Student Discovers Love of Music at WCC
Do what you love; love what you do. And while John Dolph may not have known what he was looking for when he started at WCC, the passion he discovered for his newfound career path playing the piano is unmistakable.
“My parents were great in letting me see what I wanted to do and what route I wanted to take with my professional life,” said Dolph, who was 20 when he enrolled at the college. “I started with just a few classes and found the school was a good fit for me. After my first class in music theory I knew I wanted to do more and expand my playing capabilities.”
It was through WCC that Dolph not only received (in classroom) instruction and guidance, but also the chance to take his skills on the road and perform at live venues. “I got a lot of exposure playing at events and venues,” he recalls. “My professors took personal time to help me and to give me experience beyond the classroom. That environment helped motivate me to do well.”
Now, seven years later, he is still performing and still doing what he loves.
More than Just Music
From music, Dolph branched out into writing, math, and science classes in order to receive his associate in Arts degree. Since graduating he teaches his love of piano to others as a music instructor as well as maintaining a performance schedule.
A schedule that allows him to connect back to the school that started it all for him.
“I’m still in contact with many of my instructors and I actually play gigs with a few of them,” said Dolph. “The hands-on experience that I received through the college was invaluable. I found my love of music at WCC.”