Joe Finnegan
I love teaching, especially when a student gets it. You can tell in their eyes, and in their actions that they understand. It is fulfilling.
I love teaching, especially when a student gets it. You can tell in their eyes, and in their actions that they understand. It is fulfilling.
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Learn MoreI always enjoyed playing and performing. Creating music with other musicians is so much fun, especially if they are good. Teaching others to love music as much as I do is exciting.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceI was working with a student and discussing a specific topic in music. All of the sudden the student understood! It was a lightbulb moment. I love those moments.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use it to sponsor students to get private lessons as they are not offering my school.
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