The Clarinet Ninja Podcast: Clarinet Lessons & Practice Tips
Episodes
Support vs. Volume: The Key to Better Clarinet Playing with David Sapadin
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Clarinet Ninja Podcast! In this episode, Jay sits down with longtime friend and accomplished clarinetist Dave Sapadin for a deep dive i...
Stuck in Your Clarinet Playing? Here's What's Really Holding You Back
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been frustrated with your clarinet progress, this episode will change everything. The problem isn't that you're not talented enough. The pro...
Playing clarinet with the 5th grade me
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is my first holiday season without my mom. While going through old recordings after her passing, I found something that stopped me in my t...
The Two Types of Practice That Transform Your Clarinet Performances
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever practiced diligently but struggled in performance? The problem isn't your playing—it's that you're only doing half the practice you ne...
Larry Guy with Clarinet Embouchure & Articulation Techniques | Adult Clarinet Players NEED This
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Guy has played on Broadway, with the New York Philharmonic, NYC Opera, and as principal clarinet of the Joffrey Ballet. But what makes this conv...
Clarinet Gear Guide: What to Buy at Every Budget with Josh Goo & Lynne Snyder | Part 2
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What clarinet equipment should you actually buy? Join Jay Hassler in this comprehensive clarinet gear guide with Quick Start Clarinet's Josh Goo and Q...
The Ultimate Clarinet Upgrade Guide: Budget-Friendly Tips That Actually Work (Part 1)
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what clarinet accessories are actually worth your hard-earned money? In this game-changing episode, Clarinet Ninja host Jay Hasler sits ...
Julian Bliss on His Stunning New Album: Lindberg & Aho Clarinet Concertos | Inside the Recording
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to record two groundbreaking clarinet concertos? Join us as we dive deep into Julian Bliss's extraordinary new album featuring the c...
James Danderfer — If Not Now: Clarinet, Bass Clarinet & The Van Gelder Sound
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarinetist/composer James Danderfer joins Jay to premiere his new album If Not Now (Celler Records), recorded at the storied Rudy Van Gelder Studio. ...
The Transformative Power of Jazz with Todd Marcus
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore how bass clarinet artistry and community work can inform each other. Todd shares how he writes from the life around him, wh...
Inside "New Picture": Hidden Lessons from David Gould on Bass Clarinet
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Gould shares the story behind New Picture, his new bass clarinet recording. We explore how the album took shape, working closely with composers,...
Clarinet Audition Secrets: The Audition Method for Clarinet by Benjamin Baron
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Preparing for a clarinet audition can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we explore The Audition Method for Clarinet by ...
Jazz vs Classical Clarinet: How One Teacher Shaped Two Totally Different Sounds
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if two clarinetists learned from the same master teacher, but ended up sounding completely different? In this episode, I talk with my friend of 3...
Clarinet, Crisis, and Change: How a Blood Clot Reshaped My Playing—and My Life
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We often think progress on the clarinet comes from focused effort—hours of practice, carefully chosen reeds, and targeted exercises. But sometimes, ...
ClarinetFest 2025 in Fort Worth! Why You Need to Be There + Behind the Scenes with ICA Leaders
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for the clarinet event of the year? 🎶 Join me for a fun and inspiring conversation with Dr. Cathy Wood, President of the Internationa...
From Crutches to Clarinets: What Injury Recovery Taught Me About Adult Learning
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Ever feel like your progress is slower than it should be? In this inspiring episode, I reflect on my journey recovering from a broken foot and th...
Inside the Art of Making Brad Behn Clarinet Mouthpieces
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎶 In Part 2 of our conversation with master craftsman Brad Behn, we dive deep into how he actually creates his legendary clarinet mouthpieces. From...
How Brad Behn Became a Master Clarinet Mouthpiece Maker
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎶 In this episode of the Clarinet Ninja Podcast, we sit down with world-renowned mouthpiece, barrel, bell, reed, and reed case maker Brad Behn. Dis...
Mitch Estrin: New York Philharmonic/University of Florida/ICA President shares his knowledge
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into Writing the Vandoren Wave, a compelling collection of essays by acclaimed clarinetist and educator Mitchell Estrin. This...
The Incredible Clarinet Journey of Ricardo Morales part 1
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1: Ricardo Morales – From Prodigy to Principal In the premiere episode of the Clarinet Ninja Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Ricardo...
The Incredible Clarinet Journey of Ricardo Morales part 2
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2: Ricardo Morales – Mastering the Clarinet & Finding the Right Gear In this episode of the Clarinet Ninja Podcast, Ricardo Morales retu...
Practice Smarter: The Clarinet Edition Part II with Dr. Molly Gebrian
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4: Molly Gebrian – Science-Based Practice Techniques Molly Gebrian returns to the Clarinet Ninja Podcast to dive even deeper into the scienc...
Practice Smarter: The Clarinet Edition with Dr Molly Gebrian
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3: Molly Gebrian – Learn Faster, Perform Better In this episode of the Clarinet Ninja Podcast, I’m joined by Molly Gebrian, violist, neuro...