Cynthia, Thank you for putting into words something that was bothering me as well. In my experience, if a teacher feels she/he has a student with great potential, they'll go out of their way to help that student, and find opportunities for that student. Afterall, it reflects back on the teacher if the student is winning competitions and appearing in shows.
Laura
-----Original Message----- From: Cynthia Donnell [mailto:csdonnell@m...] Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 3:47 PM To: vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [vocalist] Signs of a good voice teacher
Dear Tia, at the risk of putting my foot in it I've pulled on my galoshes and am wading in. I snipped your message considerably and hope you and the list will read the edited version zeroing in on the asterisks.
OK, here's the tough part. I wonder if your teacher hears your voice as a "career voice" or a "career talent." If she thinks your talent or musicianship are lacking this could be the cause of her lack of enthusiasm. I think you should ask her for her assessment of your potential.
Cindy Donnell
>Dear Vocalists: >I think what I'm looking for is someone who truly is interested in getting me where I want to go. >I'm thinking about changing teachers because we've seem to have hit a philosophical impasse. >My teacher seems to understand what I want to accomplish, but the guidance just doesn't seem to be there.
*****I have mentioned my concerns to the teacher, but I sense a lack of enthusiasm about working vigorously to get me to the place, I'd like to be.******
Therefore, I think its time for me to look into finding someone more conducive to my vision. Thank you for your help.>Tia
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