As he works in the Centre Escolar Empordà as a mentor, Pau Angelats is also an English teacher who used to be a musician. He also studied in the same school where he teaches now. “A few years ago, I was a student wearing the same sports clothes as yours, and it’s quite nostalgic”
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–When did you start your career?
I started doing music when I was a kid. I used to take piano and guitar lessons. Maybe I was fourteen or sixteen years old, I can’t remember. But I was twenty-eight years old when I was more professional and mature, and I started a band with some friends.
–Why did you decide to make music?
It was never a decision; it was just something I was kind of.
–Where did you have to go to film the video clip?
We often recorded in Barcelona in Bunquers del Carmel; some were recorded here, in Cap de Creus, as we love this place.
–What was your group’s name?
I sang in Capulet bands when one of them was Cuits, and the other band was Cold Calor.
–How many members were there in the group?
The first time, it had 11-12 members.
–Did you collaborate with someone? With whom?
Yes, with many groups like Madame Mustache, Eco, and Dremen, as far I remember that’s all.
–Why did you stop making music?
I left the first band because it was so demanding and had a massive load of political ideas, which was quite annoying. Then, I decided to move to something more personal, so I started the other band, “Calor”, and at that point, I decided to change, and I felt more comfortable. Later, I stopped the “public music” because it was also demanding. It took me so much time, and I was already working as a teacher, so I had to stop.
–Did you want to be a musician ever since you were a child?
A musician? Yes, I have always wanted to be a musician, and I have always wanted to be a teacher, so it has been quite a difficult decision to choose between both of them.
–Who is your role model? Or your favourite singer?
Excellent question. I love how Brendon Urie sings; he’s the singer of “Panic! At the Disco”. He is a great singer, and I admire him.
–Could you imagine that you would record songs when you were younger?
I never thought I would record any songs, but we finally recorded three albums. It was something lovely. It was great.
–How many years did you spend learning music?
All my life, I still take lessons and study music. I started when I was five years old, and I am still studying at 26 years old.
–How many instruments can you play?
I know how to play the piano properly, but I can also play all kinds of keyboards and the bass guitar.
–How many different classes do you teach every day?
I know how to play the piano properly, but I can also play all kinds of keyboards and the bass guitar.
–Are you satisfied with your job, or would you rather be a teacher in another course or subject?
I’m so happy with my job. I like working here in this school. This school trusts the teachers and loves how we teach, so they make us feel confident and comfortable.
–Which career did you have to learn?
“Magisteri” is the career you must study to be a teacher, so I chose this career.
–When did you decide to be a teacher?
I started as a teacher in Figueres in 2016, but I was trying and just had a few hours. I started as a teacher in 2017, and that’s when I started as an actual teacher.
–We already know you studied here, so what does it feel like to be a teacher in the same school where you studied?
It’s so curious! I see the current students, and they remind me of my life as a student. A few years ago, I was a student wearing the same sports clothes as theirs, and it’s pretty nostalgic. I have sweet memories, so I love seeing how many students have the same opportunities I had years ago. I encourage you to study hard and follow your dreams to become the best adults.
–When did you know that you wanted to be a teacher? Is this your dream job?
Since I was a kid, being a teacher was my dream job. I enjoy working as a teacher. The thing that I love the most is teaching English and music. I decided that as a kid because I have always seen it as a great and exciting job, so I decided to study this career.
.-Do you prefer to continue singing or working in this school?
Wow, I like to do everything, but time is limited. I would like to have much more time, but it is so difficult when you want to keep all your business in order. I decided to work as a teacher and do music as a hobby.
–We also know you are an English teacher, do you prefer English or music?
Wow, it’s a hard question, I don’t know. I prefer music. Music is a more exciting subject because not everybody loves English, but everybody loves music. I like teaching music because it’s easier to connect with students.
Did you work as something else before becoming a musician?
Yes, I worked as a translator in the hospital of Figueres. I worked there for 6 or 7 summers as an English translator and as the person who attended the admissions and the main door.
–Do you play any sport?
Yes, I played basketball. I spent three practising kickboxing, and I usually surf in the summer, and that’s it.
–If you could travel to the past, would you change anything? Why?
Wow, that’s a deep question. I have been thinking about this question for a long time because it is a high responsibility to think about how you should have changed your past life. But I’m pretty happy about everything in my life. So, my answer is nothing.
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