![]() Hiwatig said that even though he didn’t have a specific inspiration to pursue music, being part of a larger group sounded fun. He started by learning how to play the clarinet in fourth grade and has expanded his skills to the ukulele and piano, as well as singing. Like Yoshioka, Hiwatig has also been playing instruments for much of his life. I love sharing and listening to music with my friends.” Because of the piano and my musical background, I’ve been exposed to many different kinds of music and gained a deeper appreciation for its power to connect. “Both of my parents and my sister all play an instrument. “Music has always been an important part of my life,” Yoshioka said. In addition to listening to music often, Yoshioka has also been playing the piano since he was six years old.įor musicians, playing an instrument acts as an outlet for creativity and self expression. He said that his favorite artists include SZA, Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo and Chloe x Halle. Discovering music I like is really fun because I can find new artists and songs to listen to,” said Glendale High School junior Asa Yoshioka. “I usually listen to music when I’m doing my homework or when I go on walks. With over a thousand genres and millions of songs, there’s lots of room for exploration, connection and self-definition. Whether it’s through making a personal playlist or listening to songs with friends, music provides a variety of ways for listeners to express themselves and connect with others. “By focusing on music, I learned to accept my thoughts as they were and really appreciate my abilities.” Hiwatig mainly listens to acoustic, bedroom pop and R&B. ![]() ![]() “Music has helped me focus on a medium of expression and distract myself from my thoughts,” said Clark senior Andre Hiwatig. Clark senior Andre Hiwatig practices playing the clarinet, the instrument that began his music journey.
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