Arts High School: Am I Teaching Music, or Am I Teaching Them How to Grow Up?!

The Rhythm of Speaking!

Every conversation has a rhythm. Some people speak in crescendos, others in rests. In this episode, I explore how our speaking style reflects our culture, emotions, and even musical background. From awkward pauses to passionate rants, let’s break down the invisible beat behind how we express ourselves and what it reveals about who we are. Music featured: “May” A gentle, flowing instrumental piece that mirrors the organic rhythm of human connection and expression. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn [https://www.soundon.fm/]

What School Never Taught You (But Life Definitely Will Test You On)!

They never taught us how to fail, apologize, set boundaries, or rest without guilt in school. Yet these are the things life throws at us again and again. In this episode, I talk about the essential lessons that were missing in classrooms but crucial for surviving adulthood: emotional resilience, self-worth, money, rejection, and the power of saying “no.” It’s the kind of syllabus life hands you after the exam. Music featured: “Aries – Piano Version” A calm, introspective piano piece echoing the quiet strength we need to navigate life’s real tests. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn [https://www.soundon.fm/]

Art University: From “What Do You Like?” to “Are You Their Life Coach Now?”!

Teaching at an art university starts with “What chord sounds better?” and somehow evolves into “Am I ruining my life?” In this episode, I reflect on how music education at the university level becomes something much deeper than notes, something closer to life coaching. Set to my ambient track “Aries,” this is a quiet meditation on what it means to guide, to listen, and to be present as young artists figure out not just their music… but themselves. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn [https://www.soundon.fm/]

Arts High School: Am I Teaching Music, or Am I Teaching Them How to Grow Up?!

Sometimes I wonder, am I teaching music, or coaching life? Working at an arts high school means your job goes way beyond notes and rhythm. You're also guiding students through heartbreaks, existential crises, stage fright, and identity meltdowns. In this episode, I reflect on what it really means to teach young artists. With my marimba solo “Aries” as the soundtrack, come witness the messy, beautiful duet between education and growing up. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn [https://www.soundon.fm/]

The Public Art Academy: Not a Cram School, Just Pure Human Comedy!

Think art school is just scales and sheet music? Think again. Teaching at a public art academy felt less like a school and more like a miniature society. Overachievers, dreamers, dropouts, and occasional air-conditioning squatters (yes, really). This episode dives into the beautiful mess of guiding young artists. With my piece “April” in the background, come explore a place where chaos meets creativity, and every student is a walking story in progress. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn [https://www.soundon.fm/]