Teaching Statement
Music is an awesome force that has always been present and evolving in past and current society. Throughout its history there has always been an appreciation and fascination with music. The effect music has had in this world throughout the centuries transcends any and all social barriers such as status, culture and race, making it unique among other art forms. In addition to music being relevant in history and current society, it also plays an important part in any individual’s life. Not only is the listening and enjoyment of music beneficial to an individual, but the drive to learn and master an instrument or to understand the theory behind one’s favorite song can help one find the same drive in either one’s personal life or in other educational subjects.
Self expression is a very important part of one's life. Sadly, growing up most individuals have a fear of expressing themselves, be it artistically or not. An education in the arts and especially in music helps an individual conquer his/her fear of self expression. In a music education classroom a student not only improves his/her musical ability, but also learns important life traits such as leadership qualities, teamwork and improvisation.
I strongly believe that it is everyone’s right to receive a musical education. By creating a fun, informative class environment, satisfying the students individual musical interests and combining the past with the present and a multitude of different styles from across the globe, I wish to broaden the students mind and understanding of this phenomenon we call music. As a music educator, I believe it is my obligation and privilege to help students nurture their creativity, master their craft and benefit in their lives from an understanding and appreciation of music.
“I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning”
- Plato
Self expression is a very important part of one's life. Sadly, growing up most individuals have a fear of expressing themselves, be it artistically or not. An education in the arts and especially in music helps an individual conquer his/her fear of self expression. In a music education classroom a student not only improves his/her musical ability, but also learns important life traits such as leadership qualities, teamwork and improvisation.
I strongly believe that it is everyone’s right to receive a musical education. By creating a fun, informative class environment, satisfying the students individual musical interests and combining the past with the present and a multitude of different styles from across the globe, I wish to broaden the students mind and understanding of this phenomenon we call music. As a music educator, I believe it is my obligation and privilege to help students nurture their creativity, master their craft and benefit in their lives from an understanding and appreciation of music.
“I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning”
- Plato