Sky Fuller

March 8, 2019
McFadden
Product Reflection
After choosing my topic of the importance of fine arts education funding in primary school, it was
hard for me to choose what I needed to do for my product. But, I realized if I wanted to make an actual
change I had to go to the source, the government. Most school boards do not even respect children enough
to listen to their ideas, but I had to give it a shot anyways. So, I decided I would make a presentation to
the school board on why they should allocate more money to arts programs in Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Schools. I knew that would not be enough so I wanted to create something that could actually be used and
valued, so I decided to make a music book.
The focus of my essay was to show how fine arts education should be funding because of how it
helps to enhance learning for children. Music and songs are easier to remember, allowing them to learn
knowledge in a fun way. My music book consists of songs from five different subjects: math, geography,
history, science, and English. Each subject has songs that include basic things that are taught in primary
schools, making teaching easier for instructors and learning better for students. Playing the piano has
always been a big part of my life, but composing these songs was something that I had never done before.
This music book could not possibly cover every single topic that needed to be taught, but it was a
start. I wanted to show that music does have value. Simple songs we all learned when we were younger
such as the alphabet song have stuck with us forever because music has a large impact. But, my main
audience is to teachers and parents of younger children just beginning school.
The hardest part of my product was my presentations to the school board. Public speaking has
never been my strong suit and I was standing in a big room with cameras and full of people listening to
just my voice. While I knew my proposal would most likely not be put into action because who actually
listens to a 16-year-old? But, my presentation was a life lesson. I went into the room with confidence and
had to step out of my comfort zone.
My product helped me to remember doing something I love, playing the piano. But also forced
me to do something I hate. But, I appreciate my experience and as I go forward in life I will remember
that everything will not be ideal, but I must do everything to the best of my ability and that is all I can do.