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Taking private lessons? (For violin)
My orchestra teacher has recommended that I take private lessons.... Money is not a concern for me, but I'm not sure what I want to do. I'm currently a freshman, and I play the violin. In middle school, I was a pretty decent/good violinist, seeing as how I was first chair (not to brag or anything)... The thing is, I'm just so confused with everything I've learned. No offense to my teacher, but in middle school, my teacher honestly didn't teach us that well, or that much at all. Now I'm in high school; it's almost like I don't know anything, but I try to 'go with the flow'. It's only some things that I'm confused or lost on. I'm not a horrible player. But I'm not 'the best' either. Now the thing is, I'm honestly nervous to get a private teacher because I don't take/like criticism well. :\ What's it like having private lessons? I don't want to be criticized badly, or look stupid for not knowing certain things. Would the/my teacher be ok with this and help me learn the things I need to know then? You'd probably expect strings musicians my age to know these things by now. (Which most people in my class do. Though there are probably others who don't.) Don't get me wrong, I'd really like to become a better violinist. This may seem stupid, but I'm really self conscious about this. I don't want to look/seem stupid for not knowing certain things. I also know that constructive criticism is good, but still, I don't know, I get nervous about things. When I play, I don't want to 'suck epically', if you get what I mean lol. -.- I'll just feel really bad about myself. Any advice?
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A private teacher is a good investment if you're serious about learning the instrument. A good teacher will work with your strengths and build up your weaknesses. Interview the teacher before you agree to work with her or him, and be up front about your skill level. Get a sense of what the person is like: if you feel comfortable, then sign up. If not, move on to the next candidate.
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Go with the tutor. Most all famous musicians nowadays started with a tutor. There can be no harm from it. : ) I wish you luck.
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