Playing Music by Jack Budofsky

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     I was originally going to write about the importance of music in general to me, but then my brother stole that idea. So instead I'm going to talk about playing music. I've been playing music for a long time, ever since I was 8 when I first started guitar lessons. Remember the fourth grade teacher Mr. Cosolovo? He was my first guitar teacher. A year later as started learning the other instrument I know how to play, viola, through the school. The reason I wanted to learn music in the first place was because I wanted to be like the rock stars I used to idol. Music was always around me when I was growing up, so it was natural that I wanted to learn myself. Ever since, I've been consistenly trying to improve, and I've never once doubted manting to play an instrument.
     Now, playing music has become a part of my life. I never really plan to do anything with my knowledge of guitar or viola, I more use it to give myself something to distract me from the stresses of everyday life. When ever I pick up my guitar, I instantly stop focusing on everything else and am transported to a world where nothing matters and I am in control of everything I do. Being able to do this is something I don't ever want to lose, which is why I'm more afraid to injure my hands than anything else. Having the ability to play music any time I feel I need something to take my mind off life is something I don't think I could ever live without.

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  1. DanielleFebruary 2, 2020 at 9:58 AM

    Mr. Cosolovo! It's great to have a musical escape from the craziness of life!

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