Klarinet Archive - Posting 000696.txt from 2001/03

From: "Dee D. Hays" <deehays@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] May i have some Advice?
Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2001 19:58:00 -0500

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From: <JustaWallflower2@-----.com>
Subject: [kl] May i have some Advice?

> Hey everyone,
> I have a couple questions, but they all group into one major one.
First
> I'll tell you about myself. I'm 16, and I am seriously thinking about
> majoring in music and all that other stuff. This past weekend I was at a
> regional band festival and i practiced hard for it, but I only managed 5th
> chair our of 15. Now I don't know if this counts but I haven't had a
private
> less although I've wanted them, and I'm still stuck on a student model
artley
> with student level mouthpiece. I just recently discovered different
brands
> of reeds such as vandoren and mitchell laurie.
> So my question is, how can I get better? I've tried so hard, and
> practiced so much, and my heart is in it. But I can't seem to beat this
> prodigy's. But it's more than that, I want to get better. It's one of
those
> things you stive for you're whole life, and I'm stuck now. Any advice?
Any
> suggestions? I open for anything...
> Thanks,
> Chris

**First and foremost find a really fine teacher.** Practicing diligently
can only do so much. You may not be practicing the right things or the
right way. Plus it is difficult if not impossible to find and correct any
flaws that are holding you back by yourself, particularly if they are
subtle.

Secondly get a good mouthpiece. This is far more important than the
instrument.

After you have worked with an instructor for a while and have gotten a good
mouthpiece, it wouldn't hurt to get a better clarinet. If you major in
performance in college, you'll probably need a better instrument.

Dee Hays
Michigan.

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