I have to share this, cause these kinds of things make me a little emotional and happy! Today my office hour period was packed with students, students waiting outside the door to see me even! One student very serious wanted to know how does he get started in music. He has already memorized the course numbers and class names to all of the classes in the UMA program! He looked at me, with those 22 year old eyes full of wonder and hope, waiting for me to tell him what to do. I thought about what I must have looked like to an older musician or teacher, when I was a youngsta, asking the same question of them, how do I get started? I felt so much gratitude in the moment, and sooooo much responsibility. I answered him gently by saying You have already started, young man, keep doing what you are doing and your path will unfold before you. I still receive this same advice from my mentors. Tears... I absolutely LOVE my LIFE!
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:18:27 +0000