Heard through the walls of a Brooklyn home is a different kind of music that might seem peculiar or unconventional, but to Professor Fefferman the sound is her comfort. She explains the style as “quirky, experimental music.” This genre that Fefferman listens to is just one character trait that makes up her persona: a music teacher who is passionate about diversity.
From indie rock to African to country, there is no genre that is too eccentric for Fefferman’s ears. The many concerts that she attends are just a small fraction of her undeniable love for musical diversity; she also helps to coordinate events that promote the societal acceptance of all genres of music.
As a founder of annual conference New Music Gathering, Fefferman helps to manage performances, presentations, and discussions that promote connectivity between people and the exchanging of ideas through the common love for music.
While encouraging others to connect and explore new cultures, Fefferman expands her own horizons by attending music festivals whenever she can. She believes that it is smart to expose yourself to every genre of music even if it’s a style you’ve never heard before. Roulette in Brooklyn, NY is just one of the many places that she can be found enjoying a night of innovative, virtuosic music.
Fefferman’s passion for diversity is not only conveyed through her devotion to music but also in her everyday life. “Diversity makes everything more fun,” she says.
Fefferman travels as much as she possibly can. Experiencing different cultures in their country of origin enables her to directly connect with ideas other than her own. She encourages students to study abroad and embrace different perspectives. Broadening your knowledge from experiencing various cultures and having an open mind is what Fefferman believes to be truly embracing diversity, whether it be through music or not. By experiencing life different from your own, you grow as a person, and Fefferman explains that diversity brings fun and freedom.
Fefferman also believes that being open-minded is important and essential during your time as a student. She encourages students to enroll in classes of all subjects and interests, even if you think you’ll hate it. Experiment with classes from a major other than your own because you may end up loving it. This is the time to be objective, and Professor Fefferman preaches that new experiences and new people are just two of the many great rewards that come as a result of embracing diversity.
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