Why I Want To Quit Piano Class

“ No mom, I really don’t want to go back!” I protested. It had been a few months since I decided to quit piano class and my parents were very upset. When I was younger I decide to attend piano class, because my cousin did it and it seemed really cool. Little did I know of the hours of practice that I would have to input in the years ahead. I’ve always had a close relationship to my mom and so feeling like disappointment to her, tore me up inside. But, I've always had the mentality to never do something, because someone tells you it's the right thing to do, always do it out of passion.
Months on end passed and I remained firm on my choice to stop attending class. The week before graduation clubs and sports teams went to visit the middle school to encourage students to participate. Excitedly I visited every table and learned about each club, until I stumbled upon the table for the GIrls’ Tennis Team. I always had the desire to learn tennis, but I never …show more content…
At times it was very difficult and I felt discouraged, but I soon flt solace from the new environment. As being part of the tennis team for about four years now, I have become empathetic and selfless. Everytime we have a match,my coach says “ Play for something more than yourself,” which pushes me to think for things greater than myself when I play, I like to think of my teammates and my family, when I'm tired or I'm losing in a match. Having these people in my mind pushes me to run harder and to fight for every point. Learning that the world does not revolve around me has, changed me so much. Not only has tennis taught me empathy and inspired personal growth me, but it has helped gain confidence. Playing an instrument at times can cause the feeling of isolation, even if you're a part of an orchestra. Making lifelong friends in tennis has made me comfort and confident in situations, where I would be uncomfortable to speak