Posted by Jay Bertolet on November 03, 2001 at 08:12:36:
In Reply to: Second-guessing myself...(long) posted by Ted on November 01, 2001 at 23:33:25:
"I try my best to crack the whip and tell myself that no teacher will get me into an orchestra if I don't put in the time practising myself, and that if I work hard then I can still make a living no matter who my teacher is."
I wish I had you in my studio! In my experience as a teacher, students who display the attitude you just described are successful. Just about every student I've ever had that displayed this attitude is now working in the music field. My advice to you is to continue to work hard and learn as much as you can. My bet is that success will follow.
My opinion for what it's worth...