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Feb 2009

Problem: Choosing Junior’s 2nd Amp

Below is an email that I sent to a parent who asked me what to get her son. He’s into classic rock and blues-based rock (I know that because I’m his teacher). He wants a tube amp for about $500. His mother wants an amp that is a little bit bigger than a practice amp but won’t make the neighbors call the police. She also wants to spend $200–$300, but will pay a little more for the “right” amp. Read More...
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Problem: Teacher Burn Out

In my previous entry I introduced you to Dr. Bebop. Unfortunately, Dr. Bebop may have been in desperate need of a break or some kind of change. After the passion for teaching has waned—especially if it was originally a transitional career in lieu of that of a performer/recording artist—and you begin to hope that your students cancel, bitterness and resentment begin to set in. Bitterness and resentment are code words for teacher burn out. Read More...
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Problem: Teachable Moments

Thursdays at 4PM… Although that may be the scheduled lesson time, that isn’t the only time that teaching and learning occurs. In fact, students are not always approachable during their lesson time and are, at times, more open to discussing and exchanging ideas outside of the lesson room where they feel that they are on more equal footing. Read More...
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Problem: Broken Strings

I was hanging out at the music store when in storms an angry mother making a beeline towards the first person with a store polo shirt to make eye contact with her. She’s got a guitar in one hand her receipt in the other and junior marching double time trying to keep up.
She shouts, “How dare you sell me a defective product knowing full well that Little Johnny’s just a beginner!”
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