Andrea Scaffardi · Clarinet Course

The problem

What happens when you have the skills, but no system to turn them into progress?

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You keep practicing. You keep taking lessons.
But you still feel stuck at the same level.
You don't need to practice more.
You don't need another random exercise.
You don't need to try harder.
You just need a proven system that shows you exactly what to work on, why it matters, and how to measure your progress. Every single time you pick up your instrument.

You think more time will fix it.
You think more practice will fix it.
You think pushing harder will fix it.
But it doesn't.

Hard work without direction is just noise.

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I see far too many talented musicians stuck in this trap. They're putting in the hours, but without a clear plan, they end up circling the same problems and hope something will finally click.

The musicians who grow the fastest are not always the most gifted. They're the ones who follow a system. A system that tells them what to focus on, why it matters, and how to measure their progress.

That's exactly what this program is built to give you.

A letter from Andrea

How I learned this

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Dear musician who's doing everything "right" but still feels stuck…

For years, I was you.

I practiced for hours every day. Took every lesson I could. Played in concerts. Entered competitions. But behind the scenes, I never knew if I was actually getting better. I thought winning auditions and competitions would give me that answer. I was wrong.

I was working harder than ever but felt I wasn't improving as I wanted. Some weeks I felt nothing could stop me, while others I felt like I'd gone back to square one. No system. No clarity. No way to know if what I was doing would actually pay off. Every time I'd start a new project, I felt like starting over again.

Then came the question that changed everything:

"If we all have the same 24 hours, why do some succeed while others don't?"

I stopped looking for the answer inside music. I studied how athletes, entrepreneurs, and artists built their progress. I took courses. Joined masterminds. Hired coaches. I experimented all the time. I became obsessed.

And I came to understand something crucial: This game is not about the 10.000 hours. It's about systems. Sure, you'll need the hours later, but it was clear that all the people I studied followed one: a system that gave them direction, structure, and focus.

So I took what I learned and puzzled it together into my own framework. At first it wasn't perfect, it took me years to refine it. But then...it started working.

It led me to win two major orchestra jobs. And more importantly, it gave me a way to know where I was going, how to get where I wanted, and how to keep moving forward - no matter what.

I know exactly how it feels to work hard without knowing if it's enough. That's why I built this program. Because when you have the right system, it's no longer a matter of "if" you'll get there, only "when".

Andrea

Who this is for

You're closer than you think

If you're reading this, you probably already have:

A solid technique and a few thousand hours of practice behind you
A clear idea of what you want to achieve
The confidence that this can work (you just need the right system)

Maybe you've been taking lessons for years, learning pieces, pushing your technique - but when it's time to perform or audition, you're not sure of what will happen on stage. It's not that you're not improving, it's that your results are not taking you where you want to be.

That's not a "you" problem. That's a system problem.

You may have tried advice, methods, or practice plans that weren't made for you. This program teaches you the core principles that drive a progress that lasts for any musician, then gives you the tools and a structure to make them work for you.

My most successful students already had the dedication and the skill. They just needed a clear system to maximize their potential.

What's included

What you'll learn in 8 months

Over the course of 8 months, you'll have 8 1:1 lessons in Italy with me. Time dedicated entirely to your playing, technique, and interpretation. But lessons alone aren't enough. That's why this program is built around a complete system, taught through five in-depth workshops that give you the tools to keep growing between the lessons.

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8 1:1 lessons in Italy

Eight in-person lessons across the year, 4 of them with pianist. Individual lessons at Mauro Morelli's workshop in Forlì and 4 with piano at Accademia InArte (Forlì).

In-person lessons

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Five live workshops

A complete system taught across five in-depth workshops, applied immediately to your playing.

Live workshops

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1 extra Eb or Bass clarinet lesson

One in-person lesson on Eb or Bass clarinet with a specialist, your choice between the two. Two selected teachers come in especially for this.

With a specialist

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Exclusive materials

My full daily technical routine in PDF, a complete Notion template for your practice, a guide to recording yourself, and an exposure training guide.

Routine · Notion · Guides

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Dedicated channel

Access to a WhatsApp community to stay connected, ask questions, and keep momentum between sessions.

Community

The program

The Workshops

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Each workshop is a 60 to 90 minute presentation plus a Q and A.

01

The Fundamentals of Effective Practice

The exact workflow I use to structure my time, measure my progress and stay on track. Revised.

Learn to break down big goals into quarterly/weekly projects.
Master time-blocking and deep-focus practice techniques.
Create a system to measure your progress when you don't see results.
Optimize the habits that make you bulletproof through auditions, concerts, and setbacks.

02

The Anatomy of a Long Tone Live in person

A live in-person workshop on how to build a technical routine.

Watch how I play my daily technical routine live, with comments and full breakdown.
See what I'm focusing on while I play, and what I do when things are not working.
Understand why each exercise is in the routine, so you can build yours.
Leave with a routine made for your playing, not a copy of mine.

