Music has been and will always be a way for me to connect with other people. I love sharing my meaningful experiences about music making, like a podcast I made or a song I wrote, and explaining how music can be a huge conduit for growth, and a connector within communities. During my time at JMU, I’ve learned to engage with others in interesting and accessible ways through music, and not just by teaching musical instruments or playing in an ensemble. One of these ways has been through a project I co-created in my MUS150 course called Draw Your Own Music. I have also gotten to work JMUke events and teach lessons at the Creative Kids Co-Op.
This past summer, I had the opportunity to travel to Wuhan, China to do research and co-teach at an international school. One of my biggest takeaways was that engaging with others means living life alongside them. It is discovering and participating in their interests and sharing your own. My time at JMU has shown me that I can engage with my music education community, but that I can and should use my musical connections as a way to participate in the JMU community and the greater Harrisonburg community. Engaging with others well requires intentionality, vulnerability, and participation. Comments are closed.
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