Doreen’s Clarinet Lessons - “Improvisation in 5 easy steps”.

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @Seamasr2112
    @Seamasr2112 4 года назад +584

    The clarinet is louder than when you speak because the clarinet is your voice. Thank you so much Dear Miss Doreen!

    • @mambojazz1
      @mambojazz1 3 года назад +15

      Hey Doreen sings too😂 And her singing voice is like MAGIC!! I love Nawlins its the most magical place in the world!!

    • @chaselaro1444
      @chaselaro1444 Год назад +1

      ​@@mambojazz1"Nawlins" LOL, I love it.

    • @noraeoi125
      @noraeoi125 11 месяцев назад

      A1​@@mambojazz1

  • @bexhillpotter
    @bexhillpotter 4 года назад +304

    YOU HAVE A LOVELY VOICE DOREEN!

    • @clebertsonc7988
      @clebertsonc7988 4 года назад +3

      I just subscribed ☺

    • @bexhillpotter
      @bexhillpotter 4 года назад +3

      @@clebertsonc7988 You couldn't get a better teacher!

  • @marshie1337
    @marshie1337 3 года назад +359

    such a pleasant soul and absolutely savage on the clarinet. i've never heard someone play a clarinet like you doreen. love it

    • @sinfonian3
      @sinfonian3 3 года назад +3

      I have a dream of coming to New Orleans and playing my clarinet with you!!! You inspire me to do more than the classical training I have. I’ve never been great with improv. But I’m finally planning the trip and hope to encounter your magic!

    • @94beachbaby
      @94beachbaby Год назад

      So true! “Absolutely savage”

  • @sxndmxhxlp
    @sxndmxhxlp 3 года назад +97

    I don't even play the clarinet, and I'm watching this. I really really like your music Doreen. You made me cry when I listened to your performance with the Louisiana philharmonic. I've never cried during an instrumental performance before.

  • @maguffle
    @maguffle 3 года назад +161

    She's amazing. I'm a sax player but my favorite jazz musician in Benny Goodman. The more I listen to and appreciate Doreen, the more I see her and Benny in similar musical light. Their true voice is through their clarinets!...and they are fluent and eloquent!

    • @spellru23
      @spellru23 3 года назад +11

      I loved Benny Goodman and believed he was the best - Until Doreen. My opinion is that Doreen has surpassed Benney in every way and style. Goodman is good, Doreen is outstanding and no one is better, not even Benny.

    • @robkunkel8833
      @robkunkel8833 3 года назад +2

      oh oh, oh … no … come on now. Even Doreen wouldn’t agree with that (unless it gets funded) … I also play sax (alto, soprano and sopranino) but I recently came back to clarinet when I had to learn Jewish music for a new wife. My last lesson was when I was 10 in 1956. What an instrument! There are many great clarinet players. Look at RUclips, especially classical and klezmer.
      What Doreen does is brings back is VOCAL to the instrument. This young lady may be turning the 21st Century music back to days when people doubled between voice and a horn or woodwind …. at least in NOLA. Social media can do that! Right Doreen? ❤️🥂🙏

  • @andybaldman
    @andybaldman 3 года назад +108

    Glad to see the algorithm has finally discovered her. Doreen you are a treasure. I hope you gain a lot of new fans this week!

  • @kaiaguscott231
    @kaiaguscott231 3 года назад +20

    DOREEN!! i study clarinet at university right now and i always get burnt out throughout the semester after practicing nonstop classical music. you bring me back to my passion every single time. THANK YOU

  • @davidmorrison5186
    @davidmorrison5186 3 года назад +94

    I have studied music for years. I can't play well but I like music theory. She is one of the best teachers I have ever seen. I am a teacher and a coach so it's easy to recognize talent in teaching. Even my wife got this and she doesn't know a chord from a note but she understood this with ease. Just wow!!!!

  • @jamesdereybekill755
    @jamesdereybekill755 3 года назад +87

    I'm so glad i saw this video bc otherwise i probably wouldn't have picked up my clarinet again

    • @HelloKitty-yh6en
      @HelloKitty-yh6en 3 года назад +7

      I haven’t play since highschool and she inspired me to play again

    • @sesquashtwo
      @sesquashtwo 3 года назад +1

      ...and for me, (LOL) to wanna put it away...LOL! I struggle not to....(very large smile!)

    • @deannculver7969
      @deannculver7969 3 года назад +2

      I bought a new clarinet to play after a thousand years. A friend turned me on to Doreen and she has become my inspiration!

