The Universal Language
For me, music is not only a set of notes on the staff paper and a beautiful melody, it is also a language.
I came from Taiwan, a non- English country. After I graduated from elementary school my family and I moved to America. In the beginning, I had a difficult time understanding English. After my first day of school I was afraid to go back the next day because I had no idea how to do the homework and I felt very lonely because I couldn’t communicate with anyone. As a result, I put more time into music and decided to learn another instrument, the flute. Later on, I experienced joy in the school band; I felt comfortable playing music with other people, but what I enjoyed more than anything else was when I had the opportunity to perform alone. My passion for music grew stronger and I grasped every opportunity to learn more. I joined the Music Honor Society at Ward Melville High School, which gave me the great opportunity to perform not only in school, but also outside of school. I often visited veterans’ homes to play music; people smiled and encouraged me which gave me confidence. It was the most pleasurable gift anyone could ever give me.
I decided to study music education in college because I think music can positively affect people and improve their lives tremendously. My goal is to build music schools that introduce music to children before they actually learn how to play instruments. This idea is based on personal experience; it was uncomfortable for me to play piano at first without being exposed to music. Learning to play music will be more enjoyable if children start to like music first. Therefore, if I move forward and learn music education I believe I can accomplish my goal.
I came from Taiwan, a non- English country. After I graduated from elementary school my family and I moved to America. In the beginning, I had a difficult time understanding English. After my first day of school I was afraid to go back the next day because I had no idea how to do the homework and I felt very lonely because I couldn’t communicate with anyone. As a result, I put more time into music and decided to learn another instrument, the flute. Later on, I experienced joy in the school band; I felt comfortable playing music with other people, but what I enjoyed more than anything else was when I had the opportunity to perform alone. My passion for music grew stronger and I grasped every opportunity to learn more. I joined the Music Honor Society at Ward Melville High School, which gave me the great opportunity to perform not only in school, but also outside of school. I often visited veterans’ homes to play music; people smiled and encouraged me which gave me confidence. It was the most pleasurable gift anyone could ever give me.
I decided to study music education in college because I think music can positively affect people and improve their lives tremendously. My goal is to build music schools that introduce music to children before they actually learn how to play instruments. This idea is based on personal experience; it was uncomfortable for me to play piano at first without being exposed to music. Learning to play music will be more enjoyable if children start to like music first. Therefore, if I move forward and learn music education I believe I can accomplish my goal.
Outstanding TeacherThey will always be my music educator role models.
The Flute StudioAutumn 2016
Daily Practicing
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Teacher InterviewI interviewed my piano teacher, Mrs. Kim, on her views of educations.
Autumn 2015
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