There’s a lot to learn when it comes to reeds! If you haven’t read my “3 Reed Tips for a Beginner Clarinetist” article yet, I recommend you read that article first and then come back to this one! I’ll be sharing tips and knowledge on these little fellas in small dosages throughout different articles so that all this reed talk is easier to understand.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Clarinet, Liz Ramirez, to share insights into her connection to music and her approach to teaching. In this Q&A, Liz reflects on discovering the clarinet by chance in junior high and immediately falling in love with the instrument.