Be a Hit, Don’t Quit!

Steve Raybine:

Blog #35:

Be a Hit, Don’t Quit!

In today’s overly-programmed world, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by endless academic requirements and numerous school and extra-curricular activities. It goes without saying, that as a student, it is essential that you always complete your school assignments and fulfill your various school-related obligations first. As I’ve mentioned in previous communications, talented people generally have multiple interests and skills in a variety of areas—a concept that I fully support! However, budgeting your time is of critical importance, as it takes time to develop specialized skills in multiple areas.

Many of you have spent a considerable amount of time and effort developing your musical skills—not to mention the monetary investment that your parents/guardians have made paying for your lessons. Music is a life skill—something that you can enjoy and participate in now and throughout your lifetime. You don’t have to become a professional musician in order to express yourself musically as you get older. You can play for your own enjoyment; get together with friends and JAM in your favorite musical style; perform in your church; play in local bands and orchestras; play for musical theater productions; compose and perform your music with your computer software and even share your musical talents with your own family one day. And very importantly, you can participate in community musical events and many of the school music ensembles TODAY!

The one “key element” in using your musical talent is simply not to quit! You’ve been given a great gift—the opportunity to develop and to use your musical talent in your own unique and special way. If you continue on your musical path, I promise you that your life will forever be enriched by the music in your own soul and the music that you share with others. So, be a hit and don’t quit!

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