Gabe Romero
Gabe Romero is a senior music education major at Temple University. Born and raised on Long Island, music has been his #1 passion since taking up the piano and the cello as a child. He decided to make that passion his career after his positive musical experiences in high school, which included performing as a soloist with his school orchestra at Carnegie Hall and participating in multiple choirs, jazz bands and church music groups. While studying at Temple, he has gotten many opportunities to hone his teaching skills, serving as an intern with Philadelphia String Project and Philly POPS, as well as teaching cello privately and working as a 1:1 aide for students with special needs during the summers.
Gabe is excited to be working with Fflat Books this semester via Music Service Learning, an internship allowing college students to explore music education experiences beyond their coursework and help schools and organizations in need. In particular, Gabe has used the internship as an opportunity to explore the incorporation of popular music and student-centered creativity into all levels of music education. During his time with MSL, he has helped design integrated-arts curricula for Columbia Public Schools and a virtual songwriting/production unit for Interboro High School’s choirs. In addition to his blogs, he is also helping to create educational supplements to the fantastic Switched on Pop podcast!
When not working, you might find Gabe hiking his favorite park trails, searching for more vinyls to add to his collection, or cooking anything involving pasta!
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Posts by Gabe Romero
Respecting Time: The Silent Currency of Creative Entrepreneurship
Abstract This editorial, co-authored by José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. and guest entrepreneur, Robert Acevedo Jr., underscores the importance of respecting time as a cornerstone of professionalism for creative entrepreneurs, musicians, and educators. By addressing the pitfalls [...]
A Realistic Take on Creating Opportunities for Student Agency
With both of my sons now in middle school, and my husband and I both working, getting ready for work in the morning and getting the boys ready for school can be a little chaotic. Do [...]
The Art of Readiness: Nurturing Creativity Beyond Compensation and Opportunity
Abstract This article explores the importance of cultivating creative readiness by engaging in craft for the sheer love and joy of it, independent of external validation or compensation. It emphasizes the need for creative entrepreneurs to [...]
The Power of Thanks: Gratitude in Music, Business, and Beyond
The Power of Thanks: Gratitude in Music, Business, and Beyond As we gather for Thanksgiving, reflecting on gratitude feels more essential than ever—especially for those of us navigating the creative and entrepreneurial world of music. While [...]
The Power of a Messy Approach in Teaching Music Entrepreneurship
Abstract This article advocates for a hands-on, experiential approach to teaching music entrepreneurship, highlighting the value of embracing a "messy" curriculum. The author suggests that engaging students in real-world projects, encouraging risk-taking, and normalizing failure builds [...]
Making Music Education Inclusive—Without Falling into the Tokenism Trap!
Making Music Education Inclusive—Without Falling into the Tokenism Trap! Let’s talk about why it’s so important to move beyond tokenism in music education—and how you can actually make that shift. It’s a common story in music [...]