Advice- Transferring Teachers

remnantpark · Post by **remnantpark** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 4:09 pm

Hi everybody,

I'm thinking of trasnferring private teachers. I've learned a lot with my current flute teacher, but now his teaching style isn't really matching my needs. He knows his stuff...he just isn't very pushy or ambitious...etc. I can't really explain, but I feel like I'm getting held back at times by just the way he teaches...I'm thinking of transferring different teachers who'll help me grow. I found the perfect teacher, but now I don't know how to leave my current teacher without being impolite or rude. Any tips?

pied_piper · Post by **pied_piper** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 4:44 pm

Don't lie or make excuses, just be polite and honest. Tell him that you appreciate all that he has done to help you grow as a flutist, but that you feel that you are ready to be exposed to some different teaching styles and different approaches to playing. There's nothing rude or impolite about that.

fluteguy18 · Post by **fluteguy18** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:52 pm

And because it is important to leave on good terms, it never hurts to give them a nice card or parting present. It doesn't have to be much, but just sincere. I at least have found this to be helpful.