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my middle school orchestra teacher hid me behind the curtains
I was the kid hidden behind the curtains in middle school orchestra. Every seat placement audition felt like a judgment, and mine always landed me in the back—so far back I could barely be seen. I didn’t practice much, not because I didn’t care, but because undiagnosed ADHD made focus a daily struggle. Over time, I built an identity as the “bad” student and “bad” violinist, and every performance reinforced it.
Why I quit piano lessons as a kid (and what I wish had been different)
Why do so many kids quit piano lessons? In this honest reflection, I share why I stopped piano as a child—lack of motivation, slow progress, shame around practice, and undiagnosed ADHD—and what I wish my teacher had done differently. If your child is struggling with music lessons, this article offers insight and hope.