Klarinet Archive - Posting 000606.txt from 1995/06

From: David Gilman <dagilman@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: "Practice makes perfect?"
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 1995 17:54:38 -0400

>I know this topic has been discussed to great extents, and I mean no
>offense to Meghan, but how do you know she's very good? Have you
>listened to her play several pieces? Did she tell you she's very good?
>Did a (good) teacher tell you she's very good? I'm sorry if I'm way off,
>but maybe you're putting pressure on her to be good (if you were very
>good at piano at her age, just too eager for her to be great, etc.).
>Maybe she's afraid she won't be able to live up to your expectations of
>her as a musician and will disappoint you if you hear her practice
>sounding less than perfect. Also, does she have an older sibling that's
>a good musician that maybe she feels she has to be as good as to be
>equally loved? A lot of youngeryoungest children feel that they have to
>compete for their parents love. Just an idea. Sorry if I'm way off.
>
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>Abby Kreisa
>bkreisa@-----.edu
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Abby,

You show tremendous psychological insight. These issues may or may not
pertain to these particular people, but they should always be considered.
Good job for knowing the possibilities and having the courage to mention them.

David Gilman