Klarinet Archive - Posting 000694.txt from 1998/01

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Beginner Beginner teacher questions
Date: Wed, 14 Jan 1998 22:09:19 -0500

At 04:52 PM 1/13/98 EST, Lane G. White wrote:
>Not to keep this going too long, but I do want to add that in my case,
>the local music store has lost me on the mouthpiece issue because they
>don't stock anything and aren't knowledgable about them. I have some very
>good friends at that store, and routinely do just what you are saying:
>pay more for reeds, swabs, music, etc. - support them because they
>support me. And of course they get all my repair business. I recommend
>to all my students that they do the same. While I tend to scrounge for
>used instruments myself, I heartily recommend this store for students who
>might be in the market for a new one - I prefer that they *not* buy an
>instrument from a mail-order company.
>
>When it comes to mouthpieces, however, I cannot think up a good argument
>as to why my student should pay double - and still not get to try
>several, and still wait a week. Sorry.
>
OK, I'll give you this one. Our store doesn't stock nearly the variety I'd
like them to, either.

Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
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If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.