Klarinet Archive - Posting 000208.txt from 2007/05

From: "Michael Rasmussen" <mikeraz@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Teacher Map
Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 12:57:18 -0400


David McClune wrote:
> To all the students reading this...the quicker you humble yourself to a teacher
> and do everything they ask of you, the faster you will improve. Sponge everything
> you can from any given teacher and years later you will sift through what you
> learned.

I've been challenging my teacher. As only a first time playing clarinet 49 year
can do. We've had some ... spirited(?) discussions on single vs. double lip
embrochure, the meaning of keys and more. The challenge inspired discussions
have led to a deeper understanding of the topics.

Humble and sponge, but be sure you understand what you're humbling and sponging to.

--
Michael Rasmussen, Portland, Ore, USA
Be Appropriate && Follow Your Curiosity
http://www.patch.com/words/

P.S. When I attended visual arts school (SFAI) I went in with an attitude of
absorbing whatever I could from the faculty. Their collective intent was to get
students to develop personal vision. They worked hard to steer students from
sponging to exploring.

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