Gene Pokorny

[TYA]

Hi I don't want to give off the wrong message but does anyone know how I can get in touch with Gene Pokorny? On top of that would it be rude or improper to as Mr. Pokorny for a one time lesson?

[happyroman]

He is very approachable, so just give him a call. He's in the phone book (Oak Park, IL).

[josh_kaprun]

You can also go to the CSO website and submit a request there to get in touch with him (I believe all requests go the personnel director). They'll forward your info over to him and he'll contact you directly.

[Pete Link]

Hi I don't want to give off the wrong message but does anyone know how I can get in touch with Gene Pokorny? On top of that would it be rude or improper to as Mr. Pokorny for a one time lesson?

You'd do yourself a great justice just to sit next to him and hear him play through your lesson rep. Gene is the man! Very approachable and a wonderful teacher. I'm sure you'll have no issues getting in touch with him here. If you do, pm me.

Cheers

Pete Link

[TYA]

Hi I don't want to give off the wrong message but does anyone know how I can get in touch with Gene Pokorny? On top of that would it be rude or improper to as Mr. Pokorny for a one time lesson?

You'd do yourself a great justice just to sit next to him and hear him play through your lesson rep. Gene is the man! Very approachable and a wonderful teacher. I'm sure you'll have no issues getting in touch with him here. If you do, pm me.

Cheers

Pete Link

Here meaning Gene Pokorny has a profile on tubenet?

[Pete Link]

Hi I don't want to give off the wrong message but does anyone know how I can get in touch with Gene Pokorny? On top of that would it be rude or improper to as Mr. Pokorny for a one time lesson?

You'd do yourself a great justice just to sit next to him and hear him play through your lesson rep. Gene is the man! Very approachable and a wonderful teacher. I'm sure you'll have no issues getting in touch with him here. If you do, pm me.

Cheers

Pete Link

Here meaning Gene Pokorny has a profile on tubenet?

Right. Look for "Northern." Should have mentioned that in the first place.

[SRanney]

Just don't try to outdo him on Three Stooges trivia.

[TYA]

TYA
If you want a one time lesion, why ?
What do you want to accomplish during this lesion ?
Is there something you want to change about your playing ?
Do you live in the Chicago area ?


Just curious.

I just want to see what it is like to have a lesson with him I would love to have him as my real teacher but I do not live in Chicago or anywhere close to that. If I am able to get one lesson from him I would love to learn his take on how to develop a huge sound and some advice on some rep. I hope that answers your questions.

[Wes Krygsman]

I would actually love a lesson with him as well. I am hoping to attend the seminar sometime in the near future, so I might get to.

As far as why ONE lesson. I think that there are many people on this planet that have plenty to offer others. There are "superstars" in the tuba world that one lesson would provide enough material for a few months and sometimes even a few years of work.

I have taken one off lessons with a few players that I'm STILL learning from and would not trade that one time experience for anything, except maybe weekly lessons with the same people. What is stopping me? Location and/or money unfortunately.

Having goals for the lesson is a great idea though. If you are having trouble with something or have a burning question, write them down(especially because we sometimes get "starstruck" or nervous/intimidated) so you don't forget to ask in the lesson. That could help with the direction of the lesson. But don't try to control it too much (as I have very immaturely done in the past), let them steer the ship. They are where they are for a reason, let them show you.

Another great idea is to record it (with permission of course), because in the moment some concepts might be lost and listening to it later can either reiterate what was said or clarify what they were trying to say that you didn't get during the lesson.

Lastly take notes on anything and everything you can remember right after the lesson(not during, the teacher should have your full attention). It helps you recall everything in the far future, and see maybe a different perspective. I have re-read masterclass notes from years ago and I was so focused on equipment that I missed much of the musical and technical things being presented. It's a great way to see how you've grown.

Hope this helped. Good luck and enjoy.

[The Big Ben]

Just don't try to outdo him on Three Stooges trivia.

Or vintage railroad stock...

[Casey Tucker]

Mr. Pokorny is AWESOME!! (duh) The last time I had the opportunity to study with/hear him was at the Blast of Brass! conference in 2005 when he was the guest artist. The biggest thing that I noticed about his playing (other than the wonderful sound and musicality) was his dynamic control. He could play so soft that you could barely hear him but so loud that he could shake the decorations on the walls (literally). My one bit of advice, ask him to play for you; for two reasons: 1.) If you learn by listening (like me) you'll gain a bunch of info. You'll probably gain something from listening to him even if you're not! 2.) Who WOULDN'T want to just listen to him play?? I mean, HOLY CRAP does he sound good! Good luck and have fun!

-CT

[swillafew]

I have not met him, but I humble myself warming up with a recording of him called "The 20 minute warm-up". It's inspiring enough to keep me from actually giving up