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found a new teacher

December 3, 2005 at 8:43 PM

I found a new teacher and start this Friday. I look forward to it. I'll be doing the Suzuki method, which I know a few people cringe at, but it'll get me up to speed quickly, so I'm looking forward to it. He's been teaching over 20 years, so that'll help for me too I'm sure. I look forward to progressing through the Suzuki books as fast as I can. Hello Vibratto, have you found your way home yet?
Congrats on finding a new teacher, the Suzuki method is great, will your teacher just use the books, or the whole method?
no idea, he did say he'd tape my fingerboard, but I think I have that already down. I've bought the cd's too, to listen to, all have vibratto damnit, even in book 1!
Did you ever read the great fingerboard tape massacree?
Yes, it was very interesting.
My first lesson with my current teacher, I got a sinking feeling when she asked me to go out and buy a Suzuki book. I had read a bit about Suzuki and it seemed to be for teaching children of very, very young ages. Nontheless I went out and bought the book. Long and short of it is, other than the word Suzuki on the cover of the book none of my training has followed that method. The books, according to my teacher, are just very good resources because they offer a nice selection of classical pieces within the grasp of beginners. It fills the role of 'piece' work and is complemented by separate books for scales and etudes.
My son's teacher uses Suzuki books for the same reasaon--a resource for classical pieces that the beginner to intermediate can play.

But she hates the fingering numbers above the notes! She thinks htat is a very bad idea.

The Great Fingerboard Tape Massacre, or GFTM, also known as the Great Purge, played a pivotal role in shaping the direction, philosophy and membership of this Board.

It is required reading for all persons truly aspiring to the status of PhDvc (Philosifus Doctorate violinist.communicatus)

Fingerboard tapes S*&$ BTW:-)