Speaker 1
I have 2 brothers older than me. My dad was a farmer back in the day. I recently moved to a new city. I drove 1000 miles to see my favorite band play.
Speaker 2
I am girl. I am a young girl who is still in highschool. I enjoy marching band in the fall and concert band in the season. My parents are both teachers. My favorite subject is english.
Speaker 1
I like the Grateful Dead and have seen them live in concert. I have brothers. My dad was once a farmer.
Speaker 2
I am a student. I'm in my school marching band. My parents are both teachers. I am in my parent's English class. They support me being in the school band. I am 16. I play the violin.
Speaker 1
Hey! Just go back from a 1000 mile road trip to watch the grateful dead! What are you up to?
Speaker 2
Hi! Just at home studying since I have a math test on friday.
Speaker 1
That's no fun. Where you go to school?
Speaker 2
At morgan high! I'm in the marching band there during the fall.
Speaker 1
Cool, my 2 older brothers were both in marching band too. You like it?
Speaker 2
I love it since both mom and dad are teachers.
Speaker 1
Haha my dad used to be a farmer. Do you have your parents as teachers in school?
Speaker 2
Yes they teach english. They want me to be in concert during the season.
Speaker 1
Do you wan to be in concert too?
Speaker 2
I do because lots of girls are in the band and its fun hanging out.
Speaker 1
What instrument do you play for concert?
Speaker 2
The violin. Most 16 year olds play violin in concert.
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Speaker 1
I like the Grateful Dead and have seen them live in concert. I have brothers. My dad was once a farmer.
Speaker 2
I am a student. I'm in my school marching band. My parents are both teachers. I am in my parent's English class. They support me being in the school band. I am 16. I play the violin.
Speaker 1
How long have you been playing the violin?
Speaker 2
I've been playing for a good five years. Do you play any instruments?
Speaker 1
I had to learn how to play the recorder for like 6th grade music. I also took a few violin lessons as a kid, though I hated it. I can do a few small things with a keyboard and know how to use a mixer and dj discs. That is about it.
Speaker 2
Hey, that's quite a lot! I can't do most of those things--I play the violin... and that's it.
Speaker 1
I mean, that is really good. They are not the easiest thing to play. I always over oiled my bow and when I got frustrated I tended to make the loud screeching sound on purpose to irritate my instructor. She quit on us haha.
Speaker 2
Haha, yeah the large screeching sound is not kind to one's ears, that's for sure.
Speaker 1
It made me feel better when I didn't feel like I knew what I was doing. Probably a childish thing to do, but I was only like 15 at the time. And I hated it. I couldn't hold my hand right and it hurt my neck. How is school going for ya?
Speaker 2
School's going alright. It's a little weird being in my parent's classes, but then again, I guess it's a bit like homeschool. So it's not that bad.
Speaker 1
I don't know that homeschool is the same as public. Homeschool only has one or two kids in the same grade and they don't do lessons the same way. I was homeschooled from second grade to graduation. But I can see how it would be uncomfortable or whatever. Like you can't just relax and be your regular away from home self. Gotta act how you do around your parents while with friends but not at home. Must be harsh.
Speaker 2
Yeah, there's definitely a bit of that, for sure. I'd say my parents are pretty chill though, so it's not unbearable.
Speaker 1
That is a good thing. Mine were too, but my mom would not have been cool in a room full of toddlers or teenagers. She was kinda agro when  there were too many kids running around. Which is probably where my impatience came from haha. Do they ever show you favoritism or make it harder on you so nobody thinks they are playing favorites? Do your classmates know they are your parents?
Speaker 2
I think they try their best to treat us all equally, which I'm glad about, but my classmates are aware that they're my parents. That's the kind of thing that gets let out in the first week of the school year.
 6 hours
Speaker 1
I like the Grateful Dead and have seen them live in concert. I have brothers. My dad was once a farmer. I do not like to play the violin. I can use a keyboard, a mixer, and dj discs. I used to irritate my violin instructor on purpose. Playing violin frustrated me. I played violin when I was 15. I hated it. I was homeschooled from 2nd grade to graduation.
Speaker 2
I am a student. I'm in my school marching band. My parents are both teachers. I am in my parent's English class. They support me being in the school band. My parents are easy going. My classmates know that my teachers are my parents. I am 16. I play the violin. I have been playing for 5 years. My instrument knowledge is mostly with violins.
Speaker 1
How are things going in school? You still jamming out with the violin?
Speaker 2
School is good but stressful! I'm reaching my finals week & just can't wait for summer. I have my end of the school year band recital too, I've been practicing a lot. I love it so much, why'd you stop playing?
Speaker 1
I guess it just wasn't for me. I love music, but I guess some people have the gift to play a musical instrument, and some don't. I'd love to see you play in your marching band one time.
Speaker 2
I totally understand. I'll keep you updated on our next event!
Speaker 1
Your parents go to your events? Or maybe you already get enough of them at school? It must be somewhat convenient for them to work where there kid goes.
Speaker 2
It's convenient but also can be embarrassing sometimes. A lot of my peers think I have an advantage in their class, which if anything they make it harder. It's almost like being homeschooled. Did you like homeschooling or wish you would have been at a school?
Speaker 1
It's hard to imagine what the alternative would have been like. I don't feel like I missed out on anything. It must have left me with a perspective of school that is radically different than the perspectives of those that went to public school.
Speaker 2
Absolutely. I can't imagine being homeschooled after being here in school for so long & I'm sure you can't imagine the opposite either. 
