> Ed wrote: > > there should be some classes restricted to "RPT-only". > Hmmm, having read a bit of the posts leading up to this statement I find myself in an unusual spot, taking the side of the unschooled as it were. I have argued time and time again against the present associate program, against too slack testing, against ETD users getting too reliant on the machine, against any and all things that in my view reduce the level of proffesionlism in our endeavours. But this line I have trouble with. To what end should we move towards more elitist and more non-inclusive classes ? What good will that do ? At present we have class ratings for begginner, intermediate, and advanced. This structure lends itself well to a convention atmosphere that is otherwise very condusive to mixing of all levels of expertise. Personally I see alot more positives in this then negatives, especially given the limitations for pianotechnology education found in the States. Just what would these kinds of classes teach that arent easily taught in todays structure ? What are the likelyhoods of such a restrictive policy ending up in the exact same kind of dogmatic party line political correctness the present system has managed to nearly (at last) eradicate? No... I think in this matter we are best served being as open and as inclusive as is possible. There are other more appropriate forums for master classes then the annual PTG convention. JMHO RicB
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