- Aadya Jaswal
Teaching young children has helped me not only understand myself but be more understanding with myself as a result. Every child learns in a different manner, and spending time listening to my students, trying out different approaches, and figuring out what works best for them has allowed me to discover the different ways I engage and experiment with my music. Teaching has also taught me the importance of letting go and trusting the process with which a child learns and absorbs. It has forced me to trust my own processes more - whether it is with a composition I can’t figure out, or with a performance I was unhappy with. Moreover, having to explain vocal/piano technique to children has helped me get a deeper understanding of my own voice and body — I am more aware of how I play and sing; having to simplify and explain concepts has not only helped me articulate myself better but interact more confidently with my audience during a performance. Teaching has become another medium to explore my music through - it allows me to step out of myself and reexamine my music with fresh eyes.
~Aadya Jaswal
The above blog's written by Aadya Jaswal who grew up learning music at One World and has come into her own as a fine independent artist winning accolades all around while being grounded with her musicianship as she mentors students at her alma mater. So so proud of the wonderful musician she has become.