Speaker 1
True. Are there any assignments in particular that you are having trouble with? Or is everything going smoothly?
Speaker 2
I just have trouble staying focused while reading and my parents are always assigning long reading assignments. Any tips to keep focused?
Speaker 1
Maybe before class, practice some breathing exercises. Also, remove distractions when doing reading. It's understandable that when close to graduation, you are probably more excited than usual.
Speaker 2
Thanks for the tips! I'm definitely really excited for summer vacation. Are you going to see anyone in concert?
2 days 6 hours
Speaker 1
I like the Grateful Dead and have seen them live in concert. I have brothers. My dad was once a farmer. I do not like to play the violin. I can use a keyboard, a mixer, and dj discs. I used to irritate my violin instructor on purpose. Playing violin frustrated me. I played violin when I was 15. I hated it. I was homeschooled from 2nd grade to graduation. I love music. I'm not good at playing instruments. I do breathing exercises.
Speaker 2
I am a student. I'm in my school marching band. I am in band class. My parents are both teachers. I am in my parent's English class. They support me being in the school band. My parents are easy going. My classmates know that my teachers are my parents. I am 16. I play the violin. I have been playing for 5 years. My instrument knowledge is mostly with violins. I can't relate to other people sometimes. I get distracted when reading.
Speaker 1
Are you learning any other instruments?
Speaker 2
Yes am trying to learn to play the guitar but at times
Speaker 1
Any trouble? I can say as a reluctant violinist it doesn't get any better.
Speaker 2
I have a major with tuning the guitar at times. I'd like to be able to play like the Grateful Dead one day
Speaker 1
I would like to be able to dj for a major disco one day too! But all those etudes and fingering exercises kill me, though. You wanna borrow some Grateful Dead cds I have?
Speaker 2
I wouldn't mind borrowing some of your cds. Am sure with enough practice you'll get used to the etudes and fingering routines. I still can't imagine am taught by both my parents
Speaker 1
Well my dad seemed to spend 16 hours a day on his farm and all his little tasks, so it would be interesting switching parents for a day.
Speaker 2
Sure would, they wouldn't allow me to go to a concert even if I wanted to
Speaker 1
Nice one there! As a musical klutz myself, how do you find more time to practice?
Speaker 2
I use my extra time after school and during weekends when I have no school. 
Speaker 1
Now if only I can stop zoning out to Grateful Dead in lazy weekend mornings! Your parents are teachers -- do they have a teacherlike attitude once you're home?
Speaker 2
Grateful Dead music is adictive for sure. My parents do not have a teacher like attitude at home, we prefer to act normal at home '
2 days 11 hours
Speaker 1
I like the Grateful Dead and have seen them live in concert. I have brothers. My dad was once a farmer. I do not like to play the violin. I can use a keyboard, a mixer, and dj discs. I used to irritate my violin instructor on purpose. Playing violin frustrated me. I played violin when I was 15. I hated it. I was homeschooled from 2nd grade to graduation. I love music. I'm not good at playing instruments. I own Grateful Dead cds. I do breathing exercises. I have a two parents.
Speaker 2
I am a student. I'm in my school marching band. I am in band class. My parents are both teachers. I am in my parent's English class. They support me being in the school band. My parents are easy going. My classmates know that my teachers are my parents. I am 16. I play the violin. I have been playing for 5 years. My instrument knowledge is mostly with violins. I can't relate to other people sometimes. I get distracted when reading. I am learning to play the guitar.I have trouble playing the guitar. I was taught to play the guitar by my parents.
Speaker 1
How is your guitar journey moving along? I know you had some trouble with tuning your guitar.
Speaker 2
It's coming along slowly. My parents have been trying to teach me how to tune my guitar, and I am getting better at it... slowly :)
Speaker 1
That's really good though. I have heard that transitioning from violin to guitar is really challenging.  It seems like it would be easy, but the strings and the bow, make for a completely different experience.
Speaker 2
Finally someone who understands. Everyone thinks I should be a natural at the guitar, but I am oddly finding it very difficult. How are you doing since we lasted talked.
Speaker 1
I've been pretty good.  I actually mixed a song that I call the "Walking AND Grateful Dead."  It takes some of the themes from the show and those from the band.  I think it turned out really good.
Speaker 2
That sounds so interesting. I wish I had some of your mixing skills, it's definitely harder than it looks. Did you get an interview for that part time job you applied too? No that school is basically over I would like to start earning some money.
Speaker 1
I am supposed to get a call back tomorrow.  I felt really good in my interview and feel I have a good chance.  Have you been looking for any specific types of jobs?
Speaker 2
Kind of. There are a couple of music teachers in town that teach voilin during the summer, and I am hoping one of them needs help. I did talk to one teacher that seemed interested. My parents are so excited I want to teach, even though I keep telling them teaching is not my calling.
Speaker 1
You never know.  Just think when you get a breakthrough with some aspiring violinist!  I know you will do great at it.  I bet those teachers will love to have the help and I bet they can increase their load of students.
Speaker 2
I know I will enjoy it... I always enjoy teaching the local kids to play... they are always so keen and interested so it makes it fun for me too. I hope you get the job, I suspect with all the equipment you need the money could help out. I hate asking my parents all the time for money, its nice to have a little of my own.
Speaker 1
Oh yes, having a little spending money really helps you start becoming more independent.  Doing something you really love to get that money is a real blessing if you can!
Speaker 2
Agreed! My goal is to have a job that doesn't feel like a job. It's nice to see my parents liking teaching so much. What does your dad do for a living?
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