Finishing first, finishing second.

I took my last student to solo/ensemble last night. He did not get a superior. He got a 2, which is good, but not the best. It is hard for me. Not because of his score, but because I second guessed myself about what the score means. I pride myself on being a good teacher. I teach and preach, but sometimes, if the practice is not put forward, it doesn't work. It didn't help that Elaine was the judge.

This is a learning process for me. I learn SO much from Elaine. The tips she gave my student, were awesome. I sat there and learned from her, as usual. Also from Elaine, last night, I learned that sometimes, you just don't finish first and that's alright. After the contest, she looked at me and said "you were cringing weren't you?". I said yes. Her reply was "I've been there.". Thanks Elaine. I hate to say, thanks for the 2, but thanks for teaching me. Thanks for showing me that I don't have control over my students. I can guide them and push them, but in the end, they will do what they will do.

Sometimes, finishing first is finishing second.

Happy day all.