You are the product of the environment in which you were raised. As a child, I was lucky enough to be raised in places where I could strive for excellence and become the scholar I am today. One of the experiences that shaped my music career was at Pattonville High School’s summer band program. At this program, I met countless individuals dedicated to mastering their craft and wanting to pass on their knowledge; this is where my passion for music started, and I never knew it would take me this far. During this program, high schoolers were assigned to teach middle schoolers how to play instruments, and there were two…