The soloist post #4

After completing the Soloist, i decided to look more into Steve Lopez. The most significant thing I found was that Steve Lopez was actually being accused of exploiting an unfortunate person’s suffering for personal gain. I was so surprised when i came across this piece of information because i believe the opposite. I feel as though Lopez is doing Nathaniel a favor. After all, he is still a schizophrenic homeless person! I believe it takes a lot of generosity to pour so much of your time into a stranger. I guess it all depends on the point of view you are currently looking at the subject with.

Reading this book has helped me realize how big of an impact music can have on a person. There are many different types of psychology developing that are based on music and how they help sooth and tranquilize the mind. As a student at GAMP, i am proud to call myself a music student, and i know that it has helped me in the past as well. I hope that people will realize this huge influence music has on people's minds, and begin to adapt, rather than discriminate against it.

To end my thoughts, Steve Lopez, to me, is a hero. Though some people may doubt this thought, I still strongly believe so. I also believe that Nathaniel Ayers is a hero, for fighting his disease, and becoming an inspiration to all who read about his story.