perceptive comment appeared on a post about how much theory is too much in the attempt to deepen the understanding of classical music by novice audiences. It’s a fine line. Not enough, and the richness of the music is…

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Fresh Ideas for Classical Music

How to Kill Classical Music? Discuss Theory. There’s a better way.

by David H. Thomas • August 6, 2010

Discussing theory of music on a classical music station is not very smart. There are other ways to convey its complexity and character. Although I am a professional musician, even I would agree with the statements below, excerpted from a…

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Breathing Techniques, Musician's Life, Well Tempered Clarinetist

In defense of just lying around

by David H. Thomas • August 5, 2010

I needed a little self-healing today. As I lay on my back, I found my breath and rolled very very slowly to one side, then the other. Image Credit A video of me might show someone being quite lazy, just…

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Musician's Life

New Update on Reader Survey Results

by David H. Thomas • August 3, 2010

photo credit: SodaHead After several hundred answers, I can now report conclusive trends. (You are still welcome to add your votes, if you wish, at the Reader Survey) 1- Most readers like posts on subjects “Life as a Professional Musician”…

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Breathing Techniques, Musician's Life

Go Check out the first my first guest post of three over at…

by David H. Thomas • August 2, 2010

I am a guest poster at my friend Marion Harrington’s blog. Let me know what you think. Marion Harington’s blog. WooHoo!

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