Hi Dominic,
I don't know how many dozens of students have said that line to me over the
years; "I play much better at home". I usually ask them where they live and say
I'll come hear them play there.
It's a difficult instrument. A sense of humor helps.
Peter
Dcammaro@aol.com wrote:
> I teach science to 8th graders and it is a similar experience.
>
> But, I do have a question for all the shukuhachi students out there.
>
> Have you ever said to your Sensei, "I played this great at Home! I don't know
> what is wrong today."
>
> I have often found myself choking when it came to performing in front of my
> teacher. However, alone at home, only the Angel Gabriel could play better.
>
> All the best
> Dominic
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