Klarinet Archive - Posting 001134.txt from 1997/10

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: 4.5!!!!!!????
Date: Sun, 26 Oct 1997 12:57:00 -0500

Maybe you have a super open mouthpiece......your teacher may be right.
Professional status, however, has nothing to do with it.

I start all students on Rico Royal 2.5 and move them up to 3's within two
or three weeks. The next step is Vandoren 3's (for my students).

Roger Garrett

On Sun, 26 Oct 1997 Cheddar99@-----.com wrote:

> My private teacher told me never to go above a 3 1/2 unless I go professional
> and can handel it! I tried a four once and I couldn't make a sound and I've
> been playing for 7 years. New students need to start on 2s and 2 1/2.
> KD
> Los Altos, California
>