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Author: Morrigan
Date: 2006-07-26 04:58
Hi everyone,
What sorts of things does once consider when choosing a teacher? I've been with my current teacher for 7 years now and next year is time to move on and see what other teachers have to offer me. There are many choices out there and for those in Australia I am considering a move to Canberra or Brisbane, so you can probably guess who I'm thinking about.
I've been thinking about having some lessons with the teachers I have in mind, but can much really be ascertained by one or two lessons? If I do some 'sample lessons', what things should I be asking about? What should I be looking for?
Thanks everyone.
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Author: Tobin
Date: 2006-07-26 14:18
You should bring some prepared works about which you wish to be criticized.
As they give you their opinion and challenge you to perform and think in different ways, you will be able to decide whether you can or can't work with them easily.
Don't take anything they say for granted, and don't forget to question them on the things you may not agree with.
Hopefully you will find several teachers with whom you would like to work, and then price, reputation and all of the rest of it comes into play.
I believe you can make a good decision with one or two lessons, and so what if you make a wrong one? You may have taken 10 or 12, just move on (politely).
Good luck in your search!
James Tobin
Gnothi Seauton
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Author: Tobin
Date: 2006-07-26 14:20
Oops!
A glaring omission on my part!
Do they produce sound, phrase, and perform in ways that you admire? Do you subscribe to the same sound as they do? (Do you dig it? in other words)
Gnothi Seauton
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Author: David Peacham
Date: 2006-07-26 16:04
A doctor is best judged by the health of his patients, a teacher by the success of his pupils.
How much do you know about the past and present pupils of the possible teachers? Better still, can you talk to pupils to get their candid opinion of their teachers?
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If there are so many people on this board unwilling or unable to have a civil and balanced discussion about important issues, then I shan't bother to post here any more.
To the great relief of many of you, no doubt.
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Author: am0032
Date: 2006-07-26 16:34
I agree with David. I heard a young lady play with the most incredible sound at a workshop in the summer. After conversing with her, I found out who her teacher was. That was part of the reason why I chose my next clarinet teacher with whom to do my masters degree.
Adam
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Author: Morrigan
Date: 2006-07-26 23:27
All the teachers I am considering have great reputations themselves and with their students. They have students who are younger and better than me!
In terms of sound, I dunno: I don't sound like my teacher (sometimes I do) and I don't necessarily want that.
It's a gamble I just have to take I guess. Thanks guys.
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Author: Anthony_Madderson
Date: 2006-07-27 18:42
As an older player and one not well versed in choosing the right teacher, I probably should stay quiet on this very important issue. I will however add that the only graduate of either Conservatoire that I have heard (Canberra and Brisbane) has been a young man from Canberra who was a astonishing player in every sense of the word. His phrasing, sound, and his breathtaking technical command of the instrument were up there with the best I have ever heard live or on record. His name is Andrew Harper and his biography from the recital I attended mentions studying in Canberra with Alan Vivian. If his playing is anything to go by I would heartily suggest studying with Mr Vivian in Canberra.
Anthony Madderson
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