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Author: Casey
Date: 2002-05-17 00:23
hey everybody!
I just g0t a new clarinet teacher for this summer, and possibly for the rest of high*school =). She judged me 0nce in region band. But ive only had one clarinet teacher my whole life, and she was like a friend. But this is at a college and itz really big*dealish or something >so mah grandmother says< =) well anywho, im wondering, what kind of stuff do you bring to a first lesson? Like nothing? Or what....besides my clarinet and mouth! =)
Thanx in advance >i kno this is kinda a stupid question but hey!<
-=Case=-
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Author: carmen izzo
Date: 2002-05-17 01:16
Id say bring your horn(s)s, some great reeds, and some literature youve been working on or have worked on and know pretty well so the teacher can make an accurate evaluation of your playing.
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Author: William
Date: 2002-05-17 13:10
If you were coming to a lesson with me, I would want to hear you play so that I could evaluate your current progress and determine a possible course of future study. So, bring an open mind thirsting for knowledge, some piece(s) that you can play well, your clarinet (highly recommended) and your new teacher will "take it from there." Good Clarineting and Have Fun!!!
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2002-05-17 15:11
Jack Kissinger wrote:
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> Call your new teacher and ask her what you should bring.
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> jnk
That'd be too easy ...
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Author: Mike_M
Date: 2002-05-17 15:29
Think about some areas of your playing that you’re frustrated with or really want to improve. Tell the teacher about those things - don't wait to be asked.
After hearing you play, the teacher may dismiss those ideas and set you in another direction, but that information will give him/her a better idea of your outlook and motivation.
Good luck, hope you guys ‘click’.
Mike
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Author: Joe Garza
Date: 2002-05-17 18:48
Other than the essentials (horn, music, etc...) BRING A PENCIL! hehe. It shows someone, especially a teacher, how well prepared of a person you are (which is obvious by you asking a question to help you out, bravo for wanting to do your best) and is indicative of the type of work you'll be doing. Also show up with a smile, a courteous demeanor, and a will to work. If this woman is a college professor, she's probably used to having things go her way with students in terms of what they have prepared for each lesson. Roll with the punches too (because having taught students for over a semester I know it's hard to get students to try something new in their playing) and be open to her suggestions about emboucher, reeds, mouthpieces, barrels, horns and what not. All of life is a compromise, so do what you can!
Joe
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Author: Casey
Date: 2002-05-18 01:26
Hehehehe! thanx everyone for the advise.....i especially love the cash coment =)
-Casey
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