Show off

By Anonymous - 15/04/2009 04:17 - United States

Today, I had a test in orchestra class, which I'd practiced over 30 hours for. After I played my part, which I thought I did very well, my teacher asked how long I'd practiced. Trying to show off, I said, "Oh, just 30 minutes." My teacher said, "It shows; that was terrible." She was serious. FML
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Serial 2

i guess pracriced is the new word for terrible practice

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WhoaNelly 0

If you told your teacher how long you really practiced, it may have impressed her that you worked so hard. But, no, you didn't.

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shostakovich 0

As a fellow musician (violinist), I can definitely sympathise with you — orchestra teachers can be an immense pain. However, while I do place a bit of blame on you for showing off, an orchestra teacher should not be THIS rude as to dismiss your playing entirely without assistance. Yes, private instructors are supposed to provide most of the assistance in your maturity as a musician, but orchestra teachers are also designed to assist as well. Also, I have to agree with #16. Overpractising doesn't help, and can actually worsen your progress.

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musicjenn 3

for #17: you must be mistaken...that would be a LEAD trumpet player lol and while you don't want to practice too much, 30 minutes to a music player is a fraction of how long you should practice a day. Most practice at least 2 hours a day...usually in shifts.

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SpunkT 0

You're an idiot. Even if you were good practicing for just 30 minutes makes you look like a douchebag. Now they think you only practiced for 30 minutes and that you were good from that. Way to go.

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becky_becks 0

Maybe your teacher was the same person who just said their five year old cousin sucked at the piano while they were giving their family a recital. Never ever tell your teacher you only practiced for 30 minutes....they will eat you alive!!!!

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hahaha6 0

@ #24..... just about EVERY trumpet player i know is the stereotypically egotistical god complex touched individual, not just the one sitting in the first chair.

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louisianagrrrrl 0

well its better for her to think you sucked after barely practicing then to think you sucked after practicing for 30 hours

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kellster 2

The right amount of time to practice is as long as it takes for the piece to be performance ready. That said, if you actually practiced (and practiced well and efficiently) and thirty hours still wasn't enough to make it good, you're apprently entirely unmusical and untalented. Sorry. Also, try honesty. It's a good thing to use in general.

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Polyphonic 0

Hmm... I teach Piano and play other instruments professionally and boy, 30 hours is nothing! Really, for an orchestra you should be practicing 3-5 hours a day for a few weeks. Work harder and next time I hope you get the part :)

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