03

Sound ON

How to record and edit your audio for auditions, applications, and social. (Video gets covered, but the focus is sound.)

Learn to capture your sound in different acoustics.
Learn what setup is ideal for your needs, without spending what you don't have to.
Learn to edit your audio like a pro.
Know where the line sits between honest editing and misrepresentation, so your recording sounds like you.

04

Playing Without Breaking Guest

A guest workshop with Gioele Rudari on staying healthy across a career that asks a lot of your body.

Understanding the risk factors that can lead to injuries and the strategies to prevent them.
Knowing the main disorders and recognizing their early symptoms to avoid ignoring them.
Learn how to structure practice so volume doesn't cost you your hands, your embouchure, or your hearing.
Build a warm-up and recovery habit that takes minutes, not hours.

05

Online Artist

Present yourself online so that what people find when they look you up matches what you actually do.

Work out what you actually want to be known for, and let that decide what you post.
Find the format you can sustain, instead of the one you think you're supposed to do.
Build a workflow that fits around playing, teaching and practice, so posting doesn't eat your week.
Understand how programmers and colleagues actually look you up, and what they're looking for.

Behind the scenes

In their words

Adriano Ricci

@riccioclarinet

★★★★★

Beyond his unquestionable knowledge and competence on the clarinet and its repertoire, the way he structures his method, if applied consistently, leads to inevitable and tangible progress.

Danilo Campo

@danilo.campo

★★★★★

I really loved this course. I found the content clear, practical, and immediately applicable. It helped me make my daily practice far more effective and organized, but above all it made me take a big step forward in the search for my own sound.

Luigi D'Amelio

@luigidamelio_

★★★★★

I got to expand and improve my practice method, above all in the search for greater technical precision and higher quality of sound (quality, dynamic range, colour, intonation). I feel more secure in performance and I handle moments of stress much better. I feel I've improved thanks to this course, and I've been able to confirm it through outside feedback and recordings of exams and performances. In every lesson I learned something useful and/or gained solid foundations to work from, all while enjoying it and without any kind of negative pressure.

Pricing

Choose your course

Spots left this cohort: … of 20

Basic

€1200

8 1:1 lessons (in-person) in Italy, 4 of which with pianist. (Sep 2026 to May/June 2027).
Locations: Mauro Morelli's workshop in Forlì, Accademia InArte Forlì.
Whatsapp community.
My full daily technical routine in PDF form.

Pay in full or split in 3 installments

Hot deal

Advanced

€1500

For those who want a deeper transformation and tools to support you between lessons.

Everything in Basic.
1 extra in person lesson on Eb or Bass clarinet with a specialist.
5 live workshops (throughout the course 2026/2027) + recording access for a week.
The Recording Scholarship*
The Course Scholarship*
Notion template for your practice and growth.

Pay in full or split in 3 installments

Pro

€2100

For those who treat their progress like a professional project.

Available by application ONLY, and confirmed after a short call. MAX 5 PEOPLE.

Everything in Advanced.
Exclusive private channel for daily feedback and 1:1 support from me.
Premium content and resources.
3 1:1 online calls to design your personalized practice plan.
2 online mock auditions with live, real time feedback.

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Pay in full or split in 3 installments

*Scholarships: I give away two scholarships. One student receives a recording and master of an audition piece, recorded with my own professional equipment (audio + video). One student receives €500 toward the course fee. Both are awarded by audition process during the course.

FAQ

Questions

Where and when does the course take place?⌄

In person in Italy, at Mauro Morelli's workshop in Forlì and at InArte Academy in Forlì. Your 8 lessons are spread across the 8 months of the course, September to May/June. All dates are sent out at once when enrollment is closed.

Is the Eb or Bass clarinet lesson extra?⌄

Yes. You get one extra lesson on either Eb or Bass clarinet, your choice. A specialist comes in especially for this during the year.

How does payment work?⌄

You can pay in full or split in 3 installments (Aug, Nov, Feb). Basic and Advanced enroll directly. Pro is only by application and confirmed after a short call.

How do I apply for Pro?⌄

Click "Apply" and fill in the short application form. I'll get back to you and we book a call before confirming your spot.

What if I can't make one of the lessons?⌄

I can't promise to make up every lesson you miss, but I do try to reschedule when there are absentees during the year. If the calendar makes that impossible, we can make up one lesson online.

About

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Andrea ScaffardiPrincipal clarinet · Bergen Philharmonic

Andrea is the principal clarinetist of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. Before Bergen he held the same position at the Malmö Symphony and has appeared as a guest with the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, the Danish National Symphony Orchestra, and Teatro alla Scala, among others. He has performed as a soloist with repertoire ranging from Mozart and Debussy to Stravinsky and Nielsen, several of these performances have been broadcast live on Swedish Radio. Alongside his orchestral, chamber music, and solo activities, Andrea is regularly invited to give masterclasses in Italy, Sweden, and Norway.

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