  • @joshweigel1131
    @joshweigel1131 2 года назад +1

    "you can make a mistake in improv, bc you can resolve it the right way" I love that

  • @carolynfairchild9800
    @carolynfairchild9800 Год назад +2

    Miss Doreen, you make me smile. Thank you for your gift of music and love.

  • @d_boi9345
    @d_boi9345 3 года назад +5

    7:20 When your big brother was going easy on you but you decide to trashtalk him

  • @rubengreenberg2253
    @rubengreenberg2253 3 года назад +2

    Step 6: play with all your heart and soul. Like Doreen!

  • @imdoctorsan
    @imdoctorsan 3 года назад +1

    Doreen, took lessons for 6 weeks 60 years ago. Still musically illiterate but started playing clarinet again last year by ear. Im ok but no wheres near your playing. Thanks so much for the tip. Will be playing with it for a while. Love listening to you.

  • @wapopopo
    @wapopopo 3 года назад +31

    Few other musicians ever played melodies the way you do and even fewer do it so graciously and passionately. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your wonderful music, God Bless you and your family immensely. Greetings from Brazil!

    • @sesquashtwo
      @sesquashtwo 3 года назад +3

      I have always thought that the LUCKIEST THING, to ever have occurred in Benny Goodman's life...was that Doreen was still only a twinkle in her Daddy's eye....during the 40's...and he doesn't still (probably, lol) have a clue in how lucky he was.....that she came later, much later...... oh yeah.

  • @manuelsosa6483
    @manuelsosa6483 3 года назад +9

    Thanks. I do not play clarinet, but alto sax. However, what you just explained applies to music in general. You explain it so simple and that makes it easy to absorb. And please, continue to speak softly; that is a sign of being humble and that is good. Thanks again.

  • @norabiddogz8673
    @norabiddogz8673 3 года назад +8

    I'm a trumpet player and I found this video more helpful than trumpet teachers teaching the same concept. You have such a pure spirit on top of being such a talented musician. I've heard of improvising around the melody first before tackling things like chord changes (in a jazz context) but now you've shown me in a way that makes perfect sense. This will definitely help me construct improvised soloes a lot easier too.

  • @Vis4vinny
    @Vis4vinny 3 года назад +1

    You are way more than jazz... Unbelievable talent.

  • @lordbeebus9842
    @lordbeebus9842 3 года назад +5

    I absolutely love NOLA jazz. I love your style. Absolutely perfect. You make everything sound so beautiful.

  • @sesquashtwo
    @sesquashtwo 3 года назад +18

    Doreen...you are a great Grand Master Class of the Clarinet.... and one of the reasons...is that you are a **most humble person**, with such God given talent to make that stick wail! God Bless, and your playing brings tears to my eyes, and such joy in my heart whenever I hear you. Again, Ma'am, God Bless! May He keep you and yours, safe.

  • @samueladanyiofficial
    @samueladanyiofficial 3 года назад +1

    I love how you used "by the grace of GOD" @6:50 ....GOD bless your gentle soul Doreen!!!!

  • @JulianMakes
    @JulianMakes Год назад +1

    i have never played the clarinet in my life, but i've loved your lesson thank you :)

  • @displaychicken
    @displaychicken 3 года назад +2

    The greats always have a way of simplifying difficult concepts into easily understood and useable ideas.

  • @br5069
    @br5069 10 месяцев назад +1

    I saw you with the fab 5! This helped so much! I've been struggling writing a jazz solo for my band and thanks!

  • @l.nyrabia6011
    @l.nyrabia6011 2 года назад +1

    I LOVE this woman. Thank you for existing, Doreen the Queen.

  • @Antonio-ti2he
    @Antonio-ti2he 3 года назад +1

    God bless you ....all these years and I never thought of Improv as im-prove-on-the melody

  • @michaeldean9338
    @michaeldean9338 3 года назад +1

    I LOVE this woman!

  • @AarOnCoasters
    @AarOnCoasters 3 года назад +1

    I just found you 30 minutes ago and you're the most talent on clarinet I've ever seen.

  • @oxygenwarlord9277
    @oxygenwarlord9277 3 года назад +4

    I cried. I literally cried. Your so good and I love your music.

  • @malcolmlakin5265
    @malcolmlakin5265 7 месяцев назад

    Doreen, I'm a 73 year old aspring clarinet player who's just discovered jazz and improvisation and want to get better. Your short video is a great introduction to what I was looking for. Thank you and much love from here in the UK. XXX PS. you play a mean clarinet...love it.

  • @Jess-bs2jw
    @Jess-bs2jw 12 дней назад

    ✌️😎💜
    You are great!
    Thanks for sharing

  • @worldpeace8000
    @worldpeace8000 4 года назад +10

    You played that note. Wow.

