I have to admit, having an assignment that involves me learning an instrument is pretty intimidating.

I never really had the opportunity to learn an instrument. My main extra-curricular activity growing up was dance lessons and those kept me really busy and there wasn’t always time for extra activities.

I had always wanted to learn the piano as I thought it was so beautiful.  But unfortunately if you don’t prioritize this time seems to slip by.

Finally, now I am faced with learning an instrument.

I was excited… then time seemed to be slipping by. School work was crazy! I had been looking forward to starting this program for so long then it seemed like September was a blur! Top that with working and regular life stress and things definitely were busy!

I have to admit I didn’t exactly prioritize playing the ukelele as much as I should have. I tried and found it was challenging. Sometimes I find when I am challenged I tend to get discouraged.

Last class, Anita even mentioned that this was a common theme for students – finding time to play the instrument tended to be a last priority for students.

I continue to plug away at practicing but I have definitely noticed that it didn’t come as naturally as I was hoping.