Music ePortfolio: Syd Ryan

Music has been an integral part of my life since the beginning. My path in music has taught me important life lessons and skills, some as small as active listening, to understanding empathy through reflection in music, to leading and being the face of choral programs that allowed me to gain important leadership skills. Music has opened doors for me to become a well-rounded person. In the same way that music has let me explore the world, I, in turn, aspire to dedicate time in exploring music. In my time at High Point, I would like to become a better, well-rounded musician, understanding how music works, not only in composition, but to explore it at the creation of sound frequencies, and on that foundation, and build my knowledge to better appreciate, interpret, and create music myself. It is my goal to achieve a career in music therapy, which in itself is tangible, scientific proof on how music can affect a person and influence their view on life and it's obstacles. I hope that in studying music in every aspect, I will be able to fully understand how to create the connection between one's being to music, and through such connection, help people.