I had a job interview this morning.

@TheHorse (218464)

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 (89914)

• 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 (218464)

• 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 (218464)

• 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 (89914)

• 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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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

2 Dec 20

Certainly happy to wish you the best of luck!

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@TheHorse (218464)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

Thanks, Marlina.

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@kaylachan (69230)

• 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 (69230)

• 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 (218464)

• 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 (218464)

• 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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@Marilynda1225 (82690)

• United States

2 Dec 20

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

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@Marilynda1225 (82690)

• United States

3 Dec 20

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

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@TheHorse (218464)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

@Marilynda1225 Yeppers. We will see what happens.

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@TheHorse (218464)

• 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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@Fleura (30330)

• 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 (100214)

• India

3 Dec 20

He is natural.

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@vandana7 (100214)

• India

4 Dec 20

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

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@TheHorse (218464)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

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

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@db20747 (43440)

• Washington, District Of Columbia

2 Dec 20

Best wishes on your interviews and getting the jo

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@TheHorse (218464)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Dec 20

Thanks, Danna!

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@BarBaraPrz (47256)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

3 Dec 20

And what about the kiddies at the daycare?

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@TheHorse (218464)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

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

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@rebelann (112770)

• 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 (112770)

• El Paso, Texas

3 Dec 20

Yikes, you must be in some kinda pain @TheHorse

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@TheHorse (218464)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

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

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@TheHorse (218464)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

Walking is overrated. I have everything crossed right now.

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@LadyDuck (471255)

• Switzerland

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 (218464)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

Thanks, Anna.

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@rakski (122000)

• Philippines

3 Dec 20

good luck to you!

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@rakski (122000)

• Philippines

4 Dec 20

@TheHorse welcome. How did it go?

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@TheHorse (218464)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Dec 20

@rakski So far so good.

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@TheHorse (218464)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

Thank you!

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@sallypup (60957)

• Centralia, Washington

2 Dec 20

That is totally you.

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@TheHorse (218464)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

I think so too.

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@NJChicaa (119514)

• United States

2 Dec 20

Are you not teaching any longer?

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@TheHorse (218464)

• 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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@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 (218464)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Dec 20

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

@TheHorse (218464)

• 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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@thelme55 (76851)

• Germany

2 Dec 20

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

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@TheHorse (218464)

• Walnut Creek, California

2 Dec 20

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

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@RebeccasFarm (89832)

• Arvada, Colorado

3 Dec 20

Read Guitar Center is going bankrupt

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@RebeccasFarm (89832)

• Arvada, Colorado

7 Dec 20

@TheHorse Yes why not

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@TheHorse (218464)

• 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 (218464)

• Walnut Creek, California

7 Dec 20

@RebeccasFarm I hope to give some kids some lessons

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@xander6464 (44163)

• Wapello, Iowa

2 Dec 20

Good luck! Pretend lessons are my favorite kind.

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@xander6464 (44163)

• Wapello, Iowa

3 Dec 20

@TheHorse I get that impression, too. It was never really too intense but in the last four years, since I started working for the Trump Administration...well, it has grown immensely.

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@TheHorse (218464)

• Walnut Creek, California

4 Dec 20

@xander6464 Wow, that must be labor-intensive! Are you the one who was responsible for deciding who gets to "gently correct" his 7,285 false statements over the past four years? You must be really tired of the words "What he meant to say was..."

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@TheHorse (218464)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

Heh. Sometimes I think my whole career has been "pretend."

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@LindaOHio (177809)

• United States

3 Dec 20

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

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@TheHorse (218464)

• 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 (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Dec 20

Sounds like a fun job for you.

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@TheHorse (218464)

• 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 (218464)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

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

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Dec 20

@TheHorse I agree.

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

3 Dec 20

best of luck! fingers crossed!

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@TheHorse (218464)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

Thanks, Scott.

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@TheHorse (218464)

• 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 (54402)

• 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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@florelway (23284)

• 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 (218464)

• 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 (218464)

• Walnut Creek, California

3 Dec 20

@florelway (whew emoji)

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@florelway (23284)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

3 Dec 20

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