Author: connie
Date: 2001-04-18 20:30
My current (sax) teacher listens to me, then plays with me. . I've found his playing along with me very helpful with intonation problems. He also does a lot of demonstrating techniques like tonguing and vibrato, where he'll play it, I'll play it back to him, he'll play it again, etc. This is the first time I've had a teacher play that much, and I like it.
My previous teachers (30 years ago?) did more talking to try to refine my technique, with exercises, scales, and etudes. If it hadn't been for band, I wouldn't be able to play along with anyone else.
I work with several elementary-age kids at a local parochial school, and it's amazing to me that they play pretty well alone, but have no concept of playing together.
As far as the nervousness thing goes, I used to have that problem, too. Even with a teacher that I had known for years, I would freeze up during the lesson. I think it makes it harder for the teacher to see where you need help, but I don't have a good solution for anyone else. I just sort of "outgrew" it. I guess you have to swallow a certain amount of pride when you start a new instrument at age 47.
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