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Re: teaching or coaching for advanced

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2020-10-17 22:08

Interesting topic.

I knew several really terrific musicians back in high school (and beyond a bit) who swore they would ALWAYS take lessons. The idea being that it is a good idea to have someone else to evaluate what is going on. I have lost track of those folks so I don't know the outcome, but it was interesting to hear folks voice that idea early in their careers (one IS in a major symphony orchestra......not clarinet though).

I have also heard a story, perhaps on this board, of a symphony cellist who developed some raggedness of technique and went to an amazing teacher for a lesson. In the first few minutes the teacher pointed out that he/she was applying too much thumb pressure. That immediately cleared up the problem and the student went to putting his/her cello away. The teacher asked if she/he would want to continue the lesson since there was still fifty minutes on the clock (already paid for). The cellist said no, the problem was fixed.

Lastly I'd say we all "stay in school" by asking colleagues for input, experimenting with how we phrase, just remaining inquisitive and open to new ideas. God forbid any of us get to the point where we think we know everything already...........what fun is that?

................Paul Aviles

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