From: Cathy Ardrey
To: VOCALIST
Subject: Am I Too Old?
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Dear Spinto,

If it's any inspiration to you, most of my voice students are older adults.
I started my studio about three years ago, thinking that most of the people
who would be interested in lessons would be college-bound high schoolers.

Three years later I have five students forty and over, one student in her
thirties, two students in their twenties, one college student, one
high-schooler, and two middle schoolers. I find that I really enjoy my
adult students because they are very motivated, know exactly what they'd
like to get out of lessons, and they are self-directed. They are more
willing to experiment than my teenagers are--they're not afraid to take
risks and try something new.

So, from a teacher's viewpoint, I say go for it. Even if things don't go
perfectly, I think you'd always wonder what if... if you don't try. Good
luck;May God be with you.
Cathy Ardrey