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Re: Middle ager wanting to pick clarinet back up!

Author: Katrina
Date: 2010-11-05 15:51

Jon,

Some of the things you'll want to watch for are the same as for any music instrument teacher.

If they don't allow a single trial lesson, run the other way.

Not all great teachers charge a lot, so don't base your decision on how much they charge. Currently I still charge $20 for a half hour lesson in my home, and $24 for a half hour lesson at a studio where I pay a fee to use their room. There are teachers who charge less and teachers who charge more.

If the teacher also performs somewhere, go hear a concert they're involved with. Do you like how they play? That's not the be all and end all, but if you don't like their playing, they might not be able to teach you to play in a way you want to play. Of course, a good teacher can help the student go in their own direction and not just copy him!