Going to college, would like some experienced players advice
Going to college, would like some experienced players advice
22:51 on Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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Re: Going to college, would like some experienced players advice
22:53 on Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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Re: Going to college, would like some experienced players advice
05:14 on Thursday, August 28, 2008
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Re: Going to college, would like some experienced players advice
09:25 on Thursday, August 28, 2008
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JOhnlovemusic (1279 points)
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I agree with Steve 99.9%.
If this is a good college and a reputable teacher then yes, you should do as the professor instructs. If you disagree with something for some reason you can certainly enter into a dialogue about the subject. But be respectful when discussing things, use facts and demonstrations. You are there to learn from them, so do that, learn from them.
You are entering a new world of musicianship and somethings may not make sense to you at first.
I like that you already know you do some things better than others (and perhaps others do some things better than you). Remember this and don't try and place yourself or rate yourself to the others. Don't get into personality clashes - it can ruin you.
Short story:
I sent to a college and insited I was better than this other guy (who happened to be the son of the director of music). I insisted that I play first and he insisted that he play first. His father, band director, orchestra director, and private teacher would not make a decision. They got together and decided to let us work things out. We hated each other. We were mean to each other. We sabotaged music, we would physically move the others instrument while playing a concert to make him make a mistake. The whole first year of college went this way - we should have been kicked out of school. We were bad people.
Now, we are best freinds. And the most ridiculous part is I'm a low horn specialist, always have been. So why did I care so much to be playing first? That's not what I was going to do professionally.
See where you fit in. Enjoy the experience and learn from everyone there.
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