Author: SarahC
Date: 2016-02-01 00:18
Sorry, I was just commenting on the Op question has anyone noticed this difference in teaching. And made the comment of the similarity to Suzuki method, which focuses on listening to tone, technique etc to correct it. More so than focussing on the technique itself as the sound the technique produces. That was the total meaning of my comment. And yes, suzuki method is known for teaching beginners... but IS also a philosophy that is used all the way through, including to advanced levels. And this year I have many more students doing diploma level than the beginner.
The listening to a master comment is referring to students, not any particular age, who listen to someone better than them to try improve their abilities.And with clarinet I have been listening to Chris Swann of late and trying to make my tone as beautiful as his. As I have been playing since December 19 only, and wish to progress as fast as I can. When i did my LRSm in recorder, I listened to many many recordings to observe how different professionals chose to interpret the music, while i did perform in my own style.
Suzukis whole aim was exactly what you said here "learning to listen as a way to self-monitor one's playing, which is ultimately the whole point of a performer's training." I guess people who haven't read Suzukis writings in detail may assume otherwise. And yes, they weren't his ideas, he was highly influenced by the German Romantic school of violin playing. But became famous for it because of the mass groups of young violins playing together.
And for the record, I just had a 6 year old pass his grade 5 theory with flying colours last session.. the theory knowledge etc can be just as present as anything else, depending on how it is taught.
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