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Author: Silvericm
Date: 2012-04-14 04:30
So, Today i had another lesson with Dr.Bustos of UWS. I was just wondering if anyone knows of her? Shes an amazing clarinetist! She answered a lot of questions that i had (which most of you already answered ahah.) Opinions, comments, etc?
Nathan Beal
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Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2012-04-14 08:33
I haven't heard of her. That doesn't mean anything! If she is a doctor I'm sure she is very good.
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Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2012-04-14 14:13
Bob Bernardo wrote:
> I haven't heard of her. That doesn't mean anything! If she is a
> doctor I'm sure she is very good.
Very true. There are many players who are not well known but are excellent teachers. One could also say that being well known doesn't necessarily mean that a player is a good teacher so I don't think a teacher's notoriety or lack thereof should really be taken into account.
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2012-04-17 01:57
Many good players are not good teachers and many good teachers are not really good players, at a top professional level that is. Then there are those that are good players and good teachers. One doesn't have to be well known to be a good at either. Very few manage to get a big reputation unless they play or teach in a high quality symphony or university, exceptions of course. My the way, having a DMA in itself does not make someone a good teacher but it can't hurt for sure. ESP eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: Buster
Date: 2012-04-17 05:23
The "If you aren't good enough to do it, you teach" stigma, though it at times does hold true, is an unfortunate one.
I have come across several "gifted players" that could teach little for the good of any. (- no names included so don't inquire)
Conversely, I know some instructors that are quite wonderful that have chosen to pursue a teaching career, perhaps to avoid the rigors, or "stress" of a full-time performing job etc...
Then there are the even more sparsely scattered gifted performers And gifted teacher/mentors...
At the end of it all, a D.M.A. is not a guarantee of skill level on the performing front, nor teaching vein. (And I mean not to degrade Dr. Bustos as I know her not.) Yet, at the end of the day it is necessary to vet the source and make the most informed decision as possible.
and as Ed suggests, a D.M.A. cannot hurt, but it doesn't necessarily guarantee... I have had the pleasure(?) of coming across several holding the degree that were little capable of demonstrating the stature it conveys. and Vice-versa.
but I fear I am preaching to the choir on a few fronts here....
-Jason
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