College
This week in college was cut short due to me falling ill. This meant that i missed all of Thursday's lectures which is annoying for me as i was looking forward to learning some good interview techniques and taking part in some studio work. Wednesday was an in service day which meant i did not lose any class time. Being ill, i could not do much as i was in bed all day. This made me realise the massive impact being il can have on your education and yourself. If i were a Instrumental Instructor and i fell ill, i would need to find a replacement or the pupil would lose a week of valuable learning, which i have this week. Being ill is not something you can control, but looking after myself properly can reduce the effects.
Despite this, i came in on Friday, as i really really want to do the degree next year. I feel 100% attendance will aid me on this. The class was a lot more focused this time round, with more focus on music rather than our depressing futures! We learned how to analyse a song using multiple versions of the same song. We looked at timing, tempo, feel, stylistic techniques and so on. Although not an integral technique in becoming an Instrumental Instructor, song analysis will aid me in my music knowledge as a whole and allow me to create better compositions for myself.
Outside of college
On Saturday, i had my first meeting with a new potential drummer! His name is Angus and he owns his own rehearsal studios in Edinburgh! The place is fantastic and has an impressive backline! We all got set up for the jam and i had to teach and show Angus a collection of our material. I felt i taught him clearly and concisely, as he was able to pick up the pieces with no problem at all. The jam went really well and i have high hope for the band. I have been waiting for this to happen for some time, and im really happy about the prospect of getting back into the stage again. Hopefully, this is a start of a New Delusion!
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