End of the Internet

Google Reader says: Congratulations you've reached the end of the internet; so I guess it's time to make a post of my own. It's tough posting sometimes because they say not to post or email anything you wouldn't want on the front of the newspaper. And so, where does one draw the line? It can be a tough call.

I try to post something entertaining, even at my own expense. So, here goes another one. This particular student, a rather bright one, has decided music class is not for him. Now, my class is no, "Hey kids open up your books and sing with the cd player" type of class. I use lots of moving, dancing, singing and playing (instruments). But....he's not into it. He's laying down in class. I ask: am I boring you? He says, "Yeah, a little." So I explain that I'm teaching life skills and how would a future boss view at his behavior, sometimes we have to do boring things (like teach you ti-ti-ta, ti-ti-ta) yada, yada, yada. Yeah, yeah, he understood.

I though we were on good terms afterward. He even brought in his piano music and played for the class.
I said, "show the class how you know where to repeat."
He said, ""may I use the board?"
"Yes, certaintly."
"Oh, can I have a better marker, this one doesn't write well."
"Yes," I get him another marker.
So we get him all adjusted and he explains codas, how they work, the different kinds, specific kinds (although I think he made a few up). He was going strong after about 8 minutes. Then he says, "Can I use the blackboard too?"
" 'Grasshopper'" (I didn't really call him that), "I need to start teaching my lesson now."
"Okay"

Couple weeks later, he's asking his teachers to sign this blank piece of paper he's holding. They ask why. He finally told the one: He needed a signature so he could get out of the music program. Good grief! What have I done to this boy! Maybe he was mad I didn't let him use the blackboard too.

Perhaps I could take a break and let him finish my year out. You know, all you need are a couple of years of piano lessons in your young life, and you're all set to teach general music.