Live class times changed
Last Update: May 24, 2023
Last night I was surprised to find I was late to the live class. In the discussion with the instructor, Tim, it was revealed that moving the classes an hour earlier across the board was going to be the new way forward.
I was a bit dismayed on learning this, due to my schedule working the night shift. I often will catch the classes as I'm waking up with coffee under the 8:00 P.M. Eastern time U.S., but 7:00 really isn't feasible for me most of the time.
It was a fluke I caught last nights class, due to some sleep issues I was having.
I appreciate Tim was open to feedback from not just myself, and reached out to Kyle during the live class and got his classes moved back to 8:00.
I also see that tonight's class with Eric Cantu will still be at 8:00. for which I'm really grateful. He is training us on YouTube, and if you haven't caught any of them yet you should really get to them as he is covering so much.
I'll miss being at the classes that stay on the new schedule.
This is a me issue, but I found it easier to watch the live classes than sifting through previous classes and choosing. It was predictable, fit in somewhat with my schedule although I'll admit there were times I had to listen more than watch as I prepared for work.
But it offered me some structure, which is likely one of my top issues still when it comes to blogging. I really still suck with time management, especially when coupled with deciding on paths forward in this vast array of paths moving forward.
I had found dedicating myself to the live classes nullified a lot of that indecision for me as the topics were already chosen for me, the time slots to dedicate as well.
I believe more is learned in the live classes than replay as well.
There are often many questions that take place in the live chat that those watching replay will never experience. Many times another person asking a question that raises new questions which turns into its own little discussion.
It makes me wonder
Can WA at some point incorporate a live discussion feature like live YouTube has? That way those who watch the replay can still see these many questions and discussions. I at times have learned as much from those discussions than the video, because the instructors can drill down on smaller issues that weren't possibly in the video. Those small tangents experts might overlook that a newb like me is having a major duhh moment with, hah hah.
I'm going to wrap this one up, enough of my whining over spilt milk. I'll miss the camaraderie with many of you in those classes for the ones that are at 7;00 now instead of 8:00. I've really learned a lot, and at times in thanks to those of you who've been my fellow students asking questions I would never have thought to ask.
Hope everyone has had a nice day.
My weekend has started, and although I have a lot of running and chores to do the next few days, I'm going to be focusing on that pillar post as well as being active here.
Regards,
Jason
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Hi Jason...I agree that watching live classes are helpful especially with the live interaction. But oftentimes, more can be absorbed in the replay. Being able to see those questions would be great.
Susan
Hi Susan,
I think if they could take it to the next level and allow the replay to show that live chat it would greatly enhance the replay experience. There are so many facets explored there at times, things I'm ignorant of and only realize is a thing because one of the more knowledgeable members start asking questions.
Live is the best though, there is some intangible to the camaraderie between students (and instructor for some) that makes the learning so much more appealing. Like seeing a concert live or recorded. :)
Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.
Regards,
Jason
Great post, Jason. It's always good to catch up with some classes and being able to replay them after.
Myra 💜
Wow! I never realized that your blog was about time change in live class. I didn’t even know that there was a time change. So, now I know 😊!
As usual, I was multitasking, cooking, doing laundry and blogging!
I agree, there’s much to learn from live class, as some significant questions are not reflected when one watches the replay of the same class.
See you in class Sting! Hope you’re not working tonight! 😊
Hi Maria,
Yeah, many of us were caught unawares at class last night. I was late for class, but was actually logged in earlier than normal to knock out a couple of things as I woke up.
I expressed my dismay in the live chat, and Brenda also mentioned the regular times we had worked better for her too, and he reached out to Kyle during class and got the ok to switch his classes back. I thought that was really cool of him to do.
I'm off tonight, although my first night off I'm always my worst. So will definitely see you in class. :)
Regards,
Jason
Haha! The same group of radicals!!!😉
Anyway, I will be a part of the group if I was there, as a change to an hour earlier won’t help me as well! Good thing the time was brought back to eight o’ clock!
Hey, hey hey Eric!
Please don’t change your time! As it will really be a challenge for most of us!
I shall see you in class, at same bat time, same bat channel!
Keep that dramatic ending of Batman Eric! It’s so cool!😎
Cheers,
Maria 🌹
Hi, Jason
I agree that watching the live class is best for so many reasons.
Hoping to see you in as many as possible! 😎
Frank 🎸
Hi Frank,
Yeah, the live classes are so much better, and they have helped me so much in moving forward as a tool for time management.
I do hope to be at some, definitely Tim's since he was so kind to talk with Kyle during our class last night and move his back. I', also heartened to see Eric (who is my favorite instructor) appears to have left his at the normal time for tonight. :)
So if you're at the one tonight, will see you there for sure.
Thanks for sympathizing with my whining today, hah hah.
Regards,
Jason
Oh, I almost forgot. I was crunched for time, but I followed a link you shared on a previous post you did where you took us on a tour of your guitar studio.
Color me impressed.
I can see now why making a living doing blogging isn't a concern of yours. You've made many of your dreams manifest, and my heart soared for you that this is the case.
I've known many musicians on a local level over my years, many of them guitarists and they would be in heaven just visiting your studio, hah hah.
Ok, closing out for real now.
Thanks, Jason!
After playing for over 50 years I’ve gone through a lot of musical equipment, continually chasing tone. 😎
I’m so lucky to have been able to help so many people get well over the years while making time to spend with my wife and my music.
See you in class!
Frank 🎸
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Sounds like a Great suggestion, Jason!
Jeff
Thank you Jeff :)
You're very welcome, Jason!
Jeff