Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2016-07-05 00:14
Ari wrote:
"In August I will be starting college at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill."
Congratulations on being accepted to a very fine academic institution.
"Although I'm not going to be majoring in Music, I will be taking clarinet lessons with the professor there and I'm wondering if I need a better clarinet than what I have now."
"Need"? In short, probably not. While your current clarinet is not a "professional" model, the E11 is still a reputable instrument in most quarters. You plan to take lessons for your own enjoyment and personal improvement so, unless there is extremely high demand for slots in the clarinet studio(s) (in which case, you probably won't be able to sign up for lessons, anyway), as long as you are willing to work hard, the teacher will almost certainly be happy to work with you on your current instrument.
The college music teachers that I know tailor their programs to their students. If your teacher feels that your equipment is holding you back, s/he will let you know. Then you can think about an upgrade. But, in your situation, while your teacher may suggest that a better instrument is worth considering, s/he will probably be sympathetic if you can't afford one.
Good luck next fall.
Best regards,
jnk
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