Student Spotlight: Santana B.
1. How long have you taken music lessons?
6 months.
2. What is her favorite instrument to play?
She prefers a microphone over instruments.
3. What is her favorite music?
90s hip-hop and contemporary alternative rock.
4. What are your short and long-term goals with music?
Goals include musical exploration, creative expression, grow confidence, and to have fun!
5. What is your favorite part about taking music lessons?
It’s rewarding to see her growth from standby observer to active participant. I love the unique choice of songs and sense of community.
6. What are your hobbies?
She loves listening to music and requesting songs, going on bike rides, going to the park, and reading books.
7. What are some of her favorite foods?
Peas, pasta, cheese, all kinds of fruit, and ice cream.
8. What is the coolest thing you've learned in your lessons recently?
When she started toddler music class, she was too shy to go up and sing at the microphone. Then she built her confidence to stand at the microphone without singing. Now she repeats Teacher Emily's notes into the microphone and turns anything into a microphone at home!
9. Why should other people play music?
Never try, never know! You may discover your passion!
““My daughter and I look forward to toddler music class every week at Brighter Minds with Teacher Emily! Santana gets to experiment with a large variety of instruments, play with sensory toys that add to the experience, and learn fun and unique songs. I’ve witnessed her confidence grow from a stand by observer to active participant, especially with singing into the microphone! In fact, she likes to pretend to be Teacher Emily at home by holding a microphone to her stuffed animals for them to sing ‘bah bah bah.’ She has learned valuable skills in music class such as sharing, cleaning up, and friendship. Teacher Emily thoughtfully prepares each class and goes above and beyond to make meaningful connection with each child. We tried a different music school prior and Brighter Minds truly is unmatched!””