| Date sent: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 22:13:37 EST Subject: Re: Help, nice teacher, poor technique To: vocalist Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>
In a message dated 12/16/99 2:37:21 PM Central Standard Time, Jicasc-at-aol.com writes:
<< After having! ! studied with this teacher for a year, I am becoming concerned about whether this method is good for me. I have signed up to "audition" with some other teachers, with the idea that I would continue with this teacher as well. I'm not sure if I should, though, but I really like this person, and this teacher has been very kind to me. I feel torn between loyalty and doing what's best for my voice and my education. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. >>
JC....it sounds as if you KNOW what you should do, which is find another teacher. To continue with two different teachers is not only not a good idea for you as a student, but is considered unethical. It is possible for you to thank the teacher you are currently with for all of her help...get her a lovely parting gift and write a lovely note, but make it clear that you are moving on. The "warm ups" (or lack thereof) that you describe do not sound even close to the type of vocalizing required to build a voice and improve technique. YOU are the consumer...you must protect yourself & deserve to get good instruction for your money. Believe me, good teachers understand (even if they may be personally disappointed to lose a student). Teachers who are very good have waiting lists & no problems filling vacancies...marginal teachers sometimes hang on tenaciously to every student...even when they do not know how to help the person improve. Good luck to you...NO GUILT...say thank you (remember, you have paid this person for her time) and move on. Regards, Barbara
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