Piano for Non-Majors class take note of music styles

   Trying to get photos for my Feature Photography assignment was interesting, yet difficult. Most of the classes that were exciting conflicted with my school schedule. I had to choose between three different classes, two of which nothing was intriguing enough to shoot.

   The chosen class was Piano for Non-Majors, instructed by Allison Ringold. The class meets Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m in the Center for Fine Performing Arts.

   When asked about the class, Allison stated she “loves teaching the class and gets excited when the students do great."

Owens Community College student Zachory Scott, front left, practices 12 bar blues in  Piano for Non-Majors.
12 bar blues is among the many styles the class is learning this semester. (PHO 245/Ashley Bowers)

    The students were learning 12 bar blues, which is a music style. Allison noted the lesson was “very enjoyable”. 

   I took photos that would capture someone’s eye. From watching them learning to play piano, I felt this was challenging.

   Trying to find something that’s part of my music beat is difficult because the lighting was bright and I had to wait for the right moment. There were times when no one was playing and students were paying attention to Allison. The most challenging thing about shooting my feature assignment was to photograph students at the correct angle so the sun wasn’t blinding.

    I am coming out of my shell when photographing students.