Author: dorjepismo ★2017
Date: 2018-04-16 17:32
This is always a tricky kind of decision, and there are lots of things to consider. I agree with Ed that you should discuss it with your present teacher, but of course you're the one who's completely responsible for the decision and who will live with the consequences. Being a principal in a professional orchestra, and even being a prof, isn't a guarantee that someone is a great teacher, but at the same time, there are perspectives people get from being in those positions that you'll need if you want to eventually play at that level. Having taught quite a bit at one time, I guess I disagree with Ken: it can be very personal, depending on how the teacher student relationship develops. The one time I had a regular teacher and wanted to take periodic lessons with a top pro, I discussed it with him and he encouraged me to do that. I encouraged my own students to move on to situations where they'd be challenged more and get exposed to a higher level of playing and competition. Good teachers always want their students to develop artistic independence and, if possible, become better players than the teacher. Nothing lasts forever, and nothing stands still.
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