One of my hobbies that I've been lucky enough to develop over the years is Music - writings songs, creating music, performing music and lately teaching music, specifically teaching vocals. At the moment, I have the privilege of teaching a couple of young girls not really how to sing (coz everyone knows how to sing, even if you aren't particularly good at it) but how to be more a more confident performer.
My main goal as a singing tutor is to help develop my students' confidence and self esteem, so that they are able to sing in a public and personal setting. Its been an interesting journey - I've been a part of choirs, singing groups, bands and the like in the past but teaching & developing others has been a real challenge - trying to understand what motivates my students (which changes over time) and also developing a relationship of trust so that students feel comfortable being pushed to their limits without fear of being made fun of when (not if) they fail.
One of the songs that I'm listening to this summer that I wanted to share - add to your playlist to for that summer BBQ, whenever that comes around - 'In The Air' by NZ band L.A.B:
Much love to you and yours
Mu
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