I had a job interview this morning.

@TheHorse (232201)

Walnut Creek, California

December 2, 2020 2:12pm CST

I have applied at Guitar Center, near my house, to be a guitar and piano teacher. One more interview (I get to give an employee a pretend guitar lesson) and I hope to have the job. I will see how many hours they need me for, and whether I can medical benefits, etc. Wish me luck! I have always wanted to teach music "professionally" at some point in my life. This could be the perfect opportunity to get started.

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@porwest (111235)

• United States

2 Dec 20

I definitely hope you get the gig. I'd probably not get it because I don't know a lot about theory and all that. Keep us posted.

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Dec 20

We all know theory in different ways. Some people talk "one-four-five progression." Others say "C-F-G" or "G-C-D." Everyone learns basic theory in different ways.

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

@porwest I think, with beginning guitarists, I'll focus on naming the strings, getting the guitar in tune, and learning one or two chords. Then I'll help them with scales, starting with what I call "passing notes" between chords. But I'm sure each student will be different. If I get the job, I'll keep you posted!

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@porwest (111235)

• United States

3 Dec 20

@TheHorse For sure. I mean, I know what the scales are and why they make sense and how they go together. I understand arpeggios, legatos, and staccatos, the circle of fifths and all that jazz. But not sure I could teach it. lol

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@Marilynda1225 (86924)

• United States

2 Dec 20

Fingers crossed you get the job. Sounds like it would be perfect for you

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@Marilynda1225 (86924)

• United States

3 Dec 20

@TheHorse fulfills both of your passions... kids & music

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

@Marilynda1225 Yeppers. We will see what happens.

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Dec 20

I really think it could be, especially if I have a lot of kid students. They always make me smile.

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@kaylachan (80636)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

2 Dec 20

Congrats. I hope you get the job. If music is something you love doing, giving a pretend lesson to an employee should be easy. Just imagine that person being a real student. Hey, you might teach them something new, as humans never really stop learning.

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@kaylachan (80636)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

2 Dec 20

I would love to see how a person can "chose" to stop learning. Sometimes it happens without us even realizing it. @TheHorse

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Dec 20

@kaylachan I think so. I HAVE known adults who get set in their ways, and their beliefs, and are no longer receptive to new information.

@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Dec 20

I agree. We'll see. I agree that we never stop learning (unless we choose to).

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@rebelann (115051)

• El Paso, Texas

3 Dec 20

I have my fingers and toes crossed fer ya ........ damn is it hard to walk

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@rebelann (115051)

• El Paso, Texas

3 Dec 20

Yikes, you must be in some kinda pain @TheHorse

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

Walking is overrated. I have everything crossed right now.

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

@rebelann Damn cramps. I'm going to drink some Gatorade!

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@marlina (154104)

• Canada

2 Dec 20

Certainly happy to wish you the best of luck!

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

Thanks, Marlina.

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@Fleura (33073)

• United Kingdom

2 Dec 20

Good luck, I really hope you get it! I'm sure you will be a great teacher!

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@vandana7 (102513)

• India

3 Dec 20

He is natural.

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@vandana7 (102513)

• India

4 Dec 20

@TheHorse I am your Nemesis born to make you miserable.

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

I really enjoy teaching music, both to kids and adults.

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@BarBaraPrz (50707)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

3 Dec 20

And what about the kiddies at the daycare?

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

I hope to be working with them again once Covid subsides.

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@LadyDuck (487170)

• Italy

3 Dec 20

I hope you can get the job Colin. I wish you luck, I am crossing my fingers.

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

Thanks, Anna.

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@rakski (149328)

• Philippines

3 Dec 20

good luck to you!

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@rakski (149328)

• Philippines

4 Dec 20

@TheHorse welcome. How did it go?

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Dec 20

@rakski So far so good.

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

Thank you!

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (66693)

• Centralia, Washington

2 Dec 20

That is totally you.

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

I think so too.

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@NJChicaa (125289)

• United States

2 Dec 20

Are you not teaching any longer?

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Dec 20

I'm not doing the "distal learning thing" at the College. And the preschool is still on "semi-hold" (no subs). So I'm mostly working on my book and teaching at another friend's preschool "now and then." That's not enough for me.

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@db20747 (43438)

• Washington, District Of Columbia

2 Dec 20

Best wishes on your interviews and getting the jo

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Dec 20

Thanks, Danna!

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@thelme55 (77617)

• Germany

2 Dec 20

I wish you good luck. I hope you will get the job.

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Dec 20

Thanks, Thelma. I am confident, but anything can happen.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

3 Dec 20

best of luck! fingers crossed!

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

Thanks, Scott.

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Dec 20

@DocAndersen I'm fairly confident they will. But I heard they are in financial trouble. I hope they continue to exist for awhile.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

3 Dec 20

@TheHorse i would say that guitar center would be making a huge mistake by not hiring you

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@snowy22315 (198771)

• United States

3 Dec 20

It sounds like a good fit, and if it comes with benefits so much the better. I used to play guitar and had a teacher I liked..However, I could never tune it which ended my playing days. That was a big frustration even with auto tuners it never sounded right.

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

I always "tweak" my guitar after I use an electronic tuner. I like my bottom e-string VERY slightly flat, so it sounds right with a g-chord (often used in bluegrass and folk music).

@RebeccasFarm (90780)

• Arvada, Colorado

3 Dec 20

Read Guitar Center is going bankrupt

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@RebeccasFarm (90780)

• Arvada, Colorado

7 Dec 20

@TheHorse Yes why not

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Dec 20

I've heard that too. I just hope to ride the wave while there is a wave.

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

7 Dec 20

@RebeccasFarm I hope to give some kids some lessons

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@DesirousDreamer (34776)

• Peoria, Arizona

2 Dec 20

Oh that is so fun! I wish you the best of luck and to further the love of music to aspiring musicians!

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Dec 20

That's actually my most basic life goal at this point.

@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Dec 20

@DesirousDreamer I agree.

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@DesirousDreamer (34776)

• Peoria, Arizona

3 Dec 20

@TheHorse And it might just be one of the most powerful towards others!

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@LindaOHio (206052)

• United States

3 Dec 20

Good luck. I'm sure you are perfect for the job.

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Dec 20

It's been my long-term goal to teach music as I wind down my psychology career.

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@CarolDM (203402)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Dec 20

Sounds like a fun job for you.

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Dec 20

I think it would be perfect for me. I've integrated music into my curriculum with all of the younguns I've worked with.

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

@CarolDM Fingers and toes crossed. Ouch! I got a toe cramp! Never mind.

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@CarolDM (203402)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Dec 20

@TheHorse I agree.

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@florelway (23358)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

2 Dec 20

Wishing you the best. It feels great to be doing a work which we really are passionate of. It's not actually working it's just doing things we enjoy.

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

Exactly! I have been lucky enough to enjoy most of the jobs I've had in my career.

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@TheHorse (232201)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

@florelway (whew emoji)

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@florelway (23358)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

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