Klarinet Archive - Posting 000921.txt from 1997/08

From: Mark Charette <charette@-----.com>
Subj: Re: How young? No,No,,No
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 1997 16:45:53 -0400

Scott D. Morrow wrote:
> I truly believe that the key is
> to encourage music in children and let them experiment with it.
> If a child is thrilled just to be able to get a sound out of an
> instrument, that's a good start. The "fine tuning" (no pun
> intended - okay, maybe a little!)
> comes with practice!
> Beginners are called beginners because they are just starting!
> ANY good teacher must be aware of a student's pace and tailor
> lessons (both time and content) so that the student is challenged
> but not overwhelmed.
> And, above all, a child needs to enjoy the experience!

In my case, please replace child with adult. The same applies
(I just started clarinet 6 months ago, and the same comments
apply).
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The 43 year old child :)