Ralph wrote: >Valerie; slagging off professionals is jolly good fun but there is usually a reason for them being where they are and others being where they are.<
No, Ralph, you are jumping to the wrong conclusions. I'm not "slagging off professionals." I'm just encouraging folks to keep an open mind to new & different things regardless of the source. One never knows where a helpful idea will come from... even from a tuba player or a humble trumpet teacher! Ralph also wrote: >Some professionals are not good teachers and some are such 'naturals' that they can't accommodate any analysis that might help those in need.< Well said, Ralph. But I wouldn't go so far as to say such 'naturals' "can't accommodate any" helpful analysis. I believe everyone can learn to be a better teacher if they are open minded and willing to learn from others. Oft times solutions to challenging playing problems can only come from those who have struggled and triumphed with creative, innovative techniques that would never occur to a 'natural' because he's never experienced such struggles. This is not to imply that 'naturals' don't work their tails off to get there they are, but they just haven't had certain experiences to teach them. Valerie Wells The Balanced Embouchure Method http://bebabe.wordpress.com/ http://www.beforhorn.blogspot.com/ From: Ralph Hall <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Articulation and 'airy' sound issues To: The Horn List <[email protected]> _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at https://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
