top of page

Deborah de Graaff

CLARINET

Musical Excellence and Learning

A clarinet resting on a white table with sheet music
6CCCDBF7-04D2-4307-AA8F-6B2C369571B8_1_105_c_edited.jpg

CLARINET     
A Musical Journey

At deborahdegraaff.com, we specialise in elite clarinet performance pedagogy, offering transformative teaching materials and resources tailored for aspiring musicians at all levels.

Picture of Deborah and clarinet
6F17A5DB-8D69-443C-9313-AED0D8E5BCF1_edited_edited.jpg

CLARINET

Learn with Me, Listen with Me

CLARINET
Book 1: Taking Off 

Learn with Me:

 

This Is a Resource:

"I can’t tell you how amazed I was by these lessons. The most remarkable thing about them is how simple you make playing the clarinet seem! ... I’m in awe with how you’re able to explain sophisticated concepts with tremendous clarity and very concise action steps to think about. Everything you need to know about playing the clarinet is distilled in these lessons..."

Lloyd Van't Hoff

A carefully structured, research-informed clarinet method designed for adult beginners, young students, parents, and teachers. It provides a clear, supportive pathway from first sound to confident foundational playing.

Drawing on over four decades of professional performance, teaching, and music-psychology research, this book integrates healthy technique, efficient learning strategies, and musical understanding from the very first lesson. Topics include breathing, embouchure, tone production, hand position, articulation, finger movement, and early note reading — all presented with clarity and purpose.

CLARINET 
The Course

Learn with Me

 

This Is a Resource:

An Interactive course based on CLARINET Book and Video-linked lessons 

MUSIC CDs

Listen with Me

 

Linked site for purchase of all Deborah's CDs

These recordings are my musical diary — works I have a deep connection to, love to play and Australian voices I’m proud to champion. Each CD reflects a moment of discovery, collaboration and deep listening. If you’re curious about what moves me as an artist and what brings joy, you’ll find it here.

​​​​

Discography 

  1. A Clarinet Collection (1994)
    Deborah de Graaff (clarinet), Len Vorster (piano). Screenthemes.

  2. Ulpirra: Australian Contemporary Music for Clarinet (2000)
    Deborah de Graaff (clarinet). Walsingham Classics.

  3. Brahms: Complete Works for Clarinet (c. 2002)
    Deborah de Graaff (clarinet) with Len Vorster, Georg Pedersen et al.

  4. Enchanted Winds I (2005)
    Deborah de Graaff (clarinet) with Leah Lock (flute) and collaborators.

  5. Enchanted Winds II: A Time for Passion (2006)
    Deborah de Graaff (clarinet) with Leah Lock (flute) and collaborators.

  6. Cherry Ripe (2008)
    Music by Deborah Riedel. Featuring Deborah de Graaff (clarinet).
    Melba Recordings – MR 301118.

  7. Never Leave Home Again (2011)
    Deborah de Graaff (clarinet), Leah Lock (flute), John Martin (voice).
    Three Bracelets Productions / ABC.

  8. Rags, Bags and Tangos (2018)
    Deborah de Graaff (clarinet).

  9. de Graaff & Yau (2022)
    Deborah de Graaff (clarinet), Alexander Yau (piano).

  10. Rose of the Bay (1990)
    Music by Derek Strahan. Featuring Deborah de Graaff (clarinet).
    Revolver Records (RDS-003). Recorded at ABC Studios.

CV Academic Papers 

Find out more about my publications

YouTube Channel

Taking Off 0 Clarinet Prelude Dr Deborah de Graaff SD 480p
CLARINET by Deborah de Graaff

Taking Off 0 Clarinet Prelude Dr Deborah de Graaff SD 480p

​

​

Follow Me on Instagram

Follow Me on Facebook

Follow Me on LinkdIn

bottom of page