Cinnamon Buns and Horses
Oh man, I wasted the entire day today. I woke up on time for my first class, but, decided I'd rather just lie in bed looking at my clock.
Ah... but when I did get up, the stretch felt goood. I like being sore from a workout. It makes me feel like I'm accomplishing something, even though I'm not gaining any weight :(
Got 2 new students today. One's a 40 year old man, who's pretty cool. Very business orientated, but wants to learn guitar so he can play for his infant children when they go out to campfires and such. The other... is a 5 year old monster! DANG man! It's like, "ok, try playing this one string." And the kid plays it, but then starts smashing away at ALL STRINGS at with ALL HIS STRENGTH! And if I don't stop him, he could go on for minutes! When I do stop him, he'll be panting and say "that was pretty good wasn't it?" I don't know if he's serious? "Ok! Lets give that another try? Now remember, we just want to play ONE string..."
Sometimes, 1/2 hr is not enough for a lesson.... but that was the longest lesson I've ever had to teach. I've come to realize though, ultimately, I teach, not because I love music; Rather, it's because it pays well. I don't know if that's such a good thing. I do put in my effort, especially for my kids who practice. But for the ones who don't, when all we do each lesson is relearning the exact same thing from the week previous... That used to make me feel guilty. But heck, if the kid doesn't practice, what am I to do?
Ahwell. After work I had dinner after with an old friend from elementry. He's a guitar teacher too, and man, can he shred. He loves specializes in jazz and classical, but he also has a real passion for heavy metal. Quite the mix if you ask me :P But yeah, it was good to hang out and talk about real life with someone.
Man, I gotta pass out. I think I'll end it here.
Ah... but when I did get up, the stretch felt goood. I like being sore from a workout. It makes me feel like I'm accomplishing something, even though I'm not gaining any weight :(
Got 2 new students today. One's a 40 year old man, who's pretty cool. Very business orientated, but wants to learn guitar so he can play for his infant children when they go out to campfires and such. The other... is a 5 year old monster! DANG man! It's like, "ok, try playing this one string." And the kid plays it, but then starts smashing away at ALL STRINGS at with ALL HIS STRENGTH! And if I don't stop him, he could go on for minutes! When I do stop him, he'll be panting and say "that was pretty good wasn't it?" I don't know if he's serious? "Ok! Lets give that another try? Now remember, we just want to play ONE string..."
Sometimes, 1/2 hr is not enough for a lesson.... but that was the longest lesson I've ever had to teach. I've come to realize though, ultimately, I teach, not because I love music; Rather, it's because it pays well. I don't know if that's such a good thing. I do put in my effort, especially for my kids who practice. But for the ones who don't, when all we do each lesson is relearning the exact same thing from the week previous... That used to make me feel guilty. But heck, if the kid doesn't practice, what am I to do?
Ahwell. After work I had dinner after with an old friend from elementry. He's a guitar teacher too, and man, can he shred. He loves specializes in jazz and classical, but he also has a real passion for heavy metal. Quite the mix if you ask me :P But yeah, it was good to hang out and talk about real life with someone.
Man, I gotta pass out. I think I'll end it here.
posted by Jonny at 12:30 a.m.
6 Comments:
u use false advertising....your title has nothing to do with the blog's contents....i want my 5 minutes back....:P
Jonny, I went to banff to check out Matt Mays and Blue Rodeo play. I am inspired! Lets Jam!
Your 5-year-old kid sounds like he's into 20th century music eh?Kids are like that, it's not your fault that they don't practice when they go home... I mean, who would ever expect YOU to motivate them? you can't blame it on the teacher that you are unable to inspire the student right? ;)
My title has everything to do with the post. If you can't make the connection, then that's too bad, but if you read your own comment again, and the first line of the blog...
Jacks: I suddenly find myself incredibly attracted to you. Are you still seeing that Andrew kid?
dooooooooooooooooood. haven't talked to you in a while. alright. it's time to break out the skills. show me the skills.
Hey Jonny,
Cool blog! I noticed you play guitar. I teach guitar in Seattle and I just started a blog on my website about guitar teaching and playing. I just posted an entry titled "How to Practice" that you might find interesting.
http://www.heartwoodguitar.com/blog/blog.html
I've also got tons of songs that I've written out for my students here:
http://www.heartwoodguitar.com/chords.htm
I hope you enjoy the blog. Feel free to join in on the conversation and link to my site if you think you'll be coming back. I plan on updating every couple days or so.
Have fun with the music,
Rob
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