College Admissions Essay: How Music Changed My Life

The renowned philosopher, Plato, remarked, “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” In my life, music has been an immensely important component of my background. From my first piano lesson in kindergarten, to joining choir in middle school, to theater in high school, music has given “wings to my mind” and taught me numerous skills that are an inseparable piece of my identity. Music will always be a significant piece of my identity, and although it may not be what I select as a career, I will always treasure my musical skills and experiences. I have enjoyed playing piano ever since my first lesson in kindergarten. As I grew older, piano became not only something that I enjoyed but also something that I did to relieve stress, such as when I was having difficulty with a teacher in sixth …show more content…
However, I expected to receive a substantial role despite the fact that I could not dance, could not act, and was, at best, a mediocre singer. After tripping and nearly falling over during my dance audition, I did not receive a role. Initially, I was so surprised and devastated that I pondered whether I should even attempt to be in the musical in the future. After reflecting, I decided to challenge myself to rebound from my disappointment; I improved my singing, and practiced with determination for my dance audition the following year. Due to my dedication, I received a role, resulting in one of the best times of my life. After further working on my dancing abilities, I received the role of Bob Cratchit in our musical A Christmas Carol for my senior year, an enormous improvement from my freshman year. Being able to pick myself up from failure is a key portion of my identity that I learned through my experience with the musical, and this skill will benefit me throughout my