Music Module

Music and its many facets is comparable to education in that they both have endless possibilities and complexities. Often, I feel that people are under the impression that teaching is a simple act that anyone can do. Any teacher will confess, that's not always the case. There is some depth to the whole act. We would also say that there is diversity in the practice. It's rhythmic operation of sorts.

Musicians make it look so easy, don't they? Clearly we know that it's not that simple for the majority to sing, play instruments, write lyrics, compose music, and perform. This requires dedication, practice, a formal education at times, and of course, the gift.

Could it be that teachers in front of the class make it look easy? I think, yes. There is obviously a level of comfort in what we do. Teachers have a gift or have adopt strategies that allow for "sliding" through difficult moments in the classroom. In this way, we improvise as any musician would do while performing. Likewise, we teachers as musicians want to leave our audience feeling compelled or touched emotionally or mentally in some way.

It's not an easy task for most, and it requires the "gift" I speak of or a tremendous amount of practice and experience. There are days when we feel "right on" and others when the performance didn't feel effective or profound. In any case, that's the goal.