Did you know?! My public school system had mandatory music class twice a week from 1st grade to senior year in high school, and THAT’S where I learned to sing! I started playing guitar when I was 10 years old. Learning how to play an instrument helped me learn how to communicate with my peers and gave me self-esteem, purpose, and goals to strive for which helped me in all academics of life. At one point, I was a failing math student and going to be held back until my music teacher taught me the