I remember when I was in third grade and was tested for gifted. I did not make the grade for the gifted program and I was devastated. My mother told me that I was gifted and that everyone has a gift but it might not be measured in a test. If a child is having trouble in a traditional subject, often times he or she can go to music class and excel there. If a child can be encouraged in my classroom, he or she might regain motivation to try harder in the traditional subject areas.
Music can be such an outlet for people to relax or to be in touch with the soul.
It satisfies me and I hope to share that in my classroom.