Hi. i forgot my saxaphone lesson. as live very near the school my saxaphone teacher sent to of my freinds to get me from home (my saxaphone lesson was after school i wasnt bunking) but i wouldnt come, i said i had to many chores to do. they waited there for a while and tried to convince me but i still wouldnt come. i no when i have my next lesson my teacher will go mad. HAS ANYONE GOT ANY GOOD EXCUSES I COULD USE.
2006-06-20 03:57:39 · 5 answers · asked by matt c 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
PS. I HAVE MISSED QUITE A LOT OF SAXAPHONE LESSONS
PPS. MY MOM PAYS FOR IT
2006-06-20 04:08:30 · update #1
Be honest with yourself, your teacher, and more importantly, your mother who is paying for the lessons. If you DON'T want to continue - that should definitely be taken into consideration. If you don't want to take lessons and improve (which of course does involve practicing), save your mother the money and your teacher the time...and you your sanity.
As a music teacher, I am very flexible with the material we cover. I find out WHY the student is taking lessons (I ask the student, NOT the parent) - quite often I teach them tunes to play (movie themes, popular songs, etc.) and that keeps them happy. If they want a certain "chair in band" or win a competition, then we do have to cover more standard/classical material and those dreaded exercises. I only cover those if the student truly wants to improve...which many do after a while.
Unfortunately, sometimes I get a student who is ONLY there because a parent is FORCING the lessons. Once I figure that out, I refuse to teach those students. It is cruel punishment and only leads to a person hating music forever. Ouch. That is not the goal.
Sure, I've made enemies with some wealthy parents in town since I refuse to teach their kids. Then again, the more intelligent parents appreciate the fact that I choose not to inflict pain on their children. Once students are in my studio, the vast majority end up studying a variety of fun/serious music and end up winning competitions, earning top chairs, and being creative, musical, and having fun while having a serious work ethic at the same time. Forcing someone to do something rarely works with children or adults -- finding their interest level and gradually increasing the motivation...there's the key.
Good luck whether you continue or not. That should be your decision.
2006-06-20 06:14:20 · answer #1 · answered by rossettibrowning 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that you didnt have time to go. the teacher has no place to be mad, its an extracurricular activity. my sax teacher used to get angry at me for not rehearsing my music. #1 I was good enough were I did not need to take my sax home everyday from school, and #2 its a HOBBY not a life.
2006-06-20 04:02:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go to your next lesson
2006-06-20 04:06:26 · answer #3 · answered by *333Half-Evil* 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell him you were on the phone to Lisa Simpson!
2006-06-20 04:03:37 · answer #4 · answered by TAFF 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You had to study for your spelling test?
("Saxophone" only has one "a")
2006-06-20 04:00:48 · answer #5 · answered by Rick W 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