My Inspiration - Music (Go figure)

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My first exposure to music began when my mother brought home an ole '90s keyboard (not a full key set - like 60 keys). The first songs my sisters and I learned were simple melodies like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and the ones they always include in the beginner's manual for any instrument.

When middle school came, I was given the choice to be part of either the choir, band, or orchestra. I narrowed it to the flute or violin. I chose the later. Ever since then, my musicality was born.

Throughout orchestra, I gained many friendships. Also, like for any new hobby, practice was key to improvement and success! I rented a violin for the first two years of my orchestra journey. In the 8th grade, my mother bought me my first ever violin. Today, I've had it ever since then.

In high school, I took music for granted. Sure, I made it into the Symphony orchestra (there were three levels) at my old high school. However, academics got the greater hold of me as I started to focus on preparing on getting into college.

At the end of my junior year, I faced a dilemma: To stick with orchestra or take another science (i.e. Chemistry II) or math course (i.e. Calculus AP). After consulting with family, they said, "Stay in orchestra. You'll regret it if you don't."

I'm glad I stayed.

Fast forward to college, I pick up the acoustic guitar. I wasn't satisfied with just playing Rock Band or Guitar Hero with a "guitar", although it was tons of fun. I sought out more. Fast forward again to a year ago, I picked up the ukelele.

(I'm sure you're wondering, "dayummm, Alex, did you study in college??" Haha. Yes, I did. ;)  )

Since my first chapter of college has closed, the real life hit me hard. Music became my strength, joy, and happiness.

I'm grateful that someone up above has blessed me with the talent to perform music.

My source of happiness was always beside me. I just haven't embraced it fully because my time was so occupied with academics. Or, maybe that was just an excuse.

I'm gonna keep on hitting hard in life and that means along with my passion for music. Don't stop. Keep practicing. Keep sharing it with others. Because one day, you may help to produce a new star.

Be inspired. Be the inspiration.