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My strengths and weaknesses in playing music

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My strengths and weaknesses in playing music

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My strengths and weaknesses in ,music are that i can play multiple instruments at a base level at the least allowing me to be versatile in what I do in challenges. I also can read sheet music which allows me to understand the other parts of what I am playing and help others in what they are doing.

My weaknesses in music are that I can only play one of the instruments at a very low level so I cannot do things that are too complicated which makes me have to play easier pieces that do not always match up to the overall flow of an ensemble.

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I am interested in the arts of music drama and dance. this is because I enjoy listening to music and enjoy watching music that matches up with it. I am particularly interested in music because I have been playing piano since I was quite young and started learning drums recently in October also. I am interested in careers in music as it is something I enjoy very much and I feel it would have a large impact on many people's lives. I also believe that it is an expanding industry as there are many startups that were not available to many that are more available now.

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What art form are you interested in/do you like?

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What art form are you interested in/do you like?

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I am interested in jazz rock and pop music. Recently I have moved on to listening to  a semi bossa nova artist who produces quite good music. As the drum beats used in their music is quite similar to the Ray Charles beat I believe listening to this will help me develop the piece of music to a point that I am happy with.

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Do you have any ideas for possible challenges you could set yourself?

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Do you have any ideas for possible challenges you could set yourself?

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Possible challenges I could set myself are figuring out how to play while keeping time while a musician is doing an improvisational section. Another challenge is possibly keeping time as that is something I can keep in time and keep the others in time because when playing the piano I often struggle with different rhythms time signatures and tempos. I could also learn how to incorporate the different symbols and toms into the piece as currently I am only able to use the hi-hat snare and bass drum effectively this may include the ride symbol and the crash symbol as they seem like something I could work on whereas the other drums would be more difficult to incorporate into the piece as I have had no prior experimentation with them and have not come across them in my lesson yet.

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My challenge will be to play in a band and we will be playing the song hit the road jack by Ray Charles. Challenges this may arise with are that I have never played drums in an ensemble this means that I will have difficulties in keeping time within the piece as drums are the loudest instrument in the ensemble the piece we have chosen for the drums is also a bit rudimentary and so i will have to add embellishments and changes to make the part more significant.

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Why have you chosen this as your arts challenge?

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Why have you chosen this as your arts challenge?

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I have chosen this as my arts challenge because it allows me to figure out how to work effectively with other musicians and people my age. this would allow me to effectively work with them later when or if it is necessary for the GCSE examinations. This will also help me build relations with other musicians and will allow for more collaboration in future for more ambitious pieces and projects.

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What will the outcome of your challenge be?

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What will the outcome of your challenge be?

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the outcome of my challenge will be to perform a successful ensemble piece with multiple other people. the music should sound cohesive and should be harmonious.

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What steps will you have to take to achieve your challenge?

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What steps will you have to take to achieve your challenge?

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we will have to find time to practice outside of lesson and also have to put the guitar notes into tab so that our guitarist can read them. we will also have to teach my firend how to play yhe baseline and how to play the harder parts of the piece. we are also running out of time and need to hurry up.

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Who or what will you need to help you and how will you arrange this?

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Who or what will you need to help you and how will you arrange this?

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we will need to practice more during school hours and probably use our break and lunch times because we need to start rehearsing more frequently. to do this i will ask mr lau if we can have the practice room for at least 1 or two days during break and lunch times.

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What targets will you set to achieve throughout your challenge, and how will you show you are working towards them?

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What targets will you set to achieve throughout your challenge, and how will you show you are working towards them?

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the targets i will set are:
teach jeremy the baseline and harder pieces of the piano part of the piece
translate aryans sheet music into tab for him to read and try and make an improvisation section for pierre.
figure out how to play all the drum rhythms and fills for my section of the piece
to achieve these will will try to post a section of aryans translated sheet music.

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How will you collect feedback about your arts challenge?

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How will you collect feedback about your arts challenge?

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to collect feedback about our challenge we will have mr lau view our piece and assess based on how well we play our individual parts and how well we play as a whole.

