#studentsaturday

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#studentsaturday - one of my students at his improv comedy show. • I don't get to attend students' performances outside of lessons very much anymore, but it's always so much fun seeing them play their instrument or doing any of the things unrelated to music that they get into. • This is from Nathan's final show at improv camp a couple years ago. And, yes, he's funny and did derail lessons with pretty good material. • Nathan and I definitely joked that his award of Best Attitude may have been more...aspirational 😉 (at Whole World Improv Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3zebXGpRz_/?igshid=7dajply2hz81

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The Joys of Teaching . #studentsaturday (at Jackson's Music Store) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3iUK5lJkAQ/?igshid=1wl7wt9yp31w0

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#studentsaturday - this is @titotomei who liked @benwendel 's song "Breath" so much he transcribed it on his own and surprised me with it in a lesson. I have some more to say about Tito and some great footage to come. For now, check out this video of him from a few years ago. . . . #saxophone #sax #saxo #saxophon #さぉpほ #サクソフォン #サックス #baritone #baritonesax #benwendel (at Jackson's Music Store) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2HV1Q3Jt6K/?igshid=1g2fk253vwi59

[williamhollifield]

A very proud and bittersweet #studentsaturday. . Andrew has taken lessons with me for 7 years, since he was a young tike and NOT taller than me... He's now headed off to @iujsom to pursue jazz (and also got accepted to @frostschoolum and @sfconservmusic - so watch out). . We joked at his last lesson "what am I going to do with my Sunday's now that he's gone" and I replied "Keep my sanity for one more day." But on a more serious note - Andrew is the epitome of a good student. He's proof of exactly what I want for each and every one of my kids: for them to love music in whatever way they choose and to be better than me one day. . I wish this 'little' guy all the best. Keep your ears out for him in the future. . #proudday #sadday #hopefulday #musicteacher #students (at Johns Creek, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1RGG63JFuh/?igshid=j6k4xaquc3wp

[williamhollifield]

Never got to post this, but I have some pictures with past students just before they fly the nest. Let's call this series.... #studentsaturday. . I truly love teaching each and every one of my students, even the ones that test my limited amount of patience. I've learned so much from each of them over the years: how to be objective, how to give yourself time to grow, how to really keep things in perspective, and how to hang on to your enjoyment and humor even when things may not be going well. . Pictured here is an old student of mine named Hannah that's now at UGA. She started lessons a little later than most. Regardless, she worked her butt off not just to get better (which she did) but because she truly enjoyed learning and growing. . I'm not very mushy, and certainly not in public, but I just want to take the opportunity to occasionally tell you guys how lucky I am to get to work with you and how much you all mean to me. You enrich my life and give me a greater understanding of what to value, while only occasionally bugging me. . Yes, this is my version of mushy. I'll continue to periodically post some of the pictures I have like this mostly because it's adorable but also as a reminder to all of the students that I currently teach and that I have taught how important you all are to me. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0bS_IRprN-/?igshid=1k3i7gjo6h8x9

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Student Saturday: Monica D

Monica D is currently a Freshman at the University of New Haven and was a Summer 2010 trip alumnus. Here is her story!

Why did you apply to Trip of a Lifetime, either as a student, an intern, or both?

Because of the opportunity Trip of a Lifetime gave to, I felt it was my turn to give back to them by working for them. A way of saying thank you for giving me the chance to experience the west coast.

What did you learn (or are you learning) from your experience?

Not everyone is the same, there are really good people out there who want to see others people succeed.

What are you doing now to make an impact in your community?

I volunteer for my community mostly at church. I help out at the soup kitchen every Friday and I am part of the chorus at my church. Before heading off to college I was an assistant teacher for a second grade class of religion every sunday. Not only was I a satudent teacher but I was given the chance to be a special ed teacher for relig. Now, during my school breaks I volunteer at my elementary school (Columbus) and I assist my third grade teacher in helping her kids with math. I am hoping to return in may and tutor some kids in math.

What does travel mean to you?

Travel to me means getting out of my comfort zone and visiting places I have never even heard of. It's a learning experience and the environment around me can influence me to wan to be a better me. It means learning about the world and about others culture. About accepting those who are different and learning to adjust to the different kinds of environment.

What advice do you have for students considering applying for Trip of a Lifetime?

Never be afraid to take opportunities that are right in front of them. Good things always come out of it.

When you travel, what's the one item you must always pack for your journey?

A camera.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you visit? Why?

Europe. Specifically, France. I love to try new foods and see how they are different from us Americans. I love you get to know other cultures and how they live.