S01E08 - Frank Morelli

Bassoonist/Master Teacher, Frank Morelli, talks about his
mentors/role models and how he came to classical music through
the back door.  While in high school playing the saxophone,
he first thought he was going to be an engineer, later he went
off to college pursuing a major in music education.  His
focus and determination on self-improvement lead him to write a
letter to the professor of bassoon and transferring to the
Manhattan School of Music (MSM).  While at MSM his focus
changed and his abilities grew.  Dr. Morelli shares the
secret of his success as a student and the tools for all students
to be successful.  As a master teacher he discusses his
student-centered teaching philosophy and how he continues to
focus on improving his teaching skills.  He talks about the
audition process for schools, the purpose for taking a lesson
before the audition with possible teachers, and what he looks and
listens for in a student.  He offers timeless advice to all
musicians for finding their own career path and how he measures
his own success as a teacher.