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Author: Thomas Lee
Date: 2002-03-18 15:54
Do any of you guys know of any good clarinet teachers here in New York City.
The price range does not matter I just really need a teacher soon,
because I have many auditions coming up and I want to be fully prepaired and I would just like to have a great mentor for my clarinet studies.
Thanks for your time.
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Author: Ed
Date: 2002-03-18 16:05
You might try Bill Blount, who is principal in St Lukes. He is a fine musician. Check the phone book or contact local AFM 802 for his info.
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2002-03-18 18:21
Thomas -
I was in the West Point Band with Bill Blount. He's a very nice fellow and an excellent musician, with one of the smoothest techniques you'll ever hear. He's also a fine jazz player and made my favorite recording of the Copeland Concerto. Equally important, he holds down an important orchestral position and knows about audition requirements.
I also know Steve Hartman, who's a regular on this board. He's an outstanding player and a lovely man, who holds down two important jobs. I'm not sure if he takes students, but you could learn a lot from him.
David Hattner, who's in the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and is a regular on this board, is a complete player, and he knows what he's talking about. He won't be easy on you, but he has a lot to give.
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I'm a little worried about "auditions coming up." There's no quick fix or going to a guru for inspiration and magical laying on of hands. If you're not ready for auditions now, a few months with even the greatest teacher won't make a lot of difference. To learn what a top teacher has to give, you need years, not weeks. Assess your level of playing honestly. By all means go to the best teacher you can find to get an expert's opinion about your talent and level of accomplishment. But don't expect change to happen quickly or easily.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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Author: kgl
Date: 2002-03-18 18:55
You might like Dave Sapadin, who studied with Yehuda Gilad at USC and Ricardo Morales at MSM, and teaches privately, at a college in PA, and at Kinhaven Music School. He frequently subs with the Metropolitan Opera.
nysap@aol.com
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Author: HAT
Date: 2002-03-18 19:55
Hi all,
Just have to correct Ken slightly! While I did tour with Orpheus a few years ago, and play chamber music with some of their members, I am not a regular and in fact have not played with them in quite a while.
But thanks for the plug, Ken.
As always, the first lesson with me is free. You are welcome to come over and 'try the merchadise.' And if you buy my cd, I will deduct its price from a subsequent lesson (and sign it if you wish).
My teacher, Robert Marcellus, often quoted George Szell: "It is we who should pay the students." If I could afford to, I would, but I do what I can.
I also offered, a while back, a free lesson (or an hour of duet playing) to anyone visiting NYC who attends a classical music concert or a broadway show. That offer is still good. It's my way of giving back to NYC, which needs everyone who can possibly visit to come do so.
You can read more about me at the website I always list in my signature. You can also buy my cd, which will not only help me (slightly) but allow the label to afford to record me this summer (hint hint).
David Hattner, NYC
www.northbranchrecords.com
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Author: ken
Date: 2002-03-19 15:10
Mr. Hattner, could you please email me a phone ## you can be reached for scheduling? I might have a taker or two on the freebie when my folks tour NYC in late April-early May. v/r KEN
drjazzz@cox.net
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Author: kenabbott
Date: 2002-03-20 11:59
Tim Price teaches at Roberto's Woodwind on 46th Street. He is an excellent jazz instructor who addresses not just technique, but phrasing as well. His email is TEP251sax(nospam)@aol.com.
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