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 Returning player - when to start lessons?
Author: winthropguy 
Date:   2009-09-26 04:42

I'm returning to the clarinet after a 11 year hiatus. I've spent the last week working on long tones, scales, etc., but my main question is: when should I start back with lessons? Immediately, or wait a while until I can strengthen my embouchure and regain a "feel" for the instrument? Thoughts? Opinions?



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 Re: Returning player - when to start lessons?
Author: EEBaum 
Date:   2009-09-26 05:36

ASAP.

-Alex
www.mostlydifferent.com

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 Re: Returning player - when to start lessons?
Author: Ed Palanker 
Date:   2009-09-26 13:52

I agree, the sooner or better. Why wait until you develop a bad habit and than have to get it corrected. Check out my website for some helpful articles on playing the clarinet. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com

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 Re: Returning player - when to start lessons?
Author: Grabnerwg 
Date:   2009-09-27 18:39

Yes, start lessons right away. You'll improve faster and make fewer bad habits which you will have to break later. Also, having regularly scheduled lessons will make you practice regularly (or should, anyway).

Walter Grabner
www.clarinetxpress.com
1193 Bass Clarinets

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 Re: Returning player - when to start lessons?
Author: DavidBlumberg 
Date:   2009-09-27 19:36

Find a good teacher though, plenty of bad ones out there.

http://www.SkypeClarinetLessons.com


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 Re: Returning player - when to start lessons?
Author: xarkon 
Date:   2009-09-27 23:17

Now, but with the RIGHT teacher.

Get some recommendations, and perhaps even consider trying a lesson or two with each to find the right one.

Dave

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 Re: Returning player - when to start lessons?
Author: Bartmann 
Date:   2009-09-28 13:50

Whenever you can afford it.

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