Michael Dean's Resources

• TBA Handouts. Below are the lecture notes and handouts for the clinic, "Building Great Clarinetists: Teaching Tips and Literature," that I presented at the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention/Clinic in San Antonio on July 27, 2009.
  Lecture Notes
  Handouts
  
• Clarinet On Campus. This book is based on my Ph.D. dissertation at Texas Tech University on the subject of clarinet teaching at colleges and universities in the United States. Below are links for more information and on the book's availability.
  More Information about Clarinet On Campus(.pdf)*
  Clarinet On Campus is Available at Van Cott Information Services
  
• Michael Dean's Teaching Philosophy. The following document briefly describes some of my key teaching principles.
  Statement of Educational Philosophy(.pdf)*
  
• Joe Allard. Legendary clarinet and saxophone teacher who taught mostly in New York City at schools such as Julliard, Columbia, Manhattan School of Music, etc. His students included Eddie Daniels, Michael Brecker, Paul Cohen, David Liebman, Eric Dolphy, Lee Konitz, and many, many others in the saxophone and clarinet world, both classical and jazz. He also taught my saxophone teacher, Bob Ackerman. The following are links related to Joe Allard and his teaching.
  The Joe Allard Project
  Debra McKim's dissertation on Joe Allard
  David Liebman on Joe Allard
  
• John Wooden. Legendary UCLA basketball coach whose principles transcend sports. His concepts on leadership, performance, motivation, and success are powerful and life-changing. A friend of mine called him "an educational visionary." Below are some web sites and a pdf document with commentary on his books, DVD, and web sites.
  John Wooden Books, DVD, and Web Sites(.pdf)*
  Andy Hill's Motivational Speaking Site
  Official Web Site of Coach John Wooden
  The John R. Wooden Course
  Tips on Applying John Wooden's Concepts(.pdf)*