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Re: New clarinet teacher

Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2014-08-09 16:43

Yes, talk to your teacher and tell him/her that you're frustrated with the level of music their assigning you and ask him/her if he/she can accomplish the same thing with more advanced or more interesting music. He/she, should be able to explain to you why they're using this approach. If you're not satisfied with the answer and you don't feel you're making the progress you should then it's time to change teachers. Anytime I've had a student that I felt needed major changes I'd explain to them what and why I'm approaching them that way. Your teacher should have done the same thing. Some times I'd use some of the same repertoire the student played before and sometimes I'd start with "easier" music but I'd always explain why and ask if they wouldn't mind playing that piece again. I'd never make a student work on a solo work they didn't like, it would prove fruitless. There's a wealth of music to choose from, one doesn't have to force a piece a student doesn't like unless there's good reason for it, and then it should be explained why. Good for tone production, for technique, for staccato, for phrasing etc.

ESP eddiesclarinet.com

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