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exboyfil

(17,862 posts)
Mon Apr 14, 2014, 12:41 PM Apr 2014

Suggestions for high school musician [View all]

My daughter will be a 11th grader in band and orchestra next year. She has been frustrated by her progress this year in playing the clarinet and violin. She wants to stay with both instruments even though we are not a family with a history of music. Neither my wife nor I have ever played an instrument or sang in a choir. I will not force her to go down to one instrument. Because of health concerns this year I have tried to limit her academics next year as well (only two-three academic courses besides the two music classes). She will have a significant amount of time to invest in music.

We have some contact hours for lessons with professional musicians as well as her lessons with her instructors, but I would like to help her know she is doing well when practicing at home. Does anyone have any suggestions on software or other aids that might assist her in this?

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I don't mercuryblues Apr 2014 #1
This product will let her know if she is on pitch. Loudly Apr 2014 #2
no information but Voice for Peace Apr 2014 #3
Is there a four-year college in the vicinity with a music department? End Of The Road Apr 2014 #4
Thanks for the suggestion exboyfil Apr 2014 #5
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