I "walked" into my classes at Stonegate this week with a dark grey cloud hanging over my head. These past few weeks teaching solo from my home has started to feel monotonous and lonely. This Wednesday it was especially challenging to convince myself to turn on my computer and find the energy I need to teach a music class. However, the moment I "step into the room" that grey cloud starts to slowly fade into the background and is replaced with the rainbow that is the spirit of my students. One particular moment that filled my heart with joy was listening to my most monotone student work their way carefully up the scale, finding notes in their voice they had never sung before, saying "I can't...," but then continuing to try and succeed! When I am able to help students progress in moments like this it reminds me why I love to do what I do, even on days when I feel like I can't do it.