Sorry, Membership in the Clarinet Transformation Community is now Closed.
Michelle will send out an announcement via email when membership reopens.
Do you want to play clarinet better, but feel stuck, or unmotivated? Join the community that helps you transform your Tone, Technic, Musicality, Rhythm and gives you the Joy of Making Beautiful Music
Membership is open for a limited time to the Clarinet Transformation Community which gives you the step-by-step systems for YOU to improve the most quickly. Membership is available for $1.38/day and most people improve more in 3 months here than during the full 12 months prior to membership. There are special classes for ALL levels of experience so that you get the teaching you need for your next steps.
New Membership only open until March 7, 2022
Listen to this video from Michelle to learn how the Clarinet Transformation Community has helped clarinetists from all over the world.
Get rid of your clarinet frustrations and get clarity on what you need to do next to improve so that you can have fun making the music that you love.
This is what you need to take your clarinet to higher levels of performance, improve your confidence and sound better to those around you. Improve your tone quality, your high notes, your ability to play music more expressively and so much more. It is time to get rid of those frustrating squeaks and squawks and start enjoying the music that you love to play!
Your Membership in the Clarinet Transformation Community Includes
β Clarinet Masterclasses - You will learn a tremendous amount by watching other clarinetists struggle with (and improve) the same challenges that you experience. This Community within your masterclass becomes an important source of support and motivation for each other, which helps you learn within a supportive and inspiring community. You can ask any clarinet questions for regular support and feedback to help you improve faster. You will find beginner, advanced and all-level masterclasses. Most people play live about once every 2 months.
β Upload Videos for Feedback Anytime - In between your live masterclass lessons, you can upload videos for feedback in the community and receive a personal video mini lesson on what you can do to improve. We show you how to do this and this gives you ongoing support as you need it.
β Themed Clarinet Workshops - Each month of the Clarinet Transformation Commuity will have a theme that includes resources such as music and technic classes to reinforce it. Themes include improving Tone, Articulation, Finger Technic, Best Practises, Ensembles, Musicality & Expression, Performance Anxiety/Mindset for Success, Rhythm....
β Guided Practise Sessions - Do you sometimes find it challenging to motivate yourself to practise? Once you start, are you easily distractible? There is power in having group support. Our online practise sessions allow you to have a warm-up with one of our clarinet experts, clarify your "practise goals" and then simply commit to 45 minutes of practise with clarinetists from all over the world.
β Membership in the Clarinet Transformation Online Community - Meet people to play duets with, find a practise buddy, enjoy member Show & Tells, share clarinet resources, cheer each other on, make friends and more. Our exclusive online community will become a place where you connect with like-minded clarinetists from all over the worlds who support you and cheer you on. Special events in this group may include group online ensembles and the chance to upload your videos for feedback. This is also where you will find replays for all of our sessions together.
β Clarinet Transformation Pathways (currently in development) - There will be 10 Levels of clarinet exercises and repertoire that you can aspire to master. There is a syllabus outlining the requirements for each level. They comprise of finger patterns (ex. scales/arpeggios), air patterns (tone/long tone/blowing exercises), repertoire, rhythm work and sight-reading. The more advanced the level, the more material there is to evaluate. All community members can access the special workshops related to the music and exercises from this program.
If you want more thorough information, there is a longer video from Michelle below.
Read what members of the Clarinet Transformation Community say about the value of this program
Kathy S.
Michelle, you have transformed not only my clarinet playing, but my whole year. I learned to do things I never thought I would. Besides that the community of international clarinet players was a gift that I never even knew I could want, much less have. Thank you from the barrel of my clarinet and the bottom of my heart for all you have given us through your expert leadership and musicianship! I hope to continue with whatever the next adventure might be and get to keep seeing and hearing you and some of the community! With much appreciation.
Ann L.
Michelle, your great talent and creativity in designing such a wonderful way to not only improve our ability to play clarinet, but also to to turn this time into such a positive experience, simply astound me. It has been a real privilege to be part of this community, my only regret is that I didn't join earlier. Thank you so much.
Iris R.
