Music is my life

I remember dad played the guitar when I was very young and he used to sing and play all the sentimental old songs in the car whenever we're on a trip or something. Yes, I was raised in a family who taught me to enjoy music and I developed my musical skills and talent through old hits and old movie soundtracks. When people ask me "Hey, do you listen to 90's or 80's?","Of course, name me any bands or songs back then." I used to fancy Cyndi Lauper, Bee-Gees, Abba, Oasis, Elton John, and Madonna.

So, the story of my life.. I started learning piano when I was 4 yrs old, and singing spontaneously when I was 6 or 7. I remember every weekend, my parents would send me to piano or music classes. I stopped learning piano around grade 5 and at the age of 17. Reason was I needed to focus on SPM, but that didn't stop me to continue singing and playing the piano. Britney spears, Christina Aguilera, Blue, Hilary Duff and Kelly Clarkson were my favorite singers back then. I remember back in those days I used to purchase their CD's and listen to them with my old CD walkman. Well, I'm not sure if the kids in this generation know what a CD walkman is. Lol. But life was much more simpler and easier back then.

Music and art were my life when I was a little girl. On my 9th year old birthday, I received a huge box of crayons from my parents and I already felt like the happiest girl. Not only that I developed my musical talent and interests, also my drawing skills. But unfortunately, I stopped drawing after I reached the age of 14 or 15, reason was I grew up and I realized I enjoy singing and playing the piano even more. When I reached high school, I was encouraged by my elder brother to join the choir. I gotta admit, Catholic choir was one of the top choirs in Kuala Lumpur and I remember winning 1st or 2nd place in district and state areas was my greatest achievement back then. It's undeniable that I had plenty of issues in high school like friendship, family, result, and relationship.. and choir was the one thing that light up my life.
Apart from that, I participated in a few singing auditions and performances outside like Digi Youth audition, performances organized by some music schools, and many more. I would sing Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera songs or duet with my elder brother. One of the memorable performances was dueting with my elder brother, we sang "The prayer" and it was amazing. The audiences gave us a round of applause.

When I reached college, I joined and participated in some music audition and performances. Back in 2012, I participated in "Segi Idol" and made it into top 10. I had so much fun meeting some new friends who are so talented. Some of them are so good on stage and seriously, to compare myself with them, I think they are way more talented and better. (Self esteem drop) *sobs* HAHA. But it's alright, that doesn't stop me from being myself and improving my vocal and stage performance.

Anyway ladies and gentlemen, I know it's a little long but I hope you enjoyed reading my story.
I'd like to let you guys know.. "Don't waste your talent or ability.. Cherish and use them wisely because they are the assets that set you apart and make you stand out from the rest. Keep fighting and improving to be better because they make you a unique person" Smile. :)