Meet Geneva
Music has always been my life, growing up in a creative household I knew I wanted to be a musician from the age of 13. Knowing I wanted to take an alternative path motivated me to get the best education I could find. Through a mixture of federal student loans and scholarships, I was able to attend a world-class music program and earn my Bachelor’s of Music in Instrumental Performance.
How Navient Helped
When I graduated undergrad, the student loan program felt complicated. Once I began working with Navient, they made things easy to navigate and held my hand through the various repayment options. Navient has kept me on track with repayment plans that work for my budget.
And when the pandemic hit, like everyone else, everything in my life changed. As a musician and performer, I had to completely reshape my career. Navient helped to defer my loans until I had more financial stability. A Navient customer service representative understood the hardships I was experiencing and helped me get the support I needed.
Performing Looks Different Today
Today a lot has shifted professionally, I have begun performing again! I’ve performed both virtually and in safe outdoor venues, but my lifeblood has been shifting into other avenues of expression. The COVID pandemic forced me to slow down, and I’ve had more opportunities to compose and record. Connecting with a vast community of musicians who help me access equipment and studios. This time has reconnected us all and has built a stronger community than ever before.
I’m excited to move forward as the pandemic unfolds and we begin to see an end in sight. My newest venture is a podcast where I interview other people about their experiences with music connected to family and culture.
Music played such a major role in my household growing up, it’s what inspired me. I can’t wait to hear from others about how their parents' music impacted them growing up. Music is a great uniter and there’s a lot we can learn about our humanness through music.
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