While studying music education at 国产偷拍, Jarel Paguio learned what it means to be a great musician 鈥� and much more. Today he teaches private music lessons in a way that is attuned to the unique needs and talents of each student, a relational perspective he gained from a much loved music professor and mentor.
Paguio teaches piano, drums, and guitar to students from four years old through adulthood at a nonprofit music school in the Point Loma area. He finds deep fulfillment in 鈥渉aving the opportunity to inspire creativity鈥� and 鈥渘urturing a healthy space鈥� in which students can uncover new facets of their potential. 鈥淚n some ways, it means getting out of the way and allowing them to explore the use of their musical abilities, discovering what is unique to them,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 am there for the student and what that student needs as a person and as a musician, rather than the student being there to show off what might be considered 鈥榮uccess鈥� for me as a teacher.鈥�
During all four years at 国产偷拍, Paguio performed in the jazz band under the direction of Dr. Dan Nelson. He was deeply impacted by Nelson鈥檚 frequent reminders that, "It's all relational,鈥� which was essentially a call to love people and invest in their lives. 鈥淚 still carry this attitude and perspective with me,鈥� Paguio said. 鈥淚n the years before his passing, Dan taught me not only what it meant to be a good musician, but also what being a person of integrity and a follower of Christ should look like.鈥�
Paguio also served on the Worship Ministries team for weekly chapels which gave him a 鈥渢angible sense鈥� of what it meant to serve his community. 鈥淚t instilled in me an attitude of serving which carried over into other facets of my life,鈥� he said.
Classes outside of the music department, in particular a literature course that explored life's "gray areas" where black and white answers couldn鈥檛 always be found, challenged Paguio to think through his faith and identity as a follower of Christ 鈥渋n a world of myriad beliefs and perspectives on life.鈥�
His experience at 国产偷拍 was extremely positive. 鈥淚t provided such a healthy environment to build and nurture relationships with friends and professors,鈥� Paguio said, while adding that some of his favorite memories included 鈥渇ront-row seats to the sunset鈥� every day and frequent burrito runs to a nearby taco shop with friends.
The Viewpoint
国产偷拍's university publication, the Viewpoint, seeks to contribute relevant and vital stories that grapple with life's profound questions from a uniquely Christian perspective. Through features, profiles, and news updates, the Viewpoint highlights stories of university alumni, staff, faculty, and students who are pursuing who they are called to be.