A Dream Come True by Kyndal

A Dream Come True by Kyndal - April 2023 Scholarship Essay

Music is my first love. Ever since I was little, I knew that I wanted to be a successful musician, start my own band and open my own music studio to teach others how to play an instrument. I started taking piano lessons, guitar, & bass. In middle school I began to play the trombone, in high school, I learned how to play the baritone. I am currently in jazz band, regular band class, section leader for marching band, Tri-m band club, and I was in chorus for 4 years. If I had unlimited money, it would be a dream come true. I would pay my college tuition for THE Ohio State University and live my dream of joining the marchuing band and becoming a famous musician. After that I will share my music with the world and open up music schools.

In addition to music, I am captain on the track team for discus & shot put. I went to regionals and then finals my first year! I didn’t win but that was a great moment for me. I was also co-captain for cheerleading. I attribute my great grades and the ability to not be afraid to ‘try’ something new to taking music lessons. My first music lesson was piano, and I had to overcome the doubt that I cannot do this. You will struggle at first for any new task that you try but the key is not to stop and to never give up. I would also help pay for equipment for the sports teams and bands at my school to give back and show my appreciation for them.

I think that I can make a positive impact on society just by simply being authentically me. My friends and teachers would describe me as nice, caring, well-educated, and versatile. I love to listen to and help people. My friends all come to me when they need to talk about anything going on in their lives or at school or if they need help with classwork. I not only help my peers; I help my teachers also. 2020 was a hard year due to Covid, school was virtual and a few of my teachers said because of my positive attitude and enthusiasm, reminded them why they wanted to be a teacher in the first place. Just having me say "good morning, or Thank you" each day, I gave my teachers encouragement, and I did not know it. I received multiple awards for being a great student and I was nominated for several awards by multiple teachers. I also tend to help complete strangers. I try to volunteer every year around Christmas time to give free gifts to those who are less fortunate. It makes me happy to give back and you never know when the smallest of actions could change a person's life.

Going to college and focusing on music and business administration will help me with my plan to create and share my music with the world. It’ll also help to become a music teacher and have my own studio where I can give back and teach kids how music teaches you how to focus, and to listen and appreciate the arts. I want to inspire kids because music is the universal language. Having unlimited money will definitely help me reach my lifetime goals!