I am now officially a volunteer at Logan Regional Hospital. So far I have played the piano there twice and it has been a rewarding experience. I have had so many people come up to me and tell me that the music really calms the spirit and soul. I know that is true. Music is the universal language. No matter what language you speak, music can be understood by everyone. I am so grateful for this opportunity to volunteer. Not only does it bless those in the hospital, but it blesses me. I feel relaxed and happy when I play. I even have a cool name badge with my picture on it so I am totally official! It is an amazing experience.

Today I got almost 6 hours of practicing done. I feel good but also exhausted. I had a great lesson with one of my teachers and we were able to talk about taking my piece to the next level and getting it really ready and solid for the competition. The competition is three weeks away and my concerto is sounding pretty good. It has really come a long way since the beginning of the semester. I am starting to learn that playing the piano is not an event....it is a process that takes a lifetime to master. My teacher is still learning and I will continue to learn for as long as I am playing.