Klarinet Archive - Posting 000484.txt from 2001/11

From: "Patricia Smith" <pattiesmith@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] The American Clarinet Sound
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 09:01:59 -0500

James Marioneaux wrote:

My teacher was not amused at first, but then he decided that I was truly
wanting to be a better musician and not a smart ass. After that we had a
great relationship.

Patricia:

I think, all too often, those of us who teach are way too insecure within
ourselves and misinterpret our students. This sort of thing happens quite a
bit, I think.

As for this discussion of the "American Sound", on the one had I have a
legacy on the East Coast and on the other I have two distinct ones on the
West Coast as well. *G* Now how is that for attempting to learn as much as
possible without going insane?
I am not going to name drop as I do not feel it serves any great purpose.
Besides, I am not playing right now, so I would not wish to embarrass any of
my teachers!

Patricia A. Smith
pattiesmith@-----.net

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