Klarinet Archive - Posting 001296.txt from 1999/05

From: CEField@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] broad question
Date: Fri, 28 May 1999 06:17:53 -0400

In a message dated 5/27/99 11:06:57 PM, witch58@-----.com writes:

<<I have a problem, my dad doesn't believe I have the talent or the
dedication to do
it.>>

Rachael, when I was 10 (I'm almost 50 now), I decided one day to learn how to
play the clarinet. When I told my mother of my plans, the first thing she
said was, "You won't stick with it." Both she and I laugh about that now but
I'm glad that I didn't let anyone discourage me. Fortunately, my father was
my biggest cheerleader.

The most important thing is to find a good teacher. That is something I was
not able to do. As a result, I have reached the pinnacle of amateurism! You
deserve better than that. Even if you have to pick up a part time job (or a
second part time job) to pay for your lessons yourself, it will be worth it
in the long run. I assume you are about 15 or 16 years old. There are lots of
things young people your age can do to make money. Besides babysitting, how
about sitting for elderly people, yard work, or even giving lessons to adults
about using computers? Making the money will be easy; finding a REALLY GOOD
teacher might be more difficult.

March to your own drummer!

Cindy

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