How to Survive
(I mean Succeed)
Mr. J’s Music Theory
Mark well these words and heed the truth;
A student's Holy Grail.
If you perform these three simple deeds,
You surely will not fail.
3 deeds to Success
1. Come to class prepared
Make sure you have all the necessary materials ready. Arrive on time and enjoy the music!
2. Do your work
Turn in your assignments on time, every time, and fully completed. Missing assignments are averaged in as zeroes. Don't let lack of planning send your grade into the abis. Also, if you allow plenty of time to work on the assignment, you can ask questions (see #3 below) if you don't understand something or run into a problem and still have it completed on time.
3. Ask for help
If you don't understand something, ask for help that day. Ask me after class. Ask someone who has already taken the class (make sure you ask someone who made a pretty good grade!) Do your homework (see #2 above) and please drop by my office in the recording studio and ask questions. If you feel that you are getting behind, please ask me for extra help. There are also private tutors available, just ask me for a name and phone number.
It's that simple.
I didn't say it was easy.
I said it was simple.
If you feel you did not heed this sage advice soon enough, feel free to push the panic button below to send a distress call.
Music Technology
Yokohama International School
Mr. Johnston
