Author: Rosie
Date: 2001-05-28 17:12
As a parent who happens to be a new clarinet student (still under the year mark!), I've found that reading this bulletin board is a great resource along with my private teacher. Fortunately, even though he teaches through a school/store, he tells me what he likes best, which is not necessarily what the store sells. And remember, the only stupid question is the one you don't ask. I've noticed the folks on this bulletin board are always helpful.
I think that being supportive is one of the best things your child will have. Sometimes this means monitoring practice sessions, sometimes it means backing off. Sometimes it's not the student that's doing the squeeking, sometimes its the horn/mouthpiece/reed combination. If you're willing to try different brands/combinations (especially with reeds), that will be a great help.
I never played as a child, and my children are playing brass instruments, but I'm amazed how my husband talks to some of the guys where we take lessons, and then orders different mouthpieces for them to try when things get difficult.
I'm not sure about an all-in-one book/store. I did buy an Educator's Guide to the Clarinet, but I think it's overkill for where you are at this point. I'm not sure if your child is starting in a school program, but I would highly recommend a private teacher. The one-on-one approach can be helpful. I really like our school band instructor, but she has the 'general' knowledge about many instruments. My son really benefitted from his private teacher.
Enjoy the new music in your life!
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