Writing the Vandoren WAVE

The weekly Vandoren WAVE newsletter began publication in 2012, and over the course of a decade, Mitchell Estrin contributed almost 200 educational articles.  Enter Writing the Vandoren Wave, a selected and revised collection of Estrin's articles in book form as an enduring resource for clarinetists and music educators for many years to come. 

From the Foreword by Bernard Van Doren: 
"It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Writing the Vandoren WAVE written by Mitchell Estrin. His musical life as an orchestral clarinetist, recording musician, teacher, author, and clarinet ambassador gives him a unique perspective and voice in the world of clarinet. [...] I anticipate you will enjoy reading his book and gain valuable insights to enhance your knowledge, improve your technique, musicianship, and artistry."

The 92 articles are organized into the following categories: Foundation, For the Student, Teaching, Repertoire, Top 10 Lists, Equipment, Notable People and Musical Genres, and Clarinet Trivia Quizzes.  With each article at 1–2 pages long, they are easy to pick up for a brief shot of inspiration or guidance. 

A few highlighted subjects: how to prepare for college auditions and recital programs, lesser-known masterpiece clarinet repertoire, guide to winterizing clarinet equipment, and experiences in the commercial recording studio.  See the complete table of contents here.

What clarinetists say about Writing the Vandoren WAVE: 

“Mitchell Estrin has created a book that will give everyone an amazing journey into the world of clarinet. I could not put it down until I read every word. BRAVO MITCH!!”
Stanley Drucker

“A wonderful resource for students and educators, this compilation of nearly 100 articles covers a wide variety of topics from clarinet repertoire and history to practical exercises for technical development. An esteemed educator, Mitchell Estrin draws from his immense experience in the field to share his knowledge, advice, and wisdom.”
Jackie Glazier, DM

“Mitchell Estrin is a world-class musician, superb artist/teacher and a tremendous pedagogue. I have enjoyed his articles in the Vandoren WAVE for many years. This collection will serve as a wonderful gift and resource for the entire clarinet community for years to come.”
Caroline Hartig, DMA

“Based on his 50 years of experience in clarinet performance and pedagogy, Mitchell Estrin’s articles for the Vandoren WAVE represent the highest level of mastery and professional expertise. The shared knowledge in the articles provides essential information, and pinpoints important practical solutions for improvement which could be used at any level of clarinet performance and education. Founded on scholarly research and experience in the field, this collection of constructive wisdom stands out at the same level of importance as every clarinetist’s all-time favorite book, Compendium by Daniel Bonade!” 
Vanguel G. Tangarov, DMA

“Over the past five decades, our distinguished colleague Mitchell Estrin has made innumerable contributions to the clarinet community. His many articles for the Vandoren WAVE are chock full of valuable information, practical insights, concise tips, and scholarly research, all designed to help us fellow clarinetists become better musicians and performers. Presented in a direct and engaging manner, Prof. Estrin’s articles are a pleasure to read and re-read. I am highly pleased that they are now available all collected together here in this book!”
John Bruce Yeh