In fifth grade, I was plagued by forgetting everything. I always forgot my project, my homework, my lunch, or whatever else at home. The pay phone and I became good friends during that time period. Eventually, my parents stopped bringing things to me in efforts to get me more organized.
I can say to this day I'm miles better than I was before. But occasionally, I find myself to lose track of something. The misplacing of a paper, forgetting to enter in homework, etc. I guess it is tough to remember everything - no one really ever does remember everything - but it is definitely something we all (should) strive for. Being behind the teacher's desk has really opened up my mind. If I was as organized as I was in the fifth grade, I would be in serious trouble. What exactly would I do with my life?
So thanks Mom (and Dad) for drawing the line on bailing me out. My organizational skills, while still flawed, are at least manageable in a real world setting. And for every mistake I make, the more I learn - and the more grow as a human being.
D. Chaloux - Theorist, Composer, Human!
D.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
The Resurrection
As I begin to once again get head deep into the music theory world, I realize that I will need a medium to vent, bounce ideas of myself, and be a complete nerd.
Teaching theory is an incredible experience. For once, I am on the other side of the table. It is a lot of fun. Most certainly, you hate to see any of your students have trouble with any of the subject matter, but no one is perfect. It will be impossible for everyone to understand. It's just like how I don't understand quantum physics or sometimes have trouble understanding English literature (I am looking at you Faulkner!) There is nothing like being embarrassed though as you're up in front of a whole class. For all of those days where you were in the student's seat and you just had a bad day (at counting or reading or whatever)...when that happens when you're in front of the class, it equals a bad day x 1000. But with a little humility, you can bounce back on your feet.
I think I'm doing alright. It certainly gets easier day by day.
And speaking of resurrection...
D.
Teaching theory is an incredible experience. For once, I am on the other side of the table. It is a lot of fun. Most certainly, you hate to see any of your students have trouble with any of the subject matter, but no one is perfect. It will be impossible for everyone to understand. It's just like how I don't understand quantum physics or sometimes have trouble understanding English literature (I am looking at you Faulkner!) There is nothing like being embarrassed though as you're up in front of a whole class. For all of those days where you were in the student's seat and you just had a bad day (at counting or reading or whatever)...when that happens when you're in front of the class, it equals a bad day x 1000. But with a little humility, you can bounce back on your feet.
I think I'm doing alright. It certainly gets easier day by day.
And speaking of resurrection...
D.
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