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action plan
step 1: teach jeremy what he is playing and see how we can change it to make it easier for him.
step 2: translate aryans guitar piece into tab
step 3: add a section of the music for pierre to improvise in.
step 4: practice so that we can play more smoothly.

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How are your skills developing?
my skills are developing well because my drumming is improving due to me having to practice well. this is evidenced by  the fact that i am now ale to play many more pieces such as sitting at the dock of the bay by otis reding as well as many more songs.

Is anything going particularly well?
we were able to teach one of their people play the baseline of the piano and play a little and a little bit of the melody as well

Is there anything you find challenging?
I find challenging playing all the notes in time and figuring put how to play notes ad rhythms i have not come across before on the drums

Do you need to adjust your action plan?
yes i think i need tp adjust the action plan to figuring out how to translate the guitar piece and changing the drums to something easier so that i can play the piece more accurately.

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How are your skills developing?
my skills are developing because i can now play the crash drum in time and accurately with all the fills that were incorporated into the sheet music. I am also now attempting to incorporate more drums into the piece to try and make it sound more full over all.

Is anything going particularly well?
yes we are now able to all play in time and have sorted out the guitar tab and violin issues. there are also more clearly grouped sections of the piece accented and separated by fills on the drums.

Is there anything you find challenging?
yes sometimes when playing we cannot hear the violin and as such cannot hear when they are finished playing or if they continue. as well as this the piece sometimes drags on as there is an improvisation section near the end so it is hard to judge when to end the piece

Do you need to adjust your action plan?
yes we now need to work on timing the sections of the piece so that we know when it ends begins and when each section ends and begins. I also have to find a good use of some of the other drums so that I want to use.

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How are your skills developing?
my skills have developed because I have now figured out how to time my symbols better and when to use fills. I am also now able to queue people in with different symbols and am more consistent with what I am doing.
Is anything going particularly well?
yes, our timing is much more cohesive now and we are able to sound better as a unit. this is because we were able to tune all of the instruments to the piano instead of their actual tunings as the piano was not in tune. We also were able to find a cohesive end t our piece as before this we struggled with this so the end would keep going on and on.
Is there anything you find challenging?
Do you need to adjust your action plan?
Yes as we have added a singer and have realized that the baseline of the piano should not run through the whole song because some parts of it sound better without it.

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yes i believe we did achieve our challenge as we produced a good sounding piece and were able to work well as a unit to achieve this.

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Did you have to change your action plan or your challenge in any way? If so, what changed and why?

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Did you have to change your action plan or your challenge in any way? If so, what changed and why?

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yes, I had to change my action plan quite a few times as we kept making new discoveries and adding new layers to our song. this includes adding a singer symbols violin and more. in the beginning, I thought I would need to change the drums however I did not have to change the drums to something easier than what was stated as I was able to figure it out with my growing experience. We also had to translate the guitar notes into tab from what was written on the original sheet music. This at first seemed an insurmountable challenge but soon shrunk to a mound that we were able to easily conquer. Another challenge that made us need to change the action plan was one of our pianists. He started out not knowing anything about the piece but was able to learn his role quickly. he also learned how to put a little swing on the baseline which aloud the piece to feel less rigid and more appropriate to what we were trying to emulate.

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for the ensemble work I played drums for our ensemble. this entailed keeping time in the piece. making sure the other musicians were cued. The drums in the piece along with the baseline acted as a driving force in the song which allowed for more complicated arrangements in the improvisation section and also allowed for the baseline to be less prevalent as our pianist at the time wasn't as experienced as some of the rest of our group.

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It was a truly remarkable experience, in which every element, including the drums and timing, fell into place, featuring the timeless classic "Hit the Road Jack." The tight and infectious rhythm we created immediately captivated our listeners was an enormous source of satisfaction for me as the drummer. Timing was a key contributor to bringing the ensemble together and creating a sense of cohesion. This solid backdrop was provided by the drums, which provided a steady foundation for the other instruments to build upon. In order to keep the audience's attention, I ensured smooth transitions between sections by paying careful attention to timing. Vibrant and spirited elements were injected into the music through energetic drum fills and tasteful embellishments. Our ensemble piece's resounding success was largely attributed to flawless drum execution and unwavering attention to timing. All who experienced it were left with a lasting impression.

