Author: Mark Charette
Date: 1999-08-22 02:05
Justin,
I've attended several master classes given by highly respected clarinetists (as a spectator) - Larry Combs, J. Lawrie Bloom, Richard Hawkins, Eddie Daniels, Robert Spring, Tom Martin, and a few more. In <b>no</b> case did they belittle the players; rather, they made suggestions in a polite manner, told the players where they consider the players good, and constructively criticized other aspects of the playing.
I do know of several very highly regarded teachers that have had their students in tears (the students have told me of this personally - the teachers all currently hold teaching positions at highly regarded universities and conservatories); if that happens, either adjust to the teacher's manner, or switch teachers if you feel you can't put up with this.
I can't give names - the stories were given to me in confidence.
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