"Underserved Privileges"

The term underserved privilieges has been mentioned for several months and I've been able to reflect on these words more than ever. I've heard this term growing up and even as a business owner. Yet today I pondered on these words and the past opportunities presented, especially as a solo-prepriotore. It's very humbling.

Over the 15 plus years of teaching through the studio, I've been blessed to "step" on the grounds of our local Air Force Base to play for an awards event, accompany for Missoula's Children's Theater and teaching lessons on the Base. I would have never dreamed of being there. Thanks McConnell. I may not be teaching lessons or performing there as I use to based on our schedules, yet so grateful when McConnell asks me to.

At the local Parks and Rec, I've been able to do piano classes, doing music and theater camps and performances beyond anything I could ever ask, believe or think. The opportunities are memorable. Thanks Lynette Woodard. I haven't been able to do classes as it doesn't work in both of our schedules, yet we are currently working on some new ideas.

Playing piano at the local Botanical Gardens for the Business Leadership Event and their Christmas Event: Illuminations. If you've never been check it out. Thanks Botanica. I haven't been able to perform at Botanica for several years, yet hoping I can soon.

When I clock in at the school as an accompanist, I always feel so humbled and honored to serve, especially at Brooks Middle School. Yet when I'm in other schools I feel overwhelmed in the best way. The teacher I've worked for over 7 years trust me to help the students, where he and the rest of the staff treat me like a teacher.

Summer Music Theater Camps provide opportunities for those interested in obtaining stage experience. Each camp is filled with chances for those who participate to gain confidence being in front of audiience, developing lasting friendships and creativity. Each camp is diverse, yet the goals remain the same.

I may not get to do a lot of these things like in the past, yet I still feel so blessed. Why? Because God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit open up doors that are beyond anything I could ever ponder.

The students and studio events take my imagination to new levels. Teaching in-person or online students are very humbling. I feel like I'm blessed to serve musicians and actors in the last 15 years. I never know what to expect or what I'll learn from my students. I love the moments when the "lightbulb" goes on and a student catches onto a subject so well. Makes my heart filled with joy. I'm not the best teacher, yet I try.

I'm excited to see what this year will bring as "undeserved privileges" that I don't deserve. Thank You, Lord for blessing me even when I can't see it.

What has occurred through your business that still reflect upon and know you didn't deserve it? Would like to know. Thanks for your support. Blessings.