Posted by r. a. on September 04, 2003 at 08:39:53:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Becoming a professional posted by each and... on September 04, 2003 at 07:50:01:
same reality.
They would, today (if young and ambitious) seek out the best instruction from professionals, and develop their own skills until they prevailed. This is exactly what they did, and they would do it again.
Belief that "times are tougher today" is simply more comfort to unsuccessful applicants.
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The reality is that today times are easier, and orchestras quite often listen to over a hundred applicants - begging fate to bring them one who is qualified.