I enjoyed reading Hans Pizka's recent post about 'Lip Size' (and other physical attributes associated with horn playing) - Hans' views were very calm and reasoned, and learned thru a lifetime of professional experience.
Of course there is the occasional 'exception' (horn player) who does very well regardless of having less than optimal physical characteristics - but there are many more who have tried and failed to reach the pro level. Regarding the '5 Tips' from the SBO web site - it is important to remember that the goal is to have the students learn an instrument that is suited to them given some very general (but true) guidelines. A teacher WANTS the student to do well, so the teacher is inclined to help the student find an instrument that will allow success. If a student has a strong desire to play a certain instrument, then I hope the teacher would allow it. But, if after a reasonable period, a student is obviously not suited to a particular instrument, the teacher should help (not force) the student to try something else. Jay Kosta Endwell NY USA amateur player _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
