At the start of college, my view of my musicianship skills were limited to flute, piano, and the occasional song in the shower. I knew what I could play well and was uncomfortable performing on instruments that I had little to no knowledge on. After my four years here, I've come to realize that I am not only a musician based on the instruments I can play with ease, but that musicianship is a skill that focuses on expression and creativity irregardless of proficiency on instruments. For example, I created a short song based on a picture using different loops and created music in a way that I would have never imagined doing before coming to JMU. I also combined my talents as a musician, playing the flute and using different technologies, to create a multi-track cover. This semester, I am singing in the JMU University Women's Chorus and that has pushed me out of my comfort zone too. Throughout college, I have learned to be okay with being uncomfortable; that space is where musicality and improvisation can grow. Musicianship is not about performing perfectly, but creating and performing with purpose.
Comments are closed.
|
Davina MiawOn this page, I will present videos of my playing, concerts, and original compositions. Archives
November 2019
Categories |