Julie Lindsay - Teachers Make a Difference - Vic Connor

The speaker reflects on their music education journey, starting in high school with an initial teacher who didn't meet their needs. They found inspiration in Vic Connor, a jazz musician who taught them piano and improvisation, significantly influencing their career path. This led to university studies in music and a brief professional musician career before transitioning to teaching. Despite not actively playing music now, the influence of Vic Connor remains significant.

What instrument did the narrator initially start learning?

• Violin

• Guitar

• Electronic organ

• Piano

What was unique about Vic Connor's teaching method?

• He only used textbooks.

• He never played any instruments.

• He taught by playing music during lessons.

• He focused solely on theory.

What genre of music did Vic Connor specialize in?

• Pop

• Jazz

• Rock

• Classical

How did learning from Vic Connor influence the narrator's career?

• He pursued a career in jazz music.

• He became a rock star.

• He became a classical musician.

• He decided to quit music.

What did the narrator eventually become after his music studies?

• A chef

• A scientist

• A music teacher

• A professional athlete