College
As i entered into the practise rooms for my weekly practise with my hip hop band, i noticed that there was 3 drummers, 2 singers, 2 guitarists and a keys player in the room. I thought to myself that this was enough and i went to see Andrew. I talked to him about the situation and suggested that we split the group into two bands. At first, he did not agree with the idea, but after much reasoning from myself, he came around to the idea. I then said that he should come into the room with us and help us sort this out. This was the most awkward i have been in a long time. The most response that we got from band members was ''i dont care'' or ''whatever''. Very helpful. After much silence, i decided to take charge and split the group into two. I took Greensmith and Alison with me as i thought we could pull off the hip hop band on our own. The others were more than happy to leave hip hop and start a new genre. I think that i handled the situation calmly and confidently. Ive spent weeks as MC Keating, working out new songs and learning raps, i wasn't about to let that all go to waste. As an instrumental instructor, i wil be faced with many situations like this, where i need to keep a cool head and create solutions that make everyone involved happier.
First up on Thursday was Graded Unit. We were all to take part in mock interviews and apply for our desired positions. I watched each interview intently, watching for all of the 'do's' and 'don't s'. Athough it may have seemed like i wasnt paying attention (writing that daryl has a beard like Sean Bean and Jamie Mann resembles James McAvoy), i did take alot from spectating:
1. Never play with a pen during the interview, its very annoying!
2. Keep a straight posture, lean in to show interest.
3. Speak clearly and confidently, try not to sound sarcastic or 'ramble on' to much
4. Keeping it light hearted can work in your favour, makes you memorable.
5. Come well prepared, do some research and have answers in your head prior to the interview.
6. Look professional, first impressions count!
7. Turn your weakness's into strengths!
Assessing others is an essential skill for an instrumental instructor. To receive feedback from a teacher of how you did is a valuable learning technique. I unfortunately did not get my interview this week, but i look forward to mine next week!
Outside of College
This week has been quite busy outside of college. I have been working on my original material all week, which has been such a good feeling. I know that being in a band doesn't seem relevant in becoming an instrumental instructor, but i feel that if im excited and happy playing in a band, it will keep up my interest and attention to the guitar. New Delusion had a practice on Saturday which went really really well!
In regards to my Rock School, my first day will be on the first week of the Easter Break. I am really looking forward to starting this up again. I have been told that one or two of the children already play and instrument, and are really excited about me coming up! I have managed to aquire a drum kit from a friend which completes my instrument back line for the project. I have also secured a gig date for them in the assembly hall on a Friday, which will be in front of all of the years of primary school!
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