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From:  Patricia M Smith <dgcsorcmgr@j...>
Patricia M Smith <dgcsorcmgr@j...>
Date:  Wed May 2, 2001  3:56 am
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] Voice Lessons over the summer


Based on how much my voice teacher & discuss what we are both doing
musically, I think it would be odd not to query my voice teacher about
she thought about me taking lessons with someone else during a time that
I couldn't study with her. It is a matter of trust & professionalism.

A teacher that truly has his/her student best interest at heart shouldn't
feel threatened that the student wants to continue to study while at home
for the summer.

Pat

On Sat, 28 Apr 2001 20:00:19 -0600 susanna_co@j... writes:
> I do disagree to some extent, Mike. I agree the bottom line is: it
> is
> the student's voice to do with as they please.
>
> On the other hand, as a TEACHER, I always ask inquiring potential
> students if they are currently working with another teacher. As a
> professional courtesy to the other teacher, I won't work with a
> student
> unless:
> *they are home from college and have the teacher's blessing to take
> lessons in the summer with someone else
> *they have completed their "contract" with the other teacher.
>

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