"Good better best, never let it rest, 'till your good is better and your better is best." These simple words were spoken to me by my high school band director Cheldon Williams on the first day of my high school experience. This, followed by my experience of marching band and my eventual learning of piano sparked a period of introspective thought, and mental growth, that transcended to where I am today. Never in my life did I think my hard work and dedication inspired by Mr. Williams words would land me at Interlochen Center for the Performing Arts Boarding School. These words became a core part of what I am, and from freshman year on would encourage me to never set a limit on my potential, and my overall worth. I worked tooth and nail to succeed in my academics, piano and saxophone, and any goal I set my eyes on.
For public school, since freshman year, I had set my eyes on becoming woodwind captain for my school, J.P. Taravella, and making the all county jazz band. Through over 230 hours of marching band, and countless more hours improving saxophone, I had finally achieved both goals and continued to improve on my craft. This motto of good better best gave me the momentum to never stop trying to outdo myself, and this later also …show more content…
The first week of being at this academy tested my pride, integrity, and mental strength in ways I thought weren't possible. Being one of the worst pianists here due to my lack of experience eroded me from the inside, and many times throughout the course of this experience, I felt like quitting. Self loathing ensued, and the words of my teacher kept me wanting to triumph, even under harsh circumstances. I know see the progress I have made by always trying my hardest and not thinking about what others may say if I fail in the progress. This motto is what I live by, and I will forever try my hardest in whatever goal I set my eyes
For public school, since freshman year, I had set my eyes on becoming woodwind captain for my school, J.P. Taravella, and making the all county jazz band. Through over 230 hours of marching band, and countless more hours improving saxophone, I had finally achieved both goals and continued to improve on my craft. This motto of good better best gave me the momentum to never stop trying to outdo myself, and this later also …show more content…
The first week of being at this academy tested my pride, integrity, and mental strength in ways I thought weren't possible. Being one of the worst pianists here due to my lack of experience eroded me from the inside, and many times throughout the course of this experience, I felt like quitting. Self loathing ensued, and the words of my teacher kept me wanting to triumph, even under harsh circumstances. I know see the progress I have made by always trying my hardest and not thinking about what others may say if I fail in the progress. This motto is what I live by, and I will forever try my hardest in whatever goal I set my eyes