![]() ![]() Usually, I am not nervous or anxious around a crowd when I am improvising in a presentation. ![]() Reflection: My confidence level was growing, and I knew that any song would sound amazing if I dedicate my time towards it. In a couple of more days I played in front of my neighbors who were out for a stroll and this made me feel more relaxed as I started making music in front of strangers. Although it was definitely, I imagine, more comfortable playing for a small crowd, especially towards people that I recognize, my family. I stood in front of them and felt nervous and somewhat embarrassed as I played "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran. I did not let this bring me down as in a few days I gathered my whole family to hear me play. Progress: I began playing basic songs in front of my sister while she judged me and made fun of how much of a beginner I was. This made me feel good because making music was for once better than listening to it. But I walked out feeling like I might have made someone's day or shared more about myself. At first it was incredibly scary to come to the mall knowing that there's so many people about to watch me play. Reflection: This event made me want to play in front of more crowds and watch the smile come up on their face, whether it was because I was horribly bad, or innocently good. I went home feeling extremely confident and excited to play in front of more people. After a couple of tries most of them confirmed that I was alright even though I knew they were just being nice. I went to Westminster mall and asked people to listen to my playing. There was a project for AP Psychology to test social norms and I thought this was the perfect moment to play my ukulele in front of people. This was successful, and I decided to push my limits. Progress: During the few days after my experience with my sister, I had decided to play in front of my parents again. I hope my friends, family, peers will be excited and proud of me when I perform for people. I have a deeper insight for musicians and people who are involved in the music industry because it shows their true emotions and what they want to express for others. ​Reflection: I used to never be able to keep up with my learning and follow through, but this project made me realize that the amount of work you put in and practice absolutely makes perfect. This universal connection is brought through all types of audiences, which is why I hope to keep blogging and become even better at ukulele and other instruments. The power of music is truly powerful, and when I played in the mall, beach, or my own living room, it was definitely a journey. ![]() And in the end it was true, playing music did increase my happiness and respect for others, leading to productivity. In some cases, I felt like I wanted to give up, but I just told myself to keep trying and trying until I nailed it. I feel as if this project helped me become a better, more responsible, well-rounded individual with the courage to play music in front of people rather than myself. Progress: Throughout this year, I managed to learn more than in my past years. ![]()
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