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Author: GLEN
Date: 2003-01-17 02:47
I TOOK LESSONS FOR ALMOST 2 MONTHS AT THE LOCAL MUSIC STORE FROM A COLLEGE KID WHO TAUGHT BAND AT THE LOCAL JUNIOR HIGH ( HIS MAIN INSTRUMENT WAS TRUMPET). HE ADMITTED FEELING A LITTLE UNCOMFORTABLE TEACHING CLARINET. I ALSO FELT SELF CONSCIOUS WAITING IN THE LOBBY FOR MY MUSIC LESSON WITH A BUNCH OF 9 YEAR OLD KIDS ( I AM AN ADULT BEGINNER). I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO TEACH MYSELF THE CLARINET, BUT I AM AFRAID I MAY BE WASTING MY TIME AND DEVELOPING BAD HABITS.CAN SOMEONE RECOMMEND A TEACHER OR SOME ADVICE ON WHERE TO FIND ONE? I LIVE IN A NORTHEAST SUBURB OF DETROIT. ANY HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED, GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
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Author: Brenda
Date: 2003-01-17 03:13
I cannot help you with any names, but I want to first of all congratulate you for taking this project on! You're to be commended for going ahead and doing something like this for yourself, since undoubtedly some kind of music has been latent for years waiting for the opportunity. There are many of us who either leave music after school because of work, etc., or begin music later in life.
I would recommend that you begin your search by phoning up the local Musician's Union for references, or phone the orchestra in Chicago. Leave your phone # and ask for one of the clarinetists to phone you back regarding lessons. These people have connections and can refer you to someone they know. This is how I found the teacher I have.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2003-01-17 03:21
I think the orchestra in Detroit would be a much better choice than the orchestra in Chicago (just a bit shorter commute ;^)
I live in the NW suburbs of Detroit ...
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Author: Jim E.
Date: 2003-01-17 04:18
Try a local college with a decent music program. You will find a teacher who "speaks" clarinet as a first language, and you won't feel so out of place as an adult. (If a prof. won't take on a beginner, surely you can get a recomendation for a grad student or upperclass undergrad clarinet major.)
Or... call the band director at a local hgh or middle school and ask who the local clarinet teachers are.
Good luck!
PS Turn off caps lock, its hard to read your post.
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2003-01-17 11:58
Your local sheet music purveyor will also have a listing of teachers offering private instruction.
Get someone who has fewer rather than more students.
If you begin to study evenings, the kiddies before you will always run late... or get the earliest possible appointment.
I'm all for trying to catch a college prof during their daily schedule, particularly if they have a private studio.
It's YOUR money, get the most for it.
PS - You're on the right track, instruction is the best investment in your progress.
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Author: Brenda
Date: 2003-01-17 16:49
Oh yes, Detroit! That's funny, sorry about that! Yup, there should be a good instructor there; sounds like Mark is putting out the welcome mat.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2003-01-17 17:22
Mark isn't an instructor by any means, but there are a number around. There's a fellow here who posts from Royal Oak who probably teaches and may be able to put you in touch with other teachers in the area.
My former teacher was in Ann Arbor, a hefty drive from the East side.
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Author: Jean
Date: 2003-01-17 18:06
I would not be taking lessons from a brass player. The training most students receive in music methods (pedagogy) classses is severly lacking. If not a professional an advanced college student. I would also be looking at someone who's personality works with yours. There are some great players out there who are not very good at teaching. The next question is this: "How much are you willing to spend?" Private lessons with a pro are very expensive. And as a beginner is that a necessary expense?
Jean
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