Music to me is just more than notes on a piece of paper. When I started just to play the piano at the age of 5, I didn't really realize music in its entirety is an another world. Right now, I struggle with the decision of choosing what I want to do with my life in the world of music.
My first option would be to pursuit my voice. I was taking lessons until now. until i make my decision on what to pursuit. As a sophomore i have accomplished many goals with my voice. IMEA etc. I also sing a choir at MYA, i love this choir. It is a place for me to go sing and have fun. The people there are all nice to me and understand me more than any other people I sing with. They are just as devoted to music as I am. If I do choose to pursuit my voice, the only option for me to do with my voice would be to sing professionally or teach high school or middle school choirs. My director at MYA, Mr. K, has inspired me so much into the field of teaching, that I want to be like that and spread my knowledge to young musicians who are the future of the music world.
My other option would be following the footsteps of many great artist such as Charlie Parker, Cannonball, Aderly, and others such as Phil Woods. In the world of Jazz, I have learned to express myself on the Alto Sax extensively, to a point where I have reached a plateau. I have began studying with an excellent teacher, who is going to help me to put my foot in the right direction. I need to take a leap with this and take risks. Alto sax has been known to be the hardest instrument to conquer. Is this the right direction for me?
Overall I know what I want to do in my musical life. I know what ever I do, it will involve music. Over this break, I will try not to worry about it and let the answer come to me more naturally. I know what I want, but is it what is best for me?
