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Rachel Merton Music

Australian Composer, Arranger, Music Teacher

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    What do musicians and music makers do?

    This week I was explaining to my students the meaning of expression. Why do we have to feel the music? How do we show it and what is the purpose? This can be one of the trickiest things to teach students especially in junior and middle college school years, where they have a grasp of the idea but are still developing the emotional maturity to fully embrace it. It led to the discussion of what do musicians and music creators do? A car mechanic fixes your car. And accountant counts your finances, a doctor helps heal your sickness. Most professions are straight forward. But what do musicians do? Why do people pay money to attend concerts? My student’s responses were: “To listen to music; to wat