JCalkin wrote: Forgive my ignorance, but does this actually happen? If one of my students wants to take a lesson with another musician, I say more power to 'em! IMO, getting different perspectives is VITAL to one's development. I don't know all there is to know about the tuba, much less music, nor do I pretend that every message I try to deliver to students is easily and correctly understood, interpreted and applied the first time.
I have been privileged to have studied with some FANTASTIC musicians, and I can't imagine a single one of them being so caught up in their own method to deny me the opportunity for growth outside the four walls of their studio.
Josh, a teacher in your own state has this policy. He has banned his students from studying with anyone else or from even speaking to other teachers without his permission. Not even about lessons, just conversation in general.
Talk about insecurity overload.
