Author: Cindyr
Date: 2006-12-18 19:43
I think Carl is giving some very good advice. I recently joined a community band, and was a bit overwhelmed by the difficulty of the pieces and quick pace at which the practice sessions were moving. I have a great encourager (another clarinet player) who has been in the band many years, she has helped me to hang in there. After two months, weekly band and individual practice, and two concerts, I'm feeling much more confident. I've learned to set my own goals for improvement and learning, and not compare myself to someone who has played continually for many years. (I played in high school and college, and resumed about a year ago after stopping for many years). A thought I would add is to practice some music that you enjoy playing somewhere in the practice seesion.
I think I've scared my cats with the clarinet practices, also, although I'm happy to say that my kids and husband are still around!
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