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This is a music-themed blog by The Man Octave (themanoctave.tumblr.com). I can't follow you back on this blog, but if I like your blog I'll follow you on my main.

I'm a Junior in college studying Instrumental and Vocal Music Education, with a primary on trumpet and an intended Jazz minor. My passion lies in Marching Band/Drum Corps, Jazz, and worship music, but I understand the importance of teaching all disciplines and all musical concepts. You can also view my online teaching portfolio by clicking the world icon below.

This blog will serve as a place to express my thoughts and share my love of music throughout my endeavors as a musician. Mostly, you'll just see pictures of instruments, but I like to post education related things as well. Enjoy!

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A friend of mine asked this question on Facebook: Why are you pursuing music? Is it because it’s the only thing you’re good at, because you’re better than most, or because you have an absolute passion for it? And does your reasoning agree with your life decision to pursue this art?

My response

I’m pursuing music/education because it’s something I could enjoy doing day in and day out. I want to use my talents and my knowledge to help others grow. For me, it’s about the people. Hands down. There’s something redeeming and worthwhile in everyone, and music is a way to reach those people and help them be the best they can be. Not just my future students, but everyone I meet in my life. It’s a medium in which I feel confident giving everything in. I wake up in the morning and just know that this is what I want to do. It’s a field in which I will never stop learning or growing, and the most influential people in my life have been introduced to me through music. I may not be the best at music or education, and I may never be, but if I’m happy and can give a part of myself away to others that will leave them feeling like they’ve grown in some way, that’s good enough for me.

So what about you guys? What makes you want to pursue music/education? And if not music, why are you pursuing your art, your talent, or your passion?

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