Personal Narrative: A Career As A Music Educator

want to be a teacher becuas I want to make a difference in the lives of as many students as I can.I have had much experience working with children- from vacation bible study teacher, bible study teacher, to youth leader for the young adult choir.These responsibities have helped me realize my love for children. All these experiences have impacted my work ethic and helped me develop habits of patience, a professional attitude , and a desire to work

From the day we’re in our mother's stomachs, to the day we die, we have always been listening to music. For me, listening to music all my life helped me develop a passion for it. When I was around the age of 6 my dad introduced me into the world of Rock. The very first band I remember listening to was System of a Down and ever since then, I fell in love with rock music and all its possible variations; for a long time this was all I listened to. It wasn’t until high school that I started listening to all sorts of genres and realized that I wanted to have a career in the music industry. That's when I learned about producing music.

As an early educator my professional goals and aspirations have change since I read the interview conducted by the author, Denise Scott. As I read this article, I been inspired to reach out to my community, families, students, and peers in order to become a better leader. To make a difference I desire to be a leader in my community. In my community, it is important to connect to students that are entering the childhood field, however to create an atmosphere that encourages mentoring and learning (Rodriguez, 2005). As early educator leaders, we have to promote students by being a positive role model, therefore this would allow them to see the character within us. To work with children, leaders should exhibit good qualities, passion, leadership abilities as well as understanding for others. We have to create an environment that leaders can thrive (Scott, p.1 2005). As educator, we should lead as well as follow to be an effective leader in the early childhood field, however this mean continuing growing. The prospective students need to be aware that this field has no ending. The field of childhood studies is always changing and we have to stay embrace for the future There are challenges and should know where your strengths are as well as your differences (Scott, 2005)

I have been in choir four all four years of highschool and I became a Choral Union Officer my junior year. It was a tough decision to take this role because at the time, I was also the PHS Dance Team Captain. Being a leader in two huge and important things in my life was hard, but choosing to lead one was the toughest decision I had to make. The schedules highly overlapped and I was forced to pick one or the other. I stepped down from being the captain of the dance team so I could focus on being an officer for choir. Of course stepping down was devastating, but I do not regret choosing choir. My junior year was the most eye opening year for me, where being a choral leader not only allowed me to become a better chorister, but a better leader

Music has always been one of my greatest passions. However, the most difficult challenge I have ever faced has been participating in jazz ensemble.

I have accomplished lots of things in my lifetime. I have accomplished getting a job and getting my license to go to that job. I have accomplished working two jobs one is being a machinist and a referee.

I choose to be a middle school teacher. What I like about teaching is I can help kids and help them learn how to kinda mature. I also always had a passion for teaching.

In the summer of 2015 my first high school band director, Mr. Harlan, left to teach for

I realized I wanted to get into music and producing when I received feedback from friends, and family that I had talent after the first song I released, and after time passed all I received was just good feedback, of course, there were some negative opinions but I keep my head up. When I started writing/recording music I just saw it as something to do for fun, it became one of my serious hobbies after a while. That push I was given by friends and family has led me to believe I could make it in the music industry. That’s how the idea of getting into music came about.

Having been sponsored to leave China and study in the states, I had seemingly abandoned my piano career; my family simply did not have the funds to purchase another piano for me or pay for lessons. This changed when I received 50% off piano tuition from Cape Cod Conservatory and a grant from Olive Cahoon Classical Piano Scholarship Awards in order to pursue my future piano study in the US. Remarkably, I had also been donated a piano from John Gage, allowing me to pursue my passion. I simply could not comprehend the generosity of these strangers whom I had never met. Instead of furthering my own need, I now take time to volunteer for local charities and places in need, such as playing piano in senior homes, volunteering in hospitals and elementary

I am impressed with the level of collaboration that the music teacher in your district share. In my district I am the only beginning band teacher so if the students fail to meet a concert deadline the blame falls on my shoulders. Teaching by ear is not part of my district’s curriculum until they reach jazz band which is many years later in high school. We have to immediately prepare for our winter concert that is always held in December.

For me it is important to reach my goals in order to be happy with myself. I have two career employments that interested me the the most, and they are. Music Producer and Sound Engineer Technician. Both of these careers have a lot of similarities and quite a few differences.

I have always been indecisive and overcautious when it comes to making any big decision, especially when it is going to affect the rest of my life. The decision to be a music educator is a prime example. Even though music is my biggest passion, I have doubts if I will actually be good at and enjoy teaching. It is a lot of responsibility to shape the lives of future generations, and I do not know if I can handle such a tremendous task year after year for my entire career. I always wonder if there is any better career path out there for me that I will enjoy more or will have better opportunities for me. Regardless, I feel that spending my days sharing my love of music, and equipping the future generations of musicians would be a rewarding career.

I made my decision to pursue a career as a saxophonist and music educator in the 9th grade. After a long discussion with my parents and band director, I embarked on a journey that would transform my lifestyle forever. Since then, I have attended some of the most prestigious music festivals in the country, successfully competed in national competitions, collaborated with the most renowned performers in the field, and established an active presence in the saxophone community. My experience as a teacher ranges from private studio instruction of up to six high school and middle school students to mentoring a group of 30 students at local high schools as a woodwind technician. As a performer, I am dedicated to the creation of new classical music

When schools are low on money and have budget cuts, if the music program is inadequate, it’s usually the first program to be revoked (Bartimoccia). Meaning it is no longer available to students. In regards to this, superb and prosperous music instructors are significant to society because without them music programs and all other music activities or people don 't have an opportunity to make it into the musical business. A music educator is a rewarding job because they help students learn about general music, choral or voice, music, instrumental music, or a combination of all music.