(Dan Tri Newspaper) - Having won first prize in the Sao Mai singing competition, Ms. Do Thi Lam did not pursue a singing career but chose to become a music lecturer.
Becoming a music instructor through my father's lullabies.
Ms. Do Thi Lam (33 years old) is a lecturer in the music department and Secretary of the Youth Union of Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism. She was honored to receive the "Outstanding Young Teacher" award nationwide in 2024, presented by the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union.
The female lecturer said that her journey into teaching stemmed from her childhood memories.
Ms. Do Thi Lam is one of the 100 "Outstanding Young Teachers" nationwide in 2024 (Photo: Provided by the subject).
"When I was little, whenever I lay in the hammock listening to my father sing lullabies, I would often sing along. Later, my father bought me a radio, and every time I listened to a music program, I would take out my notebook and write down my favorite songs and sing them until I knew them by heart," Ms. Lam recalled.
Ms. Lam recounted that when she was just 7 years old, despite her family being farmers and working very hard, her parents, seeing that their youngest daughter loved singing, took her to the Thanh Hoa Provincial Children's Cultural Center to learn singing skills.
"Whether it was scorching hot or freezing cold, my father would still take me to singing lessons every day on his old bicycle, nurturing my passion for music," Ms. Lam said.
Under the guidance of teachers at the Children's Cultural Center, in 2005, Do Thi Lam won first prize at the Red Phoenix Flower Singing Festival of Thanh Hoa province. Following this award, she was directly admitted to the College of Culture and Arts (now Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism).
Ms. Lam's passion for music has been passed on to her students (Photo: Hanh Linh).
During her years at the school, Do Thi Lam consistently won major awards such as: Gold Medal in the National Student Talent Competition, Gold Medal in the National Festival of Cultural and Artistic Schools, and First Prize in the Sao Mai regional competition for Central and Central Highlands regions.
"Winning first prize in the Sao Mai singing competition was an opportunity for me to become a professional singer. If I had pursued a singing career, the fees would have been enormous. But I chose to become a teacher because I wanted to inspire my students and instill in them a love of music," Ms. Lam recounted.
"Tomorrow must be better than yesterday!"
As a music teacher and an artist, the female lecturer believes that in any profession, dedication, effort, and intellect are essential for success.
"Music is a difficult art form, requiring hard work and dedication from those who pursue it. I've never compared myself to anyone, but I always set a goal: tomorrow must be better than yesterday," Ms. Lam expressed.
Ms. Do Thi Lam is an energetic and enthusiastic Youth Union Secretary (Photo: Provided by the subject).
During her teaching and research career in music, the female lecturer has had 17 articles published in domestic and international journals.
"This year's national 'Outstanding Young Teacher' award motivates me and strengthens my belief in the path I have chosen. I will be determined to contribute even more to the cause of education," Ms. Lam confided.
Associate Professor, Dr. Le Thanh Ha, Rector of Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said that Ms. Do Thi Lam is the youngest female lecturer at the university and has successfully defended her doctoral thesis at the institutional level in the field of Theory and Methods of Music Teaching. The female lecturer will participate in the national-level doctoral thesis defense later this year.
Ms. Do Thi Lam is the youngest female lecturer at the school (Photo: Provided by the subject).
In addition to excelling in her professional work, Ms. Lam is also an exemplary, dynamic, and creative Youth Union leader, highly respected by her colleagues and students. She has received numerous certificates of merit and commendations from the education sector and the People's Committee of Thanh Hoa province.
"Ms. Lam being honored as an 'Outstanding Young Teacher' nationwide this time is a source of pride for the school. I hope she will always maintain the spirit of dedication of a teacher, continue to strive tirelessly, and pass on her passion for music to future generations of students," Ms. Ha shared.
The "Outstanding Young Teacher" award at the central level is presented annually by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union on the occasion of Vietnamese Teachers' Day (November 20).
The award is for teachers and lecturers of Vietnamese nationality, no older than 35 years of age, currently working and teaching in schools, educational and training institutions, and vocational education institutions within the national education system.
The award is judged based on professional standards and extracurricular activities.
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giao-duc/buoc-ngoat-cua-nu-giang-vien-tre-tung-gianh-giai-nhat-sao-mai-20241113082004250.htm
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