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As the new school year gets into full swing, I have been thinking a lot about the number of different students whom I teach. They are different in so many ways. And yet, they all have the one thing in common that brought them to me; they want to play and experience music.
The youngest student I have is a sweet little 5 year old girl. She is learning how to read notes and play the piano. Recently her mom even surprised me by sending a short video of her practicing her song for the week! She was happily playing and singing along as she played. It was heart touching and made my entire day!
On the other end of the spectrum is the retired teacher and mom who is keeping a promise to herself and is learning how to play the guitar and piano. She is a complete inspiration and I learn so much from her each time we have our lesson! She is still a teacher whether she is retired or not!
In the middle of it all, there are the students who range in age from 8 – 40. They are all learning to play the piano or guitar or how to sing properly for as many different reasons as they are different individuals. I enjoy each and every one of them for who they are and how they approach music. Each one teaches me something new everytime I see them.
As long as I can bring some joy and harmony into their lives through the gift of music I will feel like I am making a difference and I will be happy!
