Experience

I remember driving into the Rosebud Valley (where Rosebud School of the Arts) is and knowing that The Lord was there. I also knew in my heart that I didn't need to look for another school. This was it. So I put my trust in The Lord and I got in.

 

I spent five and a half years there. Four as a student and two and a half after I graduated. I was nurtured, challenged, heard and loved. Every time I go back to visit or work, I'm overwhelmed with the openness and acceptance of the town. I consider it one of my homes. 

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Honestly, it was the hardest five and a half years of my life. The Instructors really get to know you and see into your strengths and weaknesses. And then they tell you what they are and work on them with you. There was never a time when I thought I didn't have anyone on my team. I knew they believed in me and that made me believe in myself.

 

I also have to think that it had something to do with the Lord's timing of my being there that made it so special. I graduated with 300 professional shows under my belt and I guarantee you that you won't get that from any other institution. My apprenticeship was incredible and taxing at the same time. But I would have never picked another school. If I did, I wouldn't have been doing anything that I am now and I wouldn't be fully living within my calling.