We play on a piece of wood, plastic, or hard rubber with holes in it, with metal attached. That simple reality should lead us to a couple of conclusions. First, we should find joy in what we are doing and not take ourselves so seriously. Second, instruments do not have to cost $12,000 to produce […]
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This past July, Brandon Gordon was named as our first official Copeland Artist! Originally from Louisiana, Brandon has an impressive resume and an amazing clarinet ability, and we are so proud to have him on our ambassador team. Check out his guest blog post and be sure to follow him on social media! As a
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Copeland Clarinets are a relatively new name in the clarinet market. We began producing Copeland-branded instruments in January 2023, which means we are now celebrating the three-year anniversary of our new instrument line! That said, the origin story of Copeland Clarinets goes back much further. Clarinets by Copeland officially began in January 2013, but the
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Have you ever found yourself (or a student) playing a scale and you just don’t sound your usual self on clarinet? Then you happen to squeak and quickly attempt to adjust the reed or ligature, apologize to your teacher, and then continue the cycle for the next few minutes? Well, I’ve had this happen in
It’s hard to believe that we’re in Thanksgiving week! It seems like just last month we were planning out our yearly business calendar, yet now we’re looking at 2026 – time truly does fly! As we begin to reflect on 2025 and the blessings we’ve seen throughout the year, I wanted to personally pen a
The mouthpiece of a clarinet is arguably the most important part of the instrument; and unfortunately, the process of finding the right one is often oversimplified – especially for younger students who may not have yet fully developed their embouchure. During my time teaching I have seen countless students come in to their lessons with
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Choosing a clarinet isn’t about finding the one that’s objectively “best.” It’s about finding the one that feels right to you. There are measurable design differences between clarinets, such as materials, bore size, and tone hole placement; but how those differences translate into sound and response is personal. Two players can test the same clarinet
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The festive season is upon us; and as a parent myself, I’m already creating gift ideas for everyone in my family. While I would love another new clarinet for Christmas, I’m now at the stage of life that so many families find themselves in: finding unique gifts for my children that will be long-lasting and
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The clarinet is a personal adventure for all who seek to master the instrument. Along the way, we obtain preferences that we like and dislike. We find the right amount of resistance we are willing to tolerate. We decide whether we want silver or nickel (gold or rose gold; maybe a topic for another day).
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