“I discovered so much more that I could do with music than just reading off a page.”

“I learned more about who I am as a musician, and while I’m not the best, nor will I ever be, this showed me that my capabilities go beyond just my instrument.”

“I discovered that music is more than what you think it is; music opens minds, hearts, and souls.”

“I realized that music doesn't just have to be a set-in-stone type of thing. Music can be anything and can be found anywhere.”

“I learned how to become the best version of myself, in music and in life all around, and even though I’m not there yet, I'm closer than I have ever been before.”

“I learned how to work in a group efficiently, work under a time limit, and compose new types of music.”

“I discovered that as much as I may think I know or don’t know, there is so much more out there, and I need to be patient and open to learning these new things to better myself. There is always going to be a different perspective out there, and it’s important to create a community where you can bounce ideas off each other and stay positive because you learn so much more that way.”

“GSA helped me learn new ways to play my instrument and gave me an opportunity to play with other musicians that I typically do not have.”

“I found lifelong friends.”

“I discovered how deep my love for music really was, just how much I enjoyed it, and how much it affected me emotionally.”

“I feel like I truly rediscovered my passion for music. I was able to see music from a new perspective and work with new people and ideas. These experiences were truly once in a lifetime, and I am so glad that the people here have inspired me to become a more growth-oriented musician.”