Better Clarinets: Integrity, Quality, Artistry

Copeland Clarinets: The Origin Story

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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Close-up of a young musician playing a clarinet in an ensemble.

It’s Not Me… It’s You (The Clarinet):  A Teacher’s Perspective on When to Actually Blame the Clarinet

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

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From our Family to Yours:  A Post of Reflection and Thanksgiving from Clarinets by Copeland

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

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Your Mouthpiece and You: An Overview

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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Picking a Clarinet: Why It’s More Subjective Than You Think

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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Hello Clarinets by Copeland Community!

We’re excited to introduce our new blog! This space is dedicated to helping clarinetists of all levels – from students to professionals – find practical, inspiring, and insightful content. Here, you’ll find articles on clarinet care, repair tips, performance advice, and behind the scenes looks at our Copeland Clarinet line – including design features, development insights, and what

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