Klarinet Archive - Posting 001098.txt from 2000/01
From: "Jay D. Webler" <webler@-----.net>
Subj: RE: [kl] Re: Why?
Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 21:03:46 -0500
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To All,
This recent discussion has been very helpful to me. I have been in deep =
discussion with my family lately as I consider expanding my teaching. =
As I have said in the past I travel a great deal in my present position. =
For years we have been looking for ways to get me off the road so that =
I can be with the family more. Often, my wife has had to bear the =
responsibility of raising 5 children while I'm gone. She has been a =
real trooper and supported me all the way, but it's time to give her a =
break. I have been travelling in some form for almost 30 years and it's =
time for me to give myself a break. =20
This discussion has been very timely because I have had to think =
seriously about why I want use this avenue as a way of leaving the =
travelling scene.
Doing it just for the reason of getting of the road is not good enough. =
I was discussing this with my wife yesterday, and I came to the =
conclusion that I thoroughly enjoy teaching. Though I recognize that I =
will have to make enough income to take care of my family my primary =
motivation is my love for music. Every parent of my students, and every =
friend has said they notice that I have a true passion for teaching and =
playing. I believe that helping a Child or and Adult develop their =
musical skills has benefits in every aspect of life, whether they decide =
to be a professional or not.=20
As a result I will be seeking to grow "Jay's Clarinet and Percussion", =
so if there is anyone in the Atlanta area who need's a good teacher =
please contact me (even if you're an adult. I promise to be gentle and =
understanding). If you need recommendations I will give them to you =
privately.
By the way I am one of those amateurs that plays Principle Clarinet. =20
I am also going to record a percussion instructional video in a couple =
of weeks which should be very successful because of its contents.
Jay D. Webler
Jay's Clarinet and Percussion
P.S. I know that I often send humorous statements to the list and at =
times I feel as if I contribute very little. But, trust me, I am very =
serious when it comes to playing and teaching. =20
-----Original Message-----
From: Patricia Smith [SMTP:david-patty@-----.net]
Subject: Re: [kl] Re: Why?
IMHO, there are certain characteristics that a good private teacher will
possess.
First of all, s/he will show enjoyment of teaching. If the person does =
not
like teaching, it becomes apparent in the way s/he reacts to students. =
One
always feels as if one is being put off.
Secondly, the teacher will always offer any critique in a positive, =
pleasant
manner, emphasizing what positive aspect of the student's playing a =
change
will enhance, or quickly pointing out that a serious problem does not =
make a
student a bad player.
Third, and I cannot emphasize this one enough - the best teachers always
give detailed, knowledgeable responses to student questions and do not =
try
to put students off with pat answers. The best teachers admit when they =
are
not sure or do not know, and invite the student to join them on a quest =
for
knowledge.
Except for the occasional teacher who has had physical problems, a good
teacher will be a good player and will enjoy performing in some manner =
or
form. Sure, not all teachers play with symphony orchestras; but why =
teach
an instrument you really are not serious about. If you suspect s/he =
only
does it for the money, run, don't walk, as far away as you can get.
I'm sure I could think of more characteristics of good teachers, but =
these
are the ones that come to mind the most quickly.
Patty Smith
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