“I’ve learned a lot [since the end of eighth grade]. I’ve gained a lot of lessons and learned a lot about responsiblity and about really needing to depend on yourself if you want to go somewhere. An example [for me] is taking Jazz. In middle school for music classes I remember you could just slack off and you didn’t really have to practice yet you could still get by with an A. But, now for Jazz you really need to practice every single day and if you don’t do that for yourself then you’re going to see it in your grades and your skills compared to others.”