That's the treble with music these days. You can be talented but you also have to be rememberable, noteworthy even.

theinfiniteend. Now that doesn't seem like a tough name to remember. FYL, OP.

When I was in band, I was the worse trumpet, but even today-- 2 years later, he still remembers me. What I am saying is that it's easy to remember some people more than others.

I wouldn't take it too personally, brain farts happen.

Hey, I was my school's top clarinet player for all 8 years I played. Orchestra teacher constantly called me Alexis. Doesn't even sound like Hannah.

I was one of my art teacher's top students. He'd forget my name and call me Dylan. My name is Stephanie.

If it makes you feel any better, it almost certainly made him look way worse than you.

Don't take it personally, OP. I've found out that there are some people who, for no particular reason, tend to get forgotten a lot. Nobody really means to forget about them or leave them out, it just kinda happens. So I'm sure it isn't you. That or your teacher is kind of a jerk. Either way, not your fault.

is your orchestra teacher ron swanson? maybe he doesn't want you to get too chummy with him

Maybe he was trying to shame himself into remembering for next time.