Klarinet Archive - Posting 000178.txt from 1998/02

From: Rick Lones <lones@-----.net>
Subj: Re: Starting on E-Flat?
Date: Tue, 3 Feb 1998 22:19:01 -0500

Garry Van Cott wrote:

> I started a thread that ended up being rather long on the subject of small
> beginners about two years ago. You could search the archive on sneezy for
> the responses. "Small hands" was part of the subject line.

Thanks Gary, I'll do that.

> I will limited myself to one comment. As a parent, I have come to the
> conclusion, that unless you have a very motivated student, starting a child
> on regular lessons and practice any more than a year before the school
> instrumental program starts is not a good idea. Your mileage may vary.

I take your point. But I think the same question would apply even to kids a couple of years
older.

Regards,
-rick-