Hello Zeynep. You are one of our successful and active students in our department. Therefore, first of all, we congratulate you. You also have a life intertwined with art; You are playing an instrument. Can you briefly tell us about this process? What did you do, what are you doing now?
Hello, first of all, thank you. My interest in and admiration for classical music introduced me to the violin at an early age. This process, which I started at the age of 10, was a great chance for me to grow up with a family that values art and music and also deals with instruments, and get their support. I attended course training in this field and improved myself with the documents I received. My violin playing process, which I started as a hobby at first, has ceased to be a hobby for me over time and has become an indispensable part of my life, which I can call my best friend.
Have you had any concert experiences? Can you tell us a little about this process?
I have had many concert experiences. In some of these concerts, I participated in orchestras, and in others, I performed solo. I had my first concert experience by accompanying the Classical Turkish Music choir with the violin when I was 13-14 years old.
You are currently a 3rd-year student at the Department of Communication and Design at Gelişim University. Does being interested in music during the education process have an impact on the department and its designs?
Yes, I can say that it has quite an effect. During the thinking phase of the design process, classical music is an indispensable source of inspiration for me. The work that I listen to shapes my work and affects my creative process very positively. Along with all this, music is, of course, an important factor that I often use in my work and especially enriches my animation work.
Behind your student identity, you have a teacher identity, which you practice as a profession. How do you plan your time at this point and do you experience advantages or disadvantages of being versatile?
I can say that the time factor is one of the most difficult points for me. I try to shape my days and even my hours with good planning. But even if I plan some days, I can be pretty busy. I'm used to this intensity. I don't get tired because I love the instrument I play and my job, on the contrary, I am happy to teach my instrument to others.
Finally, what advice would you give to your fellow students studying in various departments in the field of music?
Due to the covid-19 disease process we are going through, many art courses continue their education online these days, when we are mostly at home. I would like my related friends to take advantage of these courses and be involved in the branches of art that they will be happy with, that they are interested in, and that they can call my best friend, without delay. I hope everyone can find the branch of art that they can call their best friend and cannot give up.
Zeynep was a very pleasant conversation, thank you and we wish you continued success.
