January 23, 2009
As a trained musician and teacher I have to ask, why did no one at the CMA thank their music teachers?
megbeg6 asked:
I’m a classically trained musician and orchestra teacher. I have often wondered why no one at the CMA awards or at the annual Latin awards or any of the other major music awards ceremonies seems to ever give thanks to the many people who taught them how to sing or how to play their instruments. A simple recognition from someone would be nice.
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Because Teachers are the Shoulders upon which the World turns… & takes for granted…..
Because everyone thinks that their so called talent got them that far, they don’t want admit that for the most part it is a lot of hard work.
It is less spectacular…
Because teachers are often taken for granted, and most stars think that their talents gave them the opportunity to become great, instead of a dedicated teacher working quietly in the background. It often saddens me to see my classmates gossiping about our teachers, even those who are really good and dedicated, and ‘rebelling’ by refusing to hand in work. They would see all the flaws and be blind to any good points. Can’t blame them of course…it’s human nature to judge. If anyone tries to point it out to them, they’ll take it just for that moment – everything repeats the next day. I’m grateful to all my teachers, good or bad, for teaching me something each, even though it might be a lesson which taught me to open my eyes wider and not trust anybody so easily. Good teachers are hard to come by, but when you meet one, you’ll be so touched by them. I’ve always thought that a teacher’s job is the most special one besides motherhood. Frequently it’s a thankless job. I’ve only had a handful of good teachers since I started going to school, and really good ones are even rarer.
Perhaps they didn’t have music teachers. Alot of artists are (self-taught) especially in the genre ofr country music. Being a self -made musician is a badge of honor among many musicians nowadays. I’m sure some of them had teachers but no one wants to admit to it.