Matt:
Music was a huge part of my life and a source of refuge and pride. The best athlete on a team can't guarantee a championship and there are not many sports outside of racket sports and martial arts that are one on one. Music lets the same "athlete/musician" compete across different sized ensembles, full bands and orchestras, chamber ensembles, jazz, pop, funk, bebop, and solo. One skillset translated into many different genres to explore, learn, and grow your skill sets.
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