Helping 2013

Who did i interview: Rachel Hernandez
What day and time: 4/27 at 12:45pm

(1) What ideas do you have for your senior project and why?

• I am planning to do my senior project based around deaf culture.  I chose this because i plan to pursue this as a career and will use the senior project as a head start.  I also chose this because my sister is deaf.
• Since she only gave me one topic idea, i just told her that if deaf culture is something you know you can present 2hrs on, finish a science project, and be able to obtain independent components and service learning, than this would be a great topic.

(2) What do you plan to do to complete the 10 hours of service learning (working with an expert) which is due prior to senior year starting?  Note: They also have to complete the 50 hours during the school year.

• My cousin is an interpreter for deaf people, so i will ask to follow her around and get a better understanding on what deaf interpreters go through during their job.  
• I told her that it was great that you had a family member that had a career in your senior topic.  This will make obtaining service learning very easy for you.

(3) What do you hope to see or expect to see when watching the class of 2012 present their two hour presentations?

• I don't really know what to expect.  I just hope that the senior presentations that i will be put in will be fun and entertaining, if not engaging. 
• I told the junior that she should avoid texting and talking to her friends at all times.  Focus on the presentation and make sure you do not disturb the presenter because they will be very nervous.

(4) What questions do they have about senior project?  What additional recommendations would you give the 2013 student about senior project?  Be specific and note what you told them.

• Unfortunantely i do not any more questions about the senior project, I've just heard that it is quite challenging but it will be worth it in college.  I will worry about this senior project once it comes.  
• I told her that she already planned out her service learning and independent components is a great thing so that she won't have to worry about obtaining those later.  I also told her not to procrastinate on the science fair project because that was the component that killed me by staying up all night. 

Fourth Interview Questions

1) How do dynamics work in a piano composition?
2) Where does harmony come into play in a piano composition?
3) Where does melody come into play in a piano composition?
4) During a performance, is it wise to have accompaniment instruments?
5) What is the biggest piano performance you have ever done?
6) How long have you been playing the piano?
7) Have you ever played in a different country?
8) What type of music do you like to play the most?
9) What type of music do you like to play the least?
10) Was the piano your first instrument?
11) Would you reccommend having a lot of body movement during a performance?
12) How can you make yourself appealing to the audience?
13) Where should the piano be located during the performance?
14) How much practice should one have before a performance?
15) What type of activities would you give to people trying to learn the piano?
16) Do you prefer to play up tempo or slower songs?
17) Do you enjoy playing as an accompinament instrument?
18) Does having a succesful piano performance necessarily mean you're the only one performing?
19) Do you watch over videos of older performances to see what you did wrong?
20) What do you do when you make a mistake during the performance?

Third Interview Questions

1) How many years of piano playing experience should one have to start performing at an advanced level?
2) How often do you think a pianist should practice each week before a performance?
3) For how long should a pianist practice straight without taking a break?
4) How long should a piano performance usually take?
5) What is the right age for a pianist to start performing?
6) What type of genres of music should be played during a piano performance?
7) What are the best venues for a pianist to play in?
8) What type of instruments can accompany the piano well during a performance?
9) How should the playlist of compositions be arranged for the performance?
10) What type of piano is suitable for a large audience?

interview check

1) I am interviewing my piano teacher Sally Griffin.  I have decided to interview her because she has been the main reason why i have excelled so far with my piano skills.  She also has around 40 years of experience with piano, studied many genres of music, and has many connections to help me with my project.

2)Additional questions:
     A)What style of music do you enjoy playing/studying?
     B)At what age is it best to start learning piano?
     C)What types of activities would you give students to do?