Student Spotlight: Caitlin B.

1. How long have you taken music lessons?
I have been taking piano lessons from Brighter Minds for about eighteen months, but I’ve been enrolled in other music classes since I was about
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2. What instrument(s) do you play?
I play piano and am considering taking fiddle lessons too.

3. Who are your favorite musical artists?

I love listening to a wide variety of music.  Right now, my favorite artist include: Pink, Irish Rovers, Michael Jackson, and Adele.

4. What is your favorite part about taking music lessons?

My favorite part of taking piano lessons at Brighter Minds is having the chance to learn from Lauren. She’s an awesome teacher, who always encourages me to challenge myself and not get discouraged.

5. What are your hobbies? 
My current hobbies are Irish Step dancing, reading, swimming, solving Rubix Cubes, attending Hoppy Hours with Mr. Buttons, my bunny, and walking my dogs, Buddy and Cinnamon.

6. What is the coolest thing you've learned in your lessons recently?
Lauren has taught me how to put feeling and emotion into music.

7. Do you have any performances coming up or have you had a performance recently? 

My last performance was the spring recital.  I enjoyed hearing other students’ music.

8. Why should other people play music?
Other people should consider playing music if they are looking for an activity that can bring them joy and an escape from troubles.

9. What is your favorite class in school?      My favorite class in school is math.  It challenges me to get to that one correct answer, and each year brings more complex problems.

10. What is your dream job/career?
I would love to be a veterinarian because I have always enjoyed caring for animals.