  • @94beachbaby
    @94beachbaby Год назад

    I played clarinet in middle school, and never liked it with the wooden reed and saliva 😂 but you changed all of that when I saw you at Dew Drop Jazz Hall in Mandeville - it was by the Grace of God and a wonderful neighbor that randomly invited me last minute.
    What an absolute honor it was to be in your audience, we were dancing outside in the grass, having dinner and wine on the mats and chairs outside while enjoying your amazing talent outside the jazz hall - looking in at you with the wooden windows open. The best memory of my life by any musician “ever”. You blew my mind and now I’m watching you wanting a clarinet so I can take lessons from you at 45 years old 😊
    I would love to have a t-shirt, accessory, or gift with you, your name and/or your clarinet on it.
    I’m so excited and brag about you constantly to friends and make them listen on RUclips.
    I design websites and do marketing (in New Orleans pre-Covid) and wanted to build your website after I heard your music. I hope you are doing extremely well financially for the beautiful talent you have been blessed with and learned over the years.

  • @jhavajoe3792
    @jhavajoe3792 3 года назад +1

    Good grief! I never heard that tune played like that in my life! Fab!

  • @dj-y7018
    @dj-y7018 Год назад +1

    I'm not the most highly trained player but I've been lucky enough to get involved with a really fun band, so I'm pushing myself to learn more. And in the time I've been playing your live videos have been a huge inspiration so getting a bit of tutelage from you is such a blessing! Thank you Queen!

  • @Raulo707
    @Raulo707 3 года назад

    Im in Vegas , love your voice , but that tone ! OMG super sassy , yucka butter , Unique in all ! Just love it , the way you release it when you play is such a inspiration to all of us .. Im cant wait till we play togther , until them keep killing em Ms Doreen !

  • @rightturnwilly1601
    @rightturnwilly1601 3 года назад

    Doreen makes my heart smile

  • @lyndafoster9437
    @lyndafoster9437 2 года назад

    Doreen you ROCK. a real Jazzer ❤️🙏🏻

  • @Saxophonelady
    @Saxophonelady 3 года назад +2

    Such a sweet soul!! Love you Doreen.

  • @doomboogie315
    @doomboogie315 4 года назад +24

    These lessons are great! ty so much Doreen.

  • @magicmike1499
    @magicmike1499 2 года назад

    Ms Doreen, your speaking voice is as nice as your music, I love Doreen 😍😍😍💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

  • @selinsaki6217
    @selinsaki6217 3 года назад +7

    I started loving clarinet with all the way it is because of you Doreen, thank you for bringing all your passion in!

  • @timeisnow7676
    @timeisnow7676 2 года назад +2

    I love her energy and her vibe overall, it’s all just the frosting on the cake when she plays clarinet the way she does. She has a very satisfying sound on clarinet, it’s aggressive but sweet at the same time, sounds almost like a tenor sax a tad bit, I could listen to her play all day I swear.

  • @AiMelodizs
    @AiMelodizs 3 года назад

    Lady whatever you have missed out on in life this gift of God has made a difference for you.

  • @thomasjamedw
    @thomasjamedw 3 года назад

    Oh my oh my, Doreen. Such a delight to find you on RUclips.... I bow to you, ma'am!

  • @sbdreamin
    @sbdreamin 3 года назад +7

    I just found you and was astounded at the level of your improve...”but can she teach”, I wondered. Oh YES! Dear, you can teach improv to any musician, and if you could do it in a series of video lessons, like a lot of online personalities, I think you would be a huge hit. I would sign up. I play bass.

  • @CongaLineMonkey
    @CongaLineMonkey 3 года назад +1

    Discovering your music has greatly improved my life!

  • @mahinafern8714
    @mahinafern8714 3 года назад +1

    I lived in Baton Rouge for years and never found this channel? I've been missin out on you.

  • @lecoeur1231
    @lecoeur1231 4 года назад +8

    God bless you, sister! Your playing and singing of Just a closer walk with Thee just brings me to tears!

  • @bcbb997
    @bcbb997 3 года назад +1

    I do not know what I expected, but wow that voice of yours is surprisingly soothing :)

  • @edwingiebelhaus
    @edwingiebelhaus 3 года назад +9

    You can clearly see the passion, love and soul that goes into all this. What treat it is to watch you perform, teach and just bask your radiation. Keep up the good work - I believe you can withstand that challenging time ❤️

  • @geisterglow4857
    @geisterglow4857 11 месяцев назад

    the music just flows through you. thank you very much and greetings from Berlin, Germany!

