In my teaching, I hope to build a strong foundation on which my students can continue their musical endeavors throughout their lives. As a music educator, I will aspire to foster a strong love and appreciation of music within my students from a young age. By maintaining clear procedures and expectations, I intend to instill an intrinsic motivation within my students to create high standards and goals for themselves. I plan to keep my students engaged by challenging their musical abilities while also teaching to the zone of proximal development in the classroom. In forming my own philosophy, I look back to the outstanding teachers who have inspired me and I hope to do the same for my students. I want to show my students I care about them as a whole person and their musical development along with motivating them to be hard workers in all aspects of life.