Throughout my time at Kansas State University, I have been preparing to teach in the classroom. Therefore, it was my mission to learn as much about the content I would be teaching as I could. In music theory, I learned about the basic functions of music to the most complex. Each semester of theory culminates in a final composition project that applies all of the principles learned throughout the semester. Instrumentation and arranging is a course that teaches the capabilities of each instrument and how to write for them. Because of this course, I feel prepared to teach instrumentalists if I ever have the need to. I also have experience in each of the major classroom instruments because of tech classes I have taken. I am aware of the developmental needs of my students because of human development and educational psychology. Because of these courses, I know how to structure lessons to best suit their needs. In choir and choral conducting I performed and directed difficult repertoire and became in independent musician, capable of identifying and correcting my own mistakes. I believe that these are skills needed to be an effective performer and I believe that I can transfer these skills to my students. Above all, I learned how to be a good teacher and how to structure lessons in ways that would help students learn. I am aware of the different styles of learning and how to present material in ways that appeal to all learners. With all of these factors combined, I know that I have enough knowledge of music to be an effective educator.