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It doesn’t sound like you have a choice. You can’t afford to go to the better school. The teachers aren’t always everything, get a private tutor too boost what you’re already doing and do alot of self study. Good luck!

Don’t argue yourself out of options.

Don’t let external circumstances limit your options either. Having a “bad” teacher is irrelevant. You can chase whatever you think is important.

More options = better.

Its not stupid and Jessica Bunny had a great idea tutors would cost less and a good one will be as effective I had tutors to get me through my exams and they were such a great help

They could afford it…its just that I dont want them sacrificing other things for it…they want me to switch schools.
And for the 3 core subjects you really need good teachers - I can’t pick other subjects, I have to do them.
I’ll ask about tutors though

I’m just trying to make the point that you can allow circumstances to control you or you can chase what you think is important. It’s better to chase what you really want and figure out ways to make it happen.

Life never boils down to black and white. There are always lots of options to make things work. Tutors, other teachers, after school help, studying on your own or with other students in the same position.

Reach out to others in your community. Help figure things out together.

“I don’t know if my parents could afford it - although they tell me not to worry. I already do music outside school but I would never expect them to pay for both because of the price.
My family are not rich and would sacrifice so much for me and my sibling already as they think education is so important.”

Seems like you’re very lucky to have such parents. Still beside being very generous, they may also be very right about it. Try to consider honestly, taking into account the previous advises, whether you think you could be able to get the best results without changing school. If you honestly think you can, that’s a good option.

If not, and your parents despite their limited finances ask you not to worry and go to the more expensive school (be sure that their teachers are better) don’t be afraid to accept their help if they want you to. Apparently it’s worth just as much to them as it is to you.

Even if they don’t want you to quit music school, and offer to still pay for that as well: let them, if you go there with enthusiasm. Training when you’re still young is really valuable. Just make sure to play for them too!

If in the end you get a scholarship first and a good carreer later, the costs will pay themselves back. Perhaps when you play well enough you can even earn some small money with your music while still studying.

aliashim wrote:
“I don’t know if my parents could afford it - although they tell me not to worry. I already do music outside school but I would never expect them to pay for both because of the price.
My family are not rich and would sacrifice so much for me and my sibling already as they think education is so important.”

Seems like you’re very lucky to have such parents. Still beside being very generous, they may also be very right about it. Try to consider honestly, taking into account the previous advises, whether you think you could be able to get the best results without changing school. If you honestly think you can, that’s a good option.

If not, and your parents despite their limited finances ask you not to worry and go to the more expensive school (be sure that their teachers are better) don’t be afraid to accept their help if they want you to. Apparently it’s worth just as much to them as it is to you.

Even if they don’t want you to quit music school, and offer to still pay for that as well: let them, if you go there with enthusiasm. Training when you’re still young is really valuable. Just make sure to play for them too!

If in the end you get a scholarship first and a good carreer later, the costs will pay themselves back. Perhaps when you play well enough you can even earn some small money with your music while still studying.

I think thats the same outlook my parents have.
Thanks for the advice

I just got news - that really expencive school reduced the fees for me - I guess a part scholarship!!!
I still would miss the good friends and teachers I would be leaving though,

Anonymous wrote:
I just got news - that really expencive school reduced the fees for me - I guess a part scholarship!!!
I still would miss the good friends and teachers I would be leaving though,

Take their phone numbers and e mail addresses hey presto you got a fab education and can still stay in touch with old friends. Good luck

That’s really great!!
Congratulations!

Seems like you truly don’t need to worry…
just get as much out of that opportunity as you can :-)

Well, you can allways keep in contact with the really good friends.
And who knows what nice new friends you’ll meet?

Good luck!

Thanks a lot for the advice :)
….I really was not expecting that!