“I spent my early life around the Queens area and then I actually grew up here in Long Island – Hicksville. One of the reasons why I came to Hofstra was because I really enjoyed how welcoming the staff was, especially the music department. My private instructor, [who] teaches me cello, constantly pushes me to do better and be the best version of myself. My own personal fulfillment geared me toward music, I grew up around music. I mean, I didn’t come from a musical family but it’s something that has kept me going and motivates me to just push through whatever I’m going through. I’ve always liked music, but what really got me to pursue music was when I started listening to K-Pop. I loved the performance aspect of it. I’m a performance major with a concentration in cello and I also do voice lessons. I picked up a music business minor so I can see how both of these, the performing and the business, kind of implement in the music industry. They’re both intertwined because as a performer, you have to constantly look for connections within the music industry. The performances are always linked to people or organizations they knew for long periods of time. I understand and implement that into my performances now. I’m performing in Hofstra’s opera production of ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ and I’m also in the orchestra. I’m currently applying to summer festivals.”