Thank you once again to everyone who replied.
Jean Marie, your insights were particularly helpful. I, too, was once a
clarinet player--but I'd been singing for many years before I picked up the
instrument, and never had any troubles separating the two breathing systems.
But, I suspected my student's clarinet playing might have something to do
with her issues when she found it easier to sit and sing.
How did you overcome the wide-open throat problem? ("One's throat has to
be open to a greater degree when playing clarinet, but if you tried to sing
that way, you'd get a back, throaty tone.")
Thanks again,
Kristina
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