Esperanza Salgado

What happens if you do not like you who you are studying with? What should you do or say to your not-so-favorite music teacher? As a teacher myself, I can usually tell when a student and I are having a difficulty meshing. Genuinely, I get my feelings hurt for half a second and remember I cannot be a good fit for everyone. I would rather them be honest with themselves and find someone who brings out the best in them. Ultimately, my goal for a student is to have fun and enjoy music and find...

I have always been extra about rehearsals-- in part, because I'm an AuDHDer but mostly because I have learned that rehearsals go much more smoothly when I come prepared. While I am not carrying a music store in my bag, I do have a dedicated rehearsal bag that helps me stay organized, cozy, and ready to work. Some of these items are obvious to the avid rehearser but some are things I learned to carry after being personally victimized by an inconvenient rehearsal situation. The exact supplies...

Before university, I never went to a concert— well except that one time when I was in high school. I went to see, at the time, my one true love, Prince Royce. Other than that, I was pretty much not a fan of concerts(come to find out, it has to do with my sensory sensitivities!) I actually never planned on attending any of them until my music 101 class required us to attend a concert from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. I was like fine so be it. It’s cool. My professor briefed the class on...