Well its a wrap!
I felt like I accomplished a lot in my 6 weeks of learning saxophone. I went from just learning on the mouthpiece to being able to play Careless Whisper on stage in front of a bunch of people (sort of). This project was unlike anything I have ever done for a school assignment. Sometimes I didn't even consider it an assignment because I just enjoyed playing and practicing the saxophone.
Looking back, I can say I am happy with the topic I chose. Not everyone can say that. It was easy enough to make significant progress in six weeks, but it was also complex enough that I wouln't get bored in my time learning it. Also I am a musical person, so picking an area where I can expand my musical abilities was a great idea. My mom teaches kids how to play instruments for her job, so when I first stared out she gave me the basics about how to hold and play the instrument. Without her it would've taken much longer for me to get started. Shout out to my mom, you the real MVP.
I thought my Ted Talk went pretty well. I didn't have any major gaffes or mess ups. The technology didn't play the videos, but they weren't essential to my presentation so I was able to move along. I thought my playing was decent as well, It wasn't obviously as good as I practiced, but I carried through the piece. After the performance it seemed like everyone like it! I'm still la beginner, so I did my best.
Overall this was one of my favorite projects I have done in school. I had a great time, and I also enjoyed hearing everyone else's own journey through their projects.
See you all later.
- Joel