What? WHat? WHAT!?

Okay fine, our parts wear out. Teeth fall out, hips slip, kneecaps break (even without associating with The Sopranos) and then there’s hearing. What? I said, and then there’s hearing! Oh, okay but you’re gonna have to speak up louder if you expect me to follow anything you are doing.

I hear this a lot from my older students. They can’t hear me and sometimes I don’t want to hear them. You know, when they are telling me to be quiet or yellling to the person beside them that everything that I am doing is stupid (hey, it’s you that is deaf, not me AND you’re hurting my feelings!). So, it’s always a fine line between creating a relaxing and peaceful environment for class and barking loud enough for all to hear.

But as always, there is a funny side. A few weeks ago one of my fave students, Mrs. K, brought a gentleman to class to observe. I didn’t think much of it as often a prospective student will come to watch from the back row. BUT this was different. At the end of class, Mrs. K introduced me to Mr. MuzakMan. She brought him to class to see about music in class. I was puzzled for a moment and asked for clarification. Mrs. K tells me that Mr. Muzakman is willing to provide some nice muzak to compliment our exercise class. Trying to be diplomatic and hoping not to offend anyone, I casually mentioned that the music I played during class is specifically designed for the exercise we do. Mrs. K looked right at me in disbelief and said, I didn’t know you played music in class. I have played music in that class since day one….bless her soul:)