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Re: Tongue-Tied

Author: Chalumeau Joe
Date: 2006-07-20 01:50

Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor...seek appropriate medical advice from someone who plays one on TV.

...and now, "Oh, So Many Questions":

How old is your daughther?

How long has she been playing?

What is her skill level?

How serious a musician is she?

Are we talking elementary school band or college tryouts?

How seriously does her condition affect/limit the way she eats, speaks, or plays? If she is a professional musician, has it ever kept her from getting a gig?

Has she tried to overcome her limitations through practice and appropriate exercises? (Does she work with a therapist? Is there ANY speech therapy?) (Exercises can be tailored for her problem).

I've heard anecdotes about a few musicians that have had this procedure done, which resulted in the less than expected benefits they were hoping to get. Many regretted having it done. (Again, these were PROFESSIONAL musicians that had this type of surgery).

I would be extremely circumspect about any kind of surgical procedure, at least until you've considered these and other questions that will likely come up in response to your posting.

I'm sure you're going to get a second medical opinion...what about getting a second clarinet teacher opinion (or even a first).

My two cents,

Joe

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