THE OTHER MUSIC STUDENT Today, I am telling the story of the other music student. Students who had the courage to follow their dreams, believe in their abilities, and persist in achieving their goals despite the watchful eye of judgment following them wherever they went. From the moment the other music student decides to embark on their musical journey, they are faced with a stereotype perpetuated by the common assumption that learning a musical instrument can only be done successfully during childhood. The decision to buy an instrument and find a teacher to learn music in adulthood is an act of rebellion and bravery, challenging popular cultural knowledge and prejudices…