Klarinet Archive - Posting 000153.txt from 2003/08

From: "Bryan Crumpler" <crumpletox@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Re: Speaking of Teaching Clarinet... (kinda long)
Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2003 15:37:22 -0400

> So I say all that to ask, what is more important to you in a teacher,
> the prestigious name, or the technique and knowledge of a qualified
> instructor??
>
> --
> Stacy-Michelle Valentine

It's like finding a mate almost. What's more important... looks or a great
personality? Of course you'll strike gold if you can find someone who has
both good looks & great personality.

Likewise, it's gold if you can find a well established or well known
performer who also is a great teacher.

I studied briefly with Andrew Marriner of the London Symphony in the summer
of 2000, and not only is he a fabulous performer (as many would agree), he
also was very constructive in his criticisms and gave some good tips that
gave immediately better results. Not only that, he "demonstrated" what he
wanted as opposed to just talking about it. I find that many instructors
these days (particularly in the upper levels) rarely have their clarinets
out in the lessons, which undoubtedly leaves them more room to nag and
belittle that to have something in their mouth to shut them up and help and
do their job to make their pupils better players.

All in all, if I _had_ to choose, I would go for the better instructor over
the fame. When it boils down to it, who you studied with plays very little
(if anything) to win you an audition. How you play/perform, on the other
hand, does.

B

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