DRUMMER CAFE

I wouldn't put alot of faith in the  accuracy of the "classic on-line IQ test". I wouldn't allow that test to steer your life path.

Listen to Mr. A. Boy do his statements ring true to me!!

If you work on your weaknesses, your strengths will also improve.
Do all the things you do to the fullest and you will improve your school work and your drumming.

When working on your drumming do more than the things you are already good at. Study theory and other instruments, as well as styles you are not familiar with, to be the best musician you can be.

Do your homework completely and with the motivation that it will help you learn the subject and increase your test scores. Talk to your english teacher to see what she expects from you and make every effort to deliver that.

Drums are not the end all to life, video games are the new "opium of the masses."

You will need more than those to build a life you can enjoy.

well, lots of good general advice here, though I'm kinda down with windhorse in the 'what matters is now' ethos.

a couple of thoughts...

1) get a tutor. just because you're very bright doesn't mean you can test well. I never did well on tests. well, actually, I did, but only in subjects I liked. a great tutor can help you compartmentalize your thinking and master the task of test-taking.

2) figure out what kind of learner you are. some people are auditory learners [learn by listening], some are visual [seeing], some are kinesthetic or tactile [doing/feeling/experiencing... being 'hands-on]. you may not be able to customize every subject to your learning style, but recognizing your strengths can help you zero in on your weaknesses and set up a learning system that helps you work with what you've got.

3) make sure you don't need glasses or a hearing aid or something like that. it's hard to recognize those things when you're younger, and they really have a huge impact on your ability to learn.

4) Try to learn conceptually rather than by rote. If you can articulate the subject matter in a few paragraphs rather than try to retain everything on the page, you'll get a better "big picture" sense of what you're learning, rather than meaningless bits of data that don't add up to anything to you.

5) Apply your drumming to your life and schooling. if you are truly a disciplined drummer, you can carry that same attitude over to your studies.

5) When you're ready to graduate, apply to Goddard College. They don't do grades there.  


I have known a LOT of extremely successful people who never went to college, or did well in school. there are other ways to contribute to the planet than just being a good student. even einstein failed math. BUT -- he did say that 'genius was 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration,' so even mr. e=mc2 recognized that talent without application doesn't net you much.

so, no -- grades aren't the end-all, but at the very least, good grades will open up your options, and give you a sense of accomplishment when you see them go up. and if you are naturally smart, you'll want to learn just to learn.


smoggy
[who never was able to get anything above a C- in math, and it really ticks her off!!!]

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I think that's the best answer I've heard yet!

Well, I am studying for my geometry test tomarrow. I am just taking a little break, as to give my brain some rest.

Well, wish me luck, I'm gonna need it...

omg, how embarassing!  thank you for the correction. as I was typing, I kept thinking 'was it einstein who said it?' lol!

and maybe he did pass math. but from what I understand, he didn't take too well to classical education.

sorry!!!

no wamma study?  no wanna do english?  no problem.  

Just practice these words & you will be OK...

"Welcome to Wal-Mart!"                   (day job)
"Would you like that super-sized?"  (evening job)

 

Well, guess what, that geometry test that I took a few days ago, I found out today that I have an 89% on it. I really gotta keep this up.

Or get a study buddy from my school. That is probably my best bet.