“Music takes up a big portion of my life. And playing instruments is a very important part of it. Playing musical instruments allows me to be creative and different, and I do that by playing piano and cello. They have expanded my thoughts and ideas on how I am able to express myself while performing. I enjoy the challenge of playing these two very different instruments. Every piece I play is different, and I love to learn new ways the instruments make the sounds. Learning different skills, such as emphasizing certain notes and playing quietly on other sections of the music, encourages me to master the actual sheet music. Although I find new musical pieces challenging, I never give up. I accept the difficult challenges that come along with being a better musician. This is because I know, in the end, that it will improve my musical knowledge and talent overall. With all my past struggles, I have learned to be more accepting of my failures. As I continue to learn from my mistakes and celebrate my successes along the way, I do not plan to stop playing these instruments,” said Jang