- your overall impression/experience
- what the most valuable things you took away from it are
- what addition questions it raised for you or ideas it sparked
We'll spend part of our time Wednesday discussing this.
Write comments below!
(This should take 10-15 minutes.)
I liked the talk Peter Meyer gave us. He emphasized his struggle as a music student, which I think was relatable for all of us. He also discussed how he changed his career goals and that, although it was hard for him, it worked out in the end. I think this emphasis on adaptability as a musician and as a professional is very important. Although things may not work out the way you wanted them to, you should stay open to other opportunities.
ReplyDeleteIt was very interesting to hear his story about his life after DePauw. How so many things happened in such a short amount of time and a lot of them things he did not expect. The most valuable thing I took from it is that your future may not hold the things that you would expect or hope for it to. But that is no reason for you to get down on yourself or give up. He also addressed many issues that we face as music students so that was nice.
ReplyDeleteIt was really great to hear about his time at DePauw.It was really great to see how he had a positive perspective and it helps me to have more motivation to be better then what I am. He also hit a lot of points that most people don't talk about that we deal with as msuc students which was nice.
ReplyDeleteI loved how honest Peter was about his experience at DePauw and his career. It was good to see that the skills he had developed here over the years had prepared him for some unexpected changes in his life: from being a timpanist to a director of admissions. He shows how we should all embrace change and not be afraid to head down a different path if we're not satisfied. As Megan rightfully pointed out, all of us as musicians and as professionals should learn to be open-minded and adaptable.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite idea that Peter talked about is the importance of flexibility. This is something that cannot be over-emphasized, especially in the land of music. It is always helpful to see examples of this adaptation and open-mindedness. This can also be reflected in how important it is to try out new musical experiences. It was definitely very helpful to see someone struggle through the many aspects of music school and learn such important lessons.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed Peter's talk; however, I also found it very challenging. He asked us to really look at the effort we are putting into everything we do. Especially right now, at the end of the year when we are all exhausted, it is really easy to skirt over those things we make mistakes on. (Ignoring the parallel fifths, for example.) His talk really asked me to redouble my efforts, even now.
ReplyDeleteI think the most valuable thing that I took away from it was that my life may not follow the path I expect it to. At 17 or 18, when we all decide what we want to do, we see a clear path laid out in front of us that seems to point directly to the life with think we will have. What was both scary and good about his talk was that he asked us to face that fact that our life may not (and probably will not) follow that path. Likewise, his response to the question about whether he regretted all the time he had put into music despite the fact that he was not a working musician was intriguing and encouraging. The fact that he felt it had all paid off in the end despite his career changes makes it easier to put the work in now.
Peter's talk was very genuine and he had very good points. He embraced his journey and he seemed very content with where his life has taken him. It was very eye-opening to see that everything may not be a straight shot after college and it's okay. He's a testimony of how marketable one can be with the versatile education that DePauw caters to its students.
ReplyDeleteOverall I really enjoyed Peter Meyer's talk. I enjoyed listening to his experiences and struggles and how he managed to overcome the obstacles he faced. His talk on effort really connected with me because I am finding myself losing motivation at the end of the semester and just going through the motions. It made me think about how I need to refocus my efforts in school and finish the year strong.
ReplyDeleteThe most important lesson I took from Peter's lecture is that even though you may think you know what you want to do with your life, you may end up doing something else that you happen to enjoy. I like how Peter said that even though he isn't performing in an orchestra anymore, he can use his experience in music and practicing to help his work ethic and job. I actually find it exciting that I may not be doing what I think I will when I graduate.
I found Peters talk to be very insightful. He stressed on how hard work and working to the best of your ability are keys to success. This is always a difficult idea to grasp and sometimes difficult to apply, but he gave some great tips on how to start developing good work habits. He also talked about how having good connections is crucial. It is amazing how far Peter has made it, especially since he has only been out of college for three years. It just goes to show you that working hard and having the right connections can get you going places.
ReplyDeleteObviously, I also really enjoyed Peter's talk with us. He worked very hard to achieve his life's dream of joining orchestra, then discovered it wasn't what he was expecting in the end. He then jumped around from one successful career to another and it all worked out for him in the end. Although that is something nice to strive for I kind of doubt the capability of most of us achieving such accomplishments even if we follow his kind of mindset, he seems to have gotten very lucky with the opportunities.
ReplyDeleteOne part of peter's talk that really stood out to me was when he mentioned how the way we do our theory homework relates to how we conduct our lives and achieve tasks. I had never thought of it that way. He was able to use what he learned in music to apply it to a job not relating to orchestra performance. I also liked that he went over our ideas of where we see ourselves after college. Even though we may have a solid idea of where we would like to be, in reality, anything could happen.
ReplyDeleteOne of the things I really admired about Peter's talk was his adaptability and willingness to seize opportunities, even if they weren't what he originally saw himself doing. In a society that is changing so rapidly, I think this is an important skill for anyone to have and is absolutely necessary for anyone interested in pursuing a future in a musical field. I also appreciated how he stressed the importance of putting in work for the "little" things, like theory. I feel like so many people take music fundamentals for granted and don't want to bother with spending time mastering them.
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