Blog #24: Independent Component 2

Literal
(a) Statement saying: “I, Max Torres, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.”

(b) Explanation of what you completed. For my Independent Component 2 I decided I would do something that isn't musical about guitar. I went looking for a repairshop where I could do service learning. I was able to take in my own guitar and fix it up. That includint removing any piecesand replacing and filing. This I what I did for my independent component. Guitar after guitar.

Interpretive

Defend your work and explain how the significant parts of your component and how it demonstrates 30 hours of work.

Knowing how to fix your guitar comes in handy to any musician. Whether it be from just the basics like restringing or more advanced like maybe fixing a broken neck. Having this experience taught me things baout guitars I never knew before.

It takes a lot of work to be able to fix a guitar. Each guitar took me a good few hours, only because I wasn't that good. I worked at a slower place than my instructor because he could estimate closer to the measurements than I could making me take my time.

Applied

How did it help you answer your EQ? Be specific and use examples.

One of my answers to my EQ was that proper maintenance is one of the best ways to ecome an acconplished gutar player. It ties directly into my EQ. I learned proper guitar repair which can then benefit me later on.

 

Blog #16: Independent Component 2 Plan Approval

CONTENT:

 (1) Write a description of what you plan on doing for your independent study component.

• I will be repairing guitars at the Sam Ash guitar department. I'm going to take old or broken guitars and fix them up.

(2) Describe in detail how you think your plan will meet the 30 hours work requirement.

• Guitar repair can take time and I will be repairing more than just one guitar.

(3) How does your independent study component relate to your EQ?   

• My EQ relates to my Independent Component because to be an accomplished guitar player you have to know how to fix your own guitar to save time and money.

Blog #15- Independent Component 1

I did not do a calendar but have a time log with the signature of my choir leader each day.

Literal
(a) Statement saying: "I Max Torres have completed my Independent Component which consisted of playing within my church choir, ad I have completed the assigned 30 hours."
(b) All I did was go to the choir practices and being there to okay every mass which took lots of time and ven patience because 10am to 3pm is a long time.

Interpretive
Being in a choir is not easy, I got my hours by working non stop every time I have allotted for each day. If were not carrying equipment or setting up which takes a short period of time I was either playing during a mass or I was in practice with the choir I am in possibly practicing for an upcoming event or to learn new songs.


Applied
My independent component has allowed me to further answer my EQ by proving my first answer to be correct. My first answer was that playing along with other musicians will allow you to further become an accomplished guitar player, and it's true. I had to play along with a bass, a piano, other guitars. There has been a few times in which I needed to play along with an accordion player and even a flute. All these different experiences allow you to better master your talent because it allows you to feel comfortable with other people and playing styles. All of this furthers your knowledge in music whether it be playing styles, music genre, etc.

Blog #7- Independent Component 1 Plan Approval Independent Component

(1) For my independent study component I plan on playing in my church choir every weekend and during the week in order to complete my 30 hours.
(2)The independent component would be done quite quickly. Every Sunday I will get at church early at 10am then practice until 11:40 with the choir then play a mass from 12:15pm to 1:20pm then play another mass from 1:45pm to 3pm. I will do this every Sunday. In addition to that on Wednesday's I will play at a youth group from 7 to 8.
(3) My independent study component ties into my EQ because in order to become an accomplished guitar player you need constant practice and learn to play along other instruments and with other people as well as on your own. It is good to be versatile when  your goal is to become an accomplished guitar player.