Student Spotlight: Davis B.
1. How long have you taken music lessons? Three years.
2. What instrument(s) do you play? I play trombone in my school's band and piano at Brighter Minds.
3. Who are your favorite musical artists? I like Journey, Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson and Beethoven.
4. What are your short and long term goals with music? I want to get to the point where I can read/play any music.
5. What is your favorite part about taking music lessons? I like playing music for people - I found a piano in a hotel lobby, played "Don't Stop Believin'" and people gathered around.
6. What are your hobbies? Fly fishing, speed cubing, rock climbing, cross country running and basketball.
7. What are some of your favorite foods? Fish, popcorn and ice cream.
8. What is the coolest thing you've learned in your lessons recently? I liked the movie "Interstellar" and learned the soundtrack on piano.
9. Do you have any performances coming up or have you had a performance recently? I'm working on Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" for the fall recital.
10. Why should other people play music? It's a good thing to keep your mind focused.
“Davis and his brother Dayton thrive at Brighter Minds. Music stimulates our brains, makes people more well-rounded and sparks creativity. Brighter Minds teachers are flexible and make learning interesting. They don’t mind practicing because staff keep them engaged in wanting to grow their music skills. It’s the best possible place for kids to connect with music!
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