When I was a little kid, I used to listen to music and show my grandparents how I could hear every instrument, layer, and element of a song. They saw something in me and signed me up for piano lessons when I was nine. A couple years later, I saved up to purchase my first computer along with a small MIDI controller and a free DAW. I started shaping my future and setting myself on a path toward a creative life.
I’ve been producing music since I was 12, and to this day I don’t have a single piece of published music. Even though I had the creativity and skill to make emotional tracks, fear held me back. Over the past couple of years, I’ve really dug deep into my craft, working to lock in my sound and create something the world can finally hear.
When I heard about this contest, I knew I had to enter because it perfectly aligns with how I see music, as something that connects, inspires, and gives voice. For me, this is a step toward finally sharing a part of myself that I’ve held onto for years.
