Throughout my music career I have had some of the best teachers. Each one has taught me lessons I will never forget and have always been the greatest support to me in addition to providing me with amazing opportunities. They truly have inspired me and have taught me what teaching is really all about. Their love for music is indescribable and it's so fun to learn from people whose lives revolve around such an art. Without them, I would not be where I am today. They have assisted in sharpening my skills, increasing my appreciation, helping me face challenges, and encourage me to be better. They all mean so much to me and I will forever be grateful for the lives they live and what they have done for me. I look forward to the day when I will be able to make such an impact on my own students. There are aspects of each teacher that I want to incorporate into my own style and help students truly understand what an amazing gift music is and the joy it can bring to your own life and those you share it with. Also how important hard work and dedication is and how if you find effective ways to practice and learn all you can about the music you're playing, nothing can stop you from being successful and accomplishing your goals. I thought this poem sums up all of my teachers very nicely.
THAT IS WHY I TEACH MUSIC
NOT because I expect you to major in music.
NOT because I expect you to play or sing all your life.
NOT so you can relax or have fun.
BUT- So you will be human
So you will recognize beauty
So you will be sensitive
So you will be closer to an infinite beyond this world
So you will have something to cling to
So you will have more love, more compassion, more
gentleness, more
good…in short, more life.
Of what value will it be to make a prosperous living unless you know how to live?
Author Unknown
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