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something more challenging was that when we kept adding more layers I had to try and make the drum quieter this was so very hard for me at the time because I was very new to drumming. this has since become easier as I now have much more experience. something else I found quite difficult was following the drum tab and trying to learn the piece by ear as well. A skill I hadn't learned playing piano.

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What have you learnt from doing your arts challenge?

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What have you learnt from doing your arts challenge?

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I have learnt that working in an ensemble is very difficult but is also rewarding. seeing the music come together as we practiced was very motivating and helped continue the piece even through difficult parts.

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What would you do differently another time?

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What would you do differently another time?

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next time I think I would be more adamant about translating the sheet music quickly as we wasted a lot of time at the beginning doing that. I think that next time I would also right down what I was going to play and have a more structured piece as we had to go off what everyone was feeling and didn't really have any structure until the end.

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What did you think about the feedback you received from others?

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What did you think about the feedback you received from others?

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others have said that we had problems bringing the parts of the piece together however we were able to do it in the end as we found out the correct timings for everyone. I believe that the feedback I received was adequate and properly reflected the work we did. the reviewer also stated that we could have improved the arrangement we were using as our secondary pianist Jeremy and our guitarist Aryan.

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art forms involved were music drama and art. This was because they had to make a background and sets which involved painting and sculpting carts and cake for the Bruce bogtrotter scene.

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What event did you attend? When did it take place? Describe the arts event.

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What event did you attend? When did it take place? Describe the arts event.

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I attended a showing of Matilda jr at my school. the play was put on by the year 9 music team and took place on the 7th and 8th of December the event showed the classic story of Matilda by Roald Dahl in a visual form that was easy to understand and fun to watch.

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the context of the event was that it was a play. Taking place at our school featuring students and lead by students as a leadership opportunity.

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Was there anything unexpected about what you saw/experienced?

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Was there anything unexpected about what you saw/experienced?

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yes the performance out on was quite good especially the lighting and sound as it was old equipment that had not been used before at the school. there was also a spotlight that was used very well and helped the play focus on the people.

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I thought the acting of the main and side characters was really good. it portrayed the show well and followed the theme of the night well. there were additional roles in the play also which added a nice bonus side story and helped to understand the ending as it all tied together for younger viewers

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Was there anything about the arts event you didn’t like? Why?

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Was there anything about the arts event you didn’t like? Why?

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yes during the play the mics of the actors kept rubbing against their costumes which caused very loud noises and distracted from the play.

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What was the creative impact of the event?

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What was the creative impact of the event?

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the event impacted me and influenced me to learn a new piano piece and try to create my own piece. this is because a lot of the play was made by our school and showed how people could be creative and still have their ideas work very well.

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How will you share your review with other people, and how will you evidence this?

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How will you share your review with other people, and how will you evidence this?

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I will share my review by sending them my padlet and showing them in person. to get evidence of this I will show screenshots of me sending the the padlet link and I will take photos of me sharing it in person

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Did the event develop your knowledge and understanding of the art form?

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Did the event develop your knowledge and understanding of the art form?

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yes it did we were given a good insight on to what it takes to produce a show of this size. the event improved our understanding because it allowed us to see what the people did on the day of the showcase. this helped me because it allows me to know what to expect for my showcase on the day of.

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What kind of places might they work or perform in?

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What kind of places might they work or perform in?

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these types of jobs may be done in theatres cinemas or operatic performances.

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How did you find out about future education and career pathways in the arts?

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How did you find out about future education and career pathways in the arts?

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I found out about future careers in the arts by my friend and colleague Saesha Suresh who found out about it through her club called stage coach saesha told me that in order to pursue a career in the performing arts you must gain as much experience through different oppurtunities.

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What did you do to get involved with arts practitioners and arts organisations?

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What did you do to get involved with arts practitioners and arts organisations?

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to get into contact with my arts practitioner I sent email to various companies who work in the performing arts however many of them did not respond. to make sure I found a suitable arts practitioner I looked within my school to find someone I could meet in person. this is when I came across saesha suresh.

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What did you learn about practitioners' career development and work?

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What did you learn about practitioners' career development and work?