For me this year, this program has meant more than I thought it ever could! The clarinet instruction, of course, all of us with our myriad strengths and weaknesses come to learn, to share, and to be ourselves in community to emerge better--which we all have! But we all always indirectly learn more than we intend, and I believe that experiencing this course has given me increased hope for a better world: that the Ideals of the Enlightenment are again standing tall (Existentialism is growing up!) to assert that people can be together in harmony and in peace to accomplish good things. What we have experienced is leadership toward that end. Michelle and her staff provided the structure, gave us the tools, and we, to our credit, worked within that structure with those tools. But without an enabling environment and strength of character that leadership provides, a program either prospers or not. I believe that we are feeling that we all have prospered. The positive emotional tenor that Michelle brings to her endeavours is in short, catching! We respond by being positive, more self-objective, and happy. We grew during a Pandemic! Michelle and all who enable her: you are beacons of light! Thank you for showing us the way through some murky, dark times!!! I don't want to leave--wait--we don't have to! Yeaaaa! Later, Iris
Troy H.
The teenager in me wants to simply say, “OMG! You’re amazing and so is this program!” You probably understand my feelings just from that. But the adult in me wants to elaborate. You and these transformation programs have had a huge impact on my life. As someone else said, you opened a door into a world that’s new to me. A wonderful world. I call you the fairy godmother of music and the clarinet. You just seem to float down from a cloud with your magic wand and make everything nice. Yes, I’ve learned about long tones, rounding your corners, keeping the tongue high, etc. But more importantly, I’ve learned how kindness, care, and attention can bring out the best in people. I can’t think of anyone in the four transformation programs I’ve been in who didn’t flourish under your guidance, including myself. So thank you, thank you, thank you for all that you do. And thank you, thank you, thank you to all my “classmates.” I’ve learned just as much from you. It’s not easy putting yourself out there and playing in front of others so I admire all of you. Once again “Merci Michelle” and bravo for creating such a nurturing and stimulating community.
Jay R.
I'm sorry that I joined Michelle and this community just for the last transformation but really enjoyed the experience and learned a lot....actually from everyone who participated. Thank you very much.
Steve G.
Somehow over this year, this turned into more than simply a clarinet lesson because of the wonderful community and support, especially because of Michelle and her wonderfully positive way of teaching and running the course.
Karen R.
Michelle’s gift to us in creating this wonderful community to reassure us that the world and its people can be wonderful despite extremely difficult times. My gratitude to Michelle and fellow members for a fantastic experience with the transformation programs. I’m looking forward to seeing how Michelle transforms her programs to become an even better mentor to aspiring clarinetists. I’m excited to continue this journey with you!
Barbara S.
I can’t thank Michelle, Josh & Debbie enough for the opportunity to be a participant in the program with its unique combination of live sessions with wonderful and supportive clarinetist from all over, invaluable feedback and guidance from Michelle, Josh and Debbie on our recordings, and excellent instructional materials on all aspects of clarinet playing. I am really looking forward to the next evolution of the program with all of you fellow clarinet lovers who I so admire.
Hazel
Michelle has been such an inspiration. Her positivity and encouragement have helped me enormously. There's still much to be done to improve my playing, but I've now got the foundation on which to build, thanks to her guidance. Thank you Michelle.
Larry B.
Michelle, I took your course about 7 years ago when I started to play. It was so helpful. These zoom lessons have made me want to pause when something isn't working or sounding quite right and with your help and encouragement I am trying much harder to get it before I move on. You give us hope. Thanks so much.
Anke R.
I always wanted to perform for all of you the best I could and therefore, I practised and tried so much more I otherwise would have. It helped me a lot to have a goal and I was always looking forward to our session. I started in March last year playing the clarinet and if it hadn't been for Michelle's wonderful and encouraging online videos, I don't know if I had not given up. Thank you Michelle. You're a wonderful teacher. And thank you all for every support you've given.
Jan T.
I also wish to say how much I have enjoyed the clarinet transformation classes. I would also like to say thank you to all the members in Level 1 for their encouragement - you were great in how much you all improved - I hope to see you in whatever Michelle has to offer in the future. Finally a big big thanks to Michelle for your help and encouragement.
Susie M.
Many thanks for the difference you have made to my life and playing. I never knew how to practise before. And, as you know, my husband has been delighted about the involvement and focus it has given me. ππΆππ
Guy M.
Thank you Michelle. Your ability to challenge as well encourage all of us has guided each of us in becoming better players and better mentors to one another. Thank you!
Masterclasses
The best way to learn overall clarinet skills in a supportive environment.
Guided Practise Sessions
Weekly play-along practise sessions give you great skills building exercises, and you can practise with group support, or learn how professionals practise. (Hint - they don't waste time and use technics that accelerate their progress.)
If you want more details about the program, Michelle gives an in-depth explanation in this video.
