Student Spotlight: Mikaela s.
1. How long have you taken music lessons?
I started when I was 4!
2. What instruments do you play?
Violin, and I sing in my school choir as well!
3. Favorite musical artists?
Lindsey Stirling is my favorite! She is a pop violinist and I got to see her in concert for my birthday!
4. What are your short and long-term goals with music?
Short-term: Getting into my school’s talent show. Long-term: Become a professional violinist.
5. What is your favorite part about taking music lessons?
I like that I get to learn a lot.
6. What are your hobbies?
I am in dance, ice skating, and Girl Scouts. I also love crafting with cardboard. I also love spending time with one of my cats, Panda Paw! I am also an avid reader! I especially enjoy Harry Potter and Wings of Fire, and Spy School!
7. What are some of your favorite foods?
Sushi and Boba tea!
8. What is the coolest thing you’ve learned in lessons recently?
Shifting positions to play some of the higher notes!
9. Do you have any performances coming up or have you had a performance recently?
There is a talent show that I hope to be in and also the spring choir concert at my school as well as spring dance recital. And of course, the spring recital at Brighter Minds!
10. Why should other people play music?
Because it’s fun and cool! And it’s something you can do your whole life if you want.
““Mikaela is always excited to learn new songs. Right now, Mikaela is challenging herself to learn Prism by Lindsey Stirling, which has introduced some exciting new techniques. Mikaela is also working on finishing up Suzuki Book 2. Keep up the good work, Mikaela!”
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