  • @bernarddaigle2830
    @bernarddaigle2830 3 года назад +5

    You always make me smile when you play !

  • @pauldecastro4815
    @pauldecastro4815 2 года назад

    I am in awe of your playing!

  • @DaVintageMan129
    @DaVintageMan129 Год назад

    I was actually blown away by that end product. This video really taught me a lot, thank you for that. As a clarinet player in symphony 2, I plan on auditioning for the jazz band at my school and even though the piece we're playing isn't improv, this still helped me understand jazz just a little more

  • @cocobread2569
    @cocobread2569 3 года назад +5

    This woman is so intriguing and talented.

  • @DonaldMohrMusic
    @DonaldMohrMusic 3 года назад

    I AM HERE FOR THIS

  • @novicetech1
    @novicetech1 3 года назад +1

    I am not a clarinet player but I simply love you. You have the most welcoming personality and you are a great teacher. Even though I have no interest in the clarinet, you were having so much fun with this lesson that I was just sitting here smiling at the computer. You are a joy to watch. I'm going to subscribe just so I can get more of these good vibes every now and then. Thank you!!!

  • @twhk19
    @twhk19 3 года назад +1

    YOU ARE SO GREAT!!!! LOVE YOUR MUSIC! Saying Hi from Hong Kong!

  • @marioantoniolawrencesr.8371
    @marioantoniolawrencesr.8371 3 года назад

    May be blessed with knowledge and truth and light, I look forward to hearing you live and give you a hug!! I can't hold the tears you move me...

  • @1lionyouth
    @1lionyouth 2 года назад

    Just learned about you five minutes ago from a clip but you are my new favorite. Thanks for working hard

  • @donniedonley552
    @donniedonley552 4 года назад +15

    Blessings Sister Doreen , Praise Jesus Christ Forever , Thank You for sharing , Yes indeed , Mary had a little lamb , The Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world , Hallelujah , All who call on the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ will be saved , Prayers and Blessings Abundantly in Jesus name

  • @Edmuseka
    @Edmuseka Год назад

    ✨❤I love it and I love it Soo very Much, Doreen is the Queen ✨❤️🙏

  • @lovejoymurambiwa
    @lovejoymurambiwa 3 года назад

    A good teacher, with motherly love, thank you, I understood

  • @lecuae
    @lecuae 3 года назад

    Love you Doreen you are the best, your clarinet makes me cry with joy.

  • @user-nw2hx5ru4d
    @user-nw2hx5ru4d 3 года назад +1

    This works just as well with the saxophone!

  • @lonely-cosmos
    @lonely-cosmos 2 года назад +2

    Subscribed 👍

  • @Trixie_mydouglas
    @Trixie_mydouglas 3 года назад +1

    My God! You're the best thing that youtube recommended to me until now! God bless you!

  • @its.scarletduh
    @its.scarletduh Год назад

    never thought that i would be so impressed by mary had a little lamb but this was absolutely amazing, i didnt improv one time and it was literally just like half the scale swung

  • @Ilaria_Ftt
    @Ilaria_Ftt 7 месяцев назад

    I discovered you since one day and thanks to you now i know how to growl on the clarinet and it's the coolest thing and the more i watch your videos the more i honestly love you

  • @samsinite100
    @samsinite100 6 месяцев назад

    Man what great advice, much more straight forward intro to jazz improv than any of the improv that my high school jazz teachers taught. Before talking about scales - which is important like you mentioned - you talk about structure, similar to how an English teacher talks about structure of a paragraph. Hope you are playing in front of live audiences again, you make Mary had a little lamb sound like a masterpiece.

  • @49testsamiam49
    @49testsamiam49 3 года назад +2

    Doreen! were you playing in New Orleans about 25 years ago...? i think I saw you and bought a cd you play great and your lesson was pure genius.... yOU just gave away the whole enchilada about improv I certainly learned something for sure thank you so much for your spirit...

    • @anon2030
      @anon2030 3 года назад

      I think it’s her! Tap on the subscribe bell, n you’ll see her in New Orleans playing there.

    • @rosebrock3376
      @rosebrock3376 3 года назад +1

      Sis is still playing wait till this virus is over with she will be back at rouses

    • @49testsamiam49
      @49testsamiam49 3 года назад

      @@rosebrock3376 hope I get to hear her again

    • @doreensjazzneworleans8454
      @doreensjazzneworleans8454  3 года назад

      Yep. That had to be me. Thanks.

