Klarinet Archive - Posting 000064.txt from 2000/02

From: chi chan <lokshing@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Why?
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2000 16:55:48 -0500

Dear Lelia,

I bet there is no teacher in the world wants to teach adult players, reason is
simple, it is much easier draw a picture on a blank paper than which had already
been drawn. You get that? I still remember after playing the clearinet for two years
than changed to another teacher, He wanted me not to play the instrument for three
months than started all over again just because different teacher would have
different idea and technic. My old teacher wanted me to play the notes as quiet as
it can be but the new one wanted me to play the notes loud and long. Which way is
better? I still not sure after playing the instrument for 40 years. Actually, it
is not too hard to meet the standard of a community band, I think if you pratice 6
hours a day for one year should do it. (every day, don't even miss one).

Wayne

Leighton Bingham wrote:

> LeliaLoban@-----.com wrote:
>
> > How many teachers want to teach adult amateur students?
>
> I would guess most do not. I live in Salt Lake City and have contacted several
> teachers and none have taken up my cause.
>
> > Some of us don't play well now and may never play
> > well. Some of us play well, but not as well as we think we do.
>
> All too true!
>
> > Most adult students have no hope of ever playing professionally.
>
> I would just like to play well enough to be invited into a community band.
>
> > Is there anything adult amateurs can do to make ourselves more attractive
> > students so that teachers will focus on our lessons instead of sleepwalking
> > through them?
> >
> > Thanks--
> > Lelia
>
> Dear Lelia,
> You have said a lot of things i wonder about, only better than I ever could have
> said it. I am looking forward to the answers.
>
> --
> Leighton Bingham
> Abusus non tollit usum
> Sub specie aeternitatis
>
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