Klarinet Archive - Posting 000987.txt from 1997/10

From: NETSKE@-----.com
Subj: Re: bad tone
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 1997 11:45:57 -0400

Hello all!

I have a problem with the bad tone message. If someone is a teacher of
woodwinds, on any level, should'nt they know or find out how to solve the
pupils problems on their instrument? If the teacher does not have a clue,
how can the student improve? My son had a similar experience in school band.
The "teacher" did not address the trouble he was having with his instrument
and he became very frustrated with the entire musical experience. He gave it
up for the school year and became re-interested in the summer. I decided to
get him a private instructor and see if he could make better progress. It
worked! My son found a new love for music and his instument and is
progressing at a steady rate. I'm sure not all children would be affected
the way he was, but it worked for him.
I feel the "bad teacher" problem in some of our schools turns a lot of kids
off to music and playing instruments. If a student does not know what levels
of ability are out there, how can they ever aspire to play on a high level?
Hiring a professional to teach can be very expensive, but a good school
music teacher can guide them in the right direction initially. There will be
a time when the student will need to study with a pro on their chosen
instrument if they want to go beyond playing in community bands. The point
I'm trying to make is that if you are a music teacher and you can not
personally help the student, find someone who can. By not helping the
student, you do exactly the opposite of what your job is supposed to do. A
music teacher is supposed to help make musicians. Thank you.

   
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