How Music Has Influenced Me Analysis

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For as long as I can remember, music has central to my life. Some of my earliest memories are of me and my mother waiting in the car as the sun set for my older brothers to leave orchestra practice. It was, therefore, predestined (at least in the minds of my parents) that I too would one day play an instrument. The violin has been a large part of my life for the past twelve years, and has taught me some of the most valuable lessons of my life; disciple, cooperation, and creativity. All of which have helped me on my journey through life. Discipline is the focal point of learning any instrument. Motivating myself to practice for 30+ minutes most nights since I was in kindergarten frequently seemed inane, and still does at times when I look back on it. However, there is always a purpose; to become better. The most gratifying feeling in the world is not standing in front of an audience as they applaud after a performance. A good musician always knows that moment is coming. The most gratifying feeling in the world being at home on an otherwise quiet afternoon, and breaking through the singular bar that has been giving you trouble for the past few weeks, and I now know that feeling very well. This motivated me through many activities …show more content…

The way you are treated and the way you perceive yourself are usually a result of the culture you were raised in. That was not the case for me. Growing up, I had no sense of my cultural identity. I lived in the U.S., but all of my friends and the school I went too were French. My mom was black, and my dad was white, so who was I? For a very long time, I thought these cultures could not coexist. It was not until rather recently that I realized that I realized that they could, and would continue to. The different lenses I have been able to see the world through have all influenced my life, and frankly made it a much more enjoyable life to

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