I’m from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. My heritage is Polish and English. I am studying at the New School for a BA in Jazz Piano Performance. 

I think context is extremely important for music and can drastically change how powerful something is. I want to work with Greta because making art for the sake of spreading a message is an extremely powerful way to make art, and I hope to move people and help them understand Greta’s message.

I chose the poem The Best Teacher because of its powerful message. Suffering and loneliness can be looked at with regret, but also can be looked at with optimism, since they often teach you how to appreciate life and what to be grateful for.