Julie Lindsay  - Teachers Make a Difference - Vic Connor

Julie Lindsay - Teachers Make a Difference - Vic Connor

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Social Studies, Performing Arts

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The speaker reflects on their music education journey, starting in high school with an initial teacher who didn't meet their needs. They found inspiration in Vic Connor, a jazz musician who taught them piano and improvisation, significantly influencing their career path. This led to university studies in music and a brief professional musician career before transitioning to teaching. Despite not actively playing music now, the influence of Vic Connor remains significant.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What instrument did the narrator initially start learning?

Violin

Guitar

Electronic organ

Piano

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about Vic Connor's teaching method?

He only used textbooks.

He never played any instruments.

He taught by playing music during lessons.

He focused solely on theory.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What genre of music did Vic Connor specialize in?

Pop

Jazz

Rock

Classical

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did learning from Vic Connor influence the narrator's career?

He pursued a career in jazz music.

He became a rock star.

He became a classical musician.

He decided to quit music.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator eventually become after his music studies?

A chef

A scientist

A music teacher

A professional athlete