Under-studies

[wuming]

So often, you read about some legendary pianist and how s/he "studied under" so and so. Does this still go on? And if so, how old is too old to study under a master pianist? 'Cause I'm 23 (been playing for twelve years), and I wouldn't mind skipping over to Switzerland to study under Krystian Zimerman or going to London to study under Kevin Kenner. What say you?

- S

[pianistimo]

exactly what is the difference between under-study and student?  does the under-study get more attention.  by all means be an under-study.  do they pay more attention to u if you pay them more under the table?  just wondering.  is it like tips for waiters and waitresses?

ps  i'm still very pleased with the lessons at west chester - and was pleasantly surprised at the extra attention for performing and attending concerts and seeing my own teacher perform.  some teachers do give above and beyond.

[wuming]

I'm sorry. The title "Under-studies" was merely a pun on my question about "studying under" a master pianist. It wasn't meant to be taken literally.

[counterpoint]

If you have the chance to study with Krystian Zimerman, you would be silly not to do it!
Are you this good, that he would teach you?

[wuming]

Holy cow, never mind. Referencing Zimerman and Kenner was only hypothetical; examples to illustrate and clarify my question. Thanks anyway.