+20-year-experienced stage performer and trained musician; Enthusiastic about making Theory easy

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• 1) When did you first develop a passion for music and your favorite instrument?

  I was told that I was 5 years old when I first expressed such enthusiasm, requesting to sing 'Jesus Loves Me' at our church's Christmas recital.

• 2) Is there a particular type of music or artist that you listen to on a loop without it driving you crazy?

  Classical

• 3) Explain to us the most difficult or riveting course you could personally give to a student of music.

  How to write emotionally-driven melodies and chord progressions using note intervals and chord assignments.

• 4) What do you think is the most complicated instrument to master and why?

  There are so many possibilities when playing the guitar, so, the guitar. I'm probably biased though. Otherwise, I would say the violin. The likelihood of playing unpleasantly high frequency sounds, as a beginner, could make for a steep learning curve.

• 5) What are your keys to success?

  Direction, organization, resiliency, humility, and PRACTICE! Time under tension is key.

• 6) Name three musicians you'd be interested in meeting. Explain why.

  Anderson .Paak, Tom Misch, Thundercat, and Kendrick Lamar. I know I was prompted to only state three, but there are way too many artists to choose from, old and new! I would like to meet them, because they're all uniquely talented, contemporary musicians and artists who are likely inspired by my inspirations. All of whom I would probably enjoy learning from and working with.

• 7) Provide a valuable anecdote related to music or your days at music school.

  An interestingly random choice for a Grade 7 dude, I sang "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor at my chamber choir's school recital. As if the bright green cummerbunds weren't awesome enough, the audience was apparently entertained when I stepped down from the risers to sing the song, but I was more surprised when my voice cracked while singing the intro. Needless to say, I made a smooth transition into the appropriate register, (safely) jumped off the stage, and performed my heart out while interacting with the audience. I heard about how fun and funny those moments were for years on. Someone will probably read this and still laugh with me today. Nothing like a public coming-of-age moment!

• 8) What are the little touches that make you a Superprof in music?

  I have genuine interest to help other community members advance and enjoy their passions regardless of where they are located. Aside from that, as well as, my patience, graded language, due diligence, knowledge, wisdom, skills, potential, and all of the prior teaching experience, I truly know that my students have even more priceless moments to offer me in my own journey! I will be doing this for the rest of my life!