Starting at three years old, I would perform at yearly Indian community functions, mouthing the lyrics as I executed the choreography, the steady rhythm of the drums encouraging me. I recall long drives in the family car, the hum of the engine and rhythm of the Bollywood songs lulling me to sleep with a smile on my face. I had always appreciated music, but when I began to play the violin, my entire perspective changed. While listening to the radio, I began to notice the different instruments playing, and the nuances in tone which indicated the climax of the song. I started to memorize the lyrics to my favorite songs, so that whenever they came on the radio, I could belt out the words eagerly. In movies and TV shows, I realized the importance of the haunting music during a particularly poignant moment. Music had opened my eyes to the beautiful and delicate details of the world, and gave me stubborn
Starting at three years old, I would perform at yearly Indian community functions, mouthing the lyrics as I executed the choreography, the steady rhythm of the drums encouraging me. I recall long drives in the family car, the hum of the engine and rhythm of the Bollywood songs lulling me to sleep with a smile on my face. I had always appreciated music, but when I began to play the violin, my entire perspective changed. While listening to the radio, I began to notice the different instruments playing, and the nuances in tone which indicated the climax of the song. I started to memorize the lyrics to my favorite songs, so that whenever they came on the radio, I could belt out the words eagerly. In movies and TV shows, I realized the importance of the haunting music during a particularly poignant moment. Music had opened my eyes to the beautiful and delicate details of the world, and gave me stubborn