Ever since I picked up my first pair of drumsticks, I have not been able to put them down. My first drum set was an American Idol toy kit that my parents bought from Toys R Us. Soon after my parents decided to fuel my passion by bidding on drum lessons at a school fundraiser. Without their seemingly whimsical purchase, I most definitely would not be the person that I am today. Drumming has brought out the best qualities in myself that I would never have surfaced had my parents never raised their paddle to bid on the lessons. After I displayed a particular liking to drumming that was going to last, my parents chose to buy me my first full drum set for my tenth birthday. Although I had been playing for about three years by this point, I refused
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After being bombarded with all the requests to play I reluctantly gave in and decided to play Welcome to the Jungle by Guns ‘n Roses. After my performance in the talent show, the feedback I got from students and other parents was so positive that I gained a new found confidence which spread to different aspects of my life. Once I left elementary school and began middle school I immediately joined the Jazz Band and Concert Band. In these groups I had to learn to work with others to make the music flow and sound pleasing to the ear. Again, I was able to use the skill I learned due to drumming in different situations and instances. Being a drummer in a Jazz Ensemble also means being the leader of time and rhythm for the entire band. This leadership caused me to start leading other things such as group activities in school as well as having a strong voice for my opinion. While my confidence and leadership traits grew throughout middle school. Playing in competitions in high school for the Jazz Ensemble allowed me to learn how to keep my nerves calm under …show more content…
In addition to presenting a set of lifelong skills, drumming has also been and extremely important outlet for me since I started. While most people listen to music that fits their mood, I have been able to play music that custom fits my mood. This type of outlet has helped me stay level-headed throughout these four years of high school and everything I have done on top of school. Without drumming, my personality and skills would definitely be
After being bombarded with all the requests to play I reluctantly gave in and decided to play Welcome to the Jungle by Guns ‘n Roses. After my performance in the talent show, the feedback I got from students and other parents was so positive that I gained a new found confidence which spread to different aspects of my life. Once I left elementary school and began middle school I immediately joined the Jazz Band and Concert Band. In these groups I had to learn to work with others to make the music flow and sound pleasing to the ear. Again, I was able to use the skill I learned due to drumming in different situations and instances. Being a drummer in a Jazz Ensemble also means being the leader of time and rhythm for the entire band. This leadership caused me to start leading other things such as group activities in school as well as having a strong voice for my opinion. While my confidence and leadership traits grew throughout middle school. Playing in competitions in high school for the Jazz Ensemble allowed me to learn how to keep my nerves calm under …show more content…
In addition to presenting a set of lifelong skills, drumming has also been and extremely important outlet for me since I started. While most people listen to music that fits their mood, I have been able to play music that custom fits my mood. This type of outlet has helped me stay level-headed throughout these four years of high school and everything I have done on top of school. Without drumming, my personality and skills would definitely be