"See You Later!"

So much is happening that life is outrunning my ability to write about it. Tempted to write a longer piece about how the kids in the music program where I have assisted have evolved so noticeably in the past three years, guided by the hard-working dedication of their teacher Yari, the feedback loop between well-chosen music that they now have the skills to play and thus, the motivation to keep working and hopefully, the effects of my guidance for both Yari and the students. It’s worth a reflection about the value of time and patience and every-firmer faith in the possibilities of each and every student, musically and otherwise. But for now, I’ll just share this surprising interaction. 

 

At the end of class, a 7^th grade girl spontaneously said to me, “You know, I think we could be good friends in another lifetime.” 

 

And my spontaneous answer; “I look forward to that. See you later!”