#tl;dr my applied faculty member completely sucks for a multitude of reasons but has tenure

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i didnt used to understand what was so appealing about tragedy but im finally in a real situation where i'm like, what if it could have been different, and i think i get it now

#ari opinion hour #tl;dr my applied faculty member completely sucks for a multitude of reasons but has tenure #and im in the techniques class (class where music ed majors learn instruments) that has my instrument in it (sax/clarinet/flute) #and one of the other applied professors is everything my main professor is not #(shows up to class every single day with a lesson plan‚ is actually professional‚ very CLEARLY understands how to teach in a way that is #catered to the students aka pays attention to make sure students are actually. yk. UNDERSTANDING THE MATERIAL‚ has an ed degree and #therefore understands where we're coming from and knows things about OTHER instruments‚ isnt unhappy when ppl in his studio play other #instruments more than the bare minimum required for the degree‚ rephrases if someone isnt getting it rather than just Saying It Again‚ is #also like one of the most qualified applied faculty tbh) #so im like. What could have been different. How could i change everything.