  • @davidarielmendozavaldivia
    @davidarielmendozavaldivia 3 года назад +1

    Thanks !!!!

  • @mr.n4886
    @mr.n4886 3 года назад

    Step 6: a lifetime of listening and learning until you are the music. Beautiful!

  • @hawatarawally6428
    @hawatarawally6428 Год назад

    I’m watching this as a primary pianist! Love how simply you explain this!

  • @claireg9610
    @claireg9610 2 года назад

    I am (or rather I used to be) a sax player, and every time I had to improvise for jazz I really sucked at it - it's because nobody taught me these excellent tips! Thanks Doreen, you are amazing.

  • @hopey4100
    @hopey4100 3 года назад

    You seem like a very lovely lady! I love listening to you play the clarinet.

  • @dwightaugustin7535
    @dwightaugustin7535 7 месяцев назад

    That! Wow, what a wonderful improv.

  • @DonaldMohrMusic
    @DonaldMohrMusic 3 года назад

    In college I reharmonized this tune heavily using all sorts of things. I called it Mary Had a Little Cat.
    This is a great lesson. Embellished melody is absolutely the best foundation for improvisation.

    • @DonaldMohrMusic
      @DonaldMohrMusic 3 года назад

      As a old hand at RUclips, you should put those links in the video description

  • @Pauken11
    @Pauken11 3 года назад

    Doreen, you are AWESOME!

  • @hamishfox
    @hamishfox 3 года назад

    this lady has all my respect

  • @joypeter292
    @joypeter292 3 года назад

    Wowwww i am so inspired ❤💙💚💜🧡 can't wait to IMPROVISE 😍 🔥

  • @ramarosonseta9827
    @ramarosonseta9827 3 года назад

    Although clarinet is the perfect trouble mind for a sax player as I am in term of fingering, you motor me to handle it and put some kids on. Warmest hug from Madagascar. We love you Doreen. Stay blessed.

  • @HowDoYouVideos
    @HowDoYouVideos 3 года назад

    I just love the way you play and you! You make me smile and happy inside

  • @awesokestephen3494
    @awesokestephen3494 3 года назад

    This is what I needed to get started, what a great Christmas gift!

  • @marianafrazao6960
    @marianafrazao6960 3 года назад +1

    WOW! I want a teacher like you!! In Portugal there aren't not so much clarinet woman teacher

  • @martyg374
    @martyg374 3 года назад

    Clarinet player here too. We met about 5 years ago and talked jazz. Nice to see you!

  • @dinonuggets3527
    @dinonuggets3527 3 года назад +1

    Where can I come see you play? I love you and you’re such an inspiration to me and I would love to see you in person

  • @chowchichang2922
    @chowchichang2922 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant !

  • @rst33079
    @rst33079 2 года назад

    Dear Doreen!
    I will visit New Orleans this summer.
    Looking forward to see you and listen to you!
    I really love your stile! You are a very gifted musician.
    Keep swinging
    Roland

  • @katefarquhar3927
    @katefarquhar3927 4 года назад +7

    You are beautiful, thank you!! Your playing and teaching is amazing. I've just started on the clarinet and you're such an inspiration.

  • @H.hipster
    @H.hipster 3 года назад +1

    Oh man you are so cool. Such a nice person to listen to.
    You should enter the audiobook business, I can hear your voice for hours.

  • @raymondgreene9600
    @raymondgreene9600 3 года назад

    I wish well always Doreen. Great big hug

  • @michaelshelley1289
    @michaelshelley1289 3 года назад +1

    i've seen you many times here on youtube.....you shouldn't be sitting at home behind a camera....you should be a star somewhere!!!! you are FANTASTIC!!!!!

  • @bigworldlittlekitchen7875
    @bigworldlittlekitchen7875 3 года назад +1

    the end just blew me away. wow. soooo great. thank you for this video!!

  • @kofoblue3172
    @kofoblue3172 3 года назад

    You are a force of nature. I am always amazed by your gift. It never gets old.

  • @DeadTerrorist7489
    @DeadTerrorist7489 3 года назад

    I love you! You make the clarinet, the clarinet again. Thankyou. That is all.

    • @DeadTerrorist7489
      @DeadTerrorist7489 3 года назад

      Also, methinks you are the Coltrane of clarinet 😁

  • @Rainersclarinet
    @Rainersclarinet Год назад

    Wonderful explained. A wonderful clarinet player. I like it very much!

  • @salmaveli
    @salmaveli 3 года назад

    Thank you for the lesson! Love from Sudan, Africa

  • @jimbonsf
    @jimbonsf Год назад

    Doreen, you are a treasure!