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Saesha Suresh is a young practitioner and has still completed up to 7-8 shows and has upcoming shows scheduled in the west end. she is working on setting up her acting portfolio in order to gain more practical experience. She is actively auditioning for new roles.

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Did you find other opportunities within your art form?

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Did you find other opportunities within your art form?

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yes I found opportunities to play instruments in showcases. this means that i am able to showcase my art form and have found careers such as music technician and composer.

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How has what you found out had an influence on you?

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How has what you found out had an influence on you?

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it has had an influence on me because it allowed me to find more options for my future careers. gave me more hope for the future as there are many more options for things that i can do.

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What did you do to get involved with arts practitioners and arts organizations?

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What did you do to get involved with arts practitioners and arts organizations?

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to get into contact with my arts practitioner I scheduled a time with him during the school day when we could meet and I could interview him.

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How did you find out about future education and career pathways in the arts?

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How did you find out about future education and career pathways in the arts?

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I found out about different careers in the arts through my teachers and research. I was told that there are many careers in music such as technician, DJ, manager, and producer. I also attended a course over various amount of months to try and experience what it would be like to be a music technician. this club took place after school on Thursdays and it allowed me a greater depth into the world of music production and helped me make beats using loops and through my own means. in this club, I learned how to make music for advertisements and clips of movies and also learned how to make different styles of music such as rap (mainly hip hop, drill, and trap) as well as music such as lo-fi. we learned about how technicians may use different speakers and headphones to the casual listener whose headphones are built to enhance the sound of the audio being played and how producer headphones contrast this because they are meant to show the music as exactly what it is so you are not blindsided when it is played on the radio and sounds different to what you produced in the studio.
there are also other careers you can take in music such as choreographers and vocalists musicians and conductors.

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What evidence do you have to show what you did?

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What evidence do you have to show what you did?

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this is one of the beats i made at the music tech club intended for a young local rapper to try and rap over. the track is a drill beat that was inspired by the young rappers flow and style. their name is RV and they one a slough council music competition.

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What did you learn about practitioners career development and work?

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What did you learn about practitioners career development and work?

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Mr clements told me about many different careers that he hads pursued in the arts and they include :

teaching; mr clements teaches drums to a multitude of students every friday at my school

working; he also worked in many rehearsal rooms and workshops where he was paid to be an on site drummer. touring; where he worked with a band full time to be a stand in drummer and roadie

gigging; where he played one time gigs for different bands and people.

He also told me about different festivals and venues across europe such as Glastonbur  and how he got the jobs by working with musicians he met at rehearsal studios meeting musicians from working in in a rehearsal studio

He also told me about different places he has worked on as an artist such as cruise ships. Doing jobs like teaching and playing in lounges. He told me about how it is a stable income but there are also hardships such as being at sea for long periods of time. Some other cons of being a musician are regality of work. However this allows for a  freer schedule and they are self employeds so they have to find gigs and such on their own

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Describe the kind of people or careers involved in these art forms.

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Describe the kind of people or careers involved in these art forms.

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there are lots of different careers in the music industry some that are very visible such as music artists ad producers whereas some are less visible. these jobs can include music technicians who maintain instruments. Teachers who allow the next generation to learn instruments and roadies who help move gear at tours and who help make sure everything is where it needs to be. all these different jobs are what allow the world of music to function smoothly and help many people have jobs every day.

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Did you find other opportunities within your art form?

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Did you find other opportunities within your art form?

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yes, I found showcases and other avenues to perform at such as parties. during which i have commonly played drums as part of an ensemble or band however i also completed a piano performance where i played in front of a large crowd in uxbridge.

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How has what you found out had an influence on you

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How has what you found out had an influence on you

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It has made an impact on me because it showed me different forms of the arts that I was not used to. This broadened my horizons on careers in the arts and helped me come up with new career paths to explore it also showed me that there is hope for a career in the arts in the future and it allows me to have motivation to keep practicing. As well as this it showed me how to make people happy through music.

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How will you share your review with other people, and how will you evidence this? (Eg photos, video, feedback from others)

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How will you share your review with other people, and how will you evidence this? (Eg photos, video, feedback from others)

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I will text them a link to the review so that they can see and get feedback from them.