🎶 In this episode of the Clarinet Ninja Podcast, we sit down with world-renowned mouthpiece, barrel, bell, reed, and reed case maker Brad Behn. Discover how Brad’s journey from professional clarinetist to master craftsman began — and what inspired him to revolutionize clarinet gear. If you've ever wondered how the best clarinet mouthpieces are made, or how passion and artistry shape great craftsmanship, this episode is for you!
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Aaron Irwin: https://aaronirwin.bandcamp.com/music
🔥 Topics we cover: Brad Behn’s journey from performance to mouthpiece design How top-quality clarinet mouthpieces are born Advice for clarinetists looking to upgrade their setup 🎧 Don't forget to subscribe to the Clarinet Ninja Podcast for more clarinet insights, interviews, and gear deep-dives! #Clarinet #BradBehn #ClarinetMouthpiece #ClarinetPodcast #ClarinetNinja #ClarinetGear #woodwindquintet
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Mouthpieces:
Affordable professional Bb clarinet mouthpiece:
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Student mouthpiece:
Fobes Debut Student debut mouthpiece https://www.clarkwfobes.com/products/debut-clarinet-mouthpiece?variant=39983864774790
Brad Behn Overture mouthpiece https://www.clarinetmouthpiece.com/overture-student-clarinetmouthpiece
Vandoren V12 reeds:
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Reed cases:
Vandoren Hygro case Bb and Eb reeds https://amzn.to/3koZmPo
D'Addario Woodwinds Multi-Instrument Reed case https://amzn.to/3XubIVg
Rico Reed Guard Bb clarinet https://amzn.to/3J1h06d
Brad Behn Reed Cases https://www.clarinetmouthpiece.com/product-page/behn-reed-case
Books all clarinetists should have:
Baermann third division https://amzn.to/3j2fTsd
Kell Staccato studies https://amzn.to/3wkLisZ
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Reed equipment:
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Ligatures:
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