My flute students were so great in their chamber concert tonight. They made music, and it brought (more) tears to my eyes.
I'm the first to admit that sometimes teaching feels futile, but tonight made me realize how much my students are improving; this is not due to me, but because of their hard work despite the many 'artistic moments' throughout the year.
So while I think that it's nothing to take personally, I still felt an inkling of pride. They are becoming artists, and at the very least, I'm here to see it.
