Biggest Setback of My Career

[@RosendaleSings]

Oh my gosh... I cannot believe your teacher did that to you. What the literal F?! So happy you're able to look back on it with such positivity and congrats on all of your success thus far!! :) Can't wait for you to visit so we can collab!

[@ThatViolaKid]

Thanks for watching homie!!! Yeah, Idk, I just try to see things clearly. If I give up, then the oppressors and nay-sayers win man. You only truly fail when you give up! I'm beyond pumped to meet and work with you dude!

[@mistyarcher7443]

My orchestra director told me that I would never be able to play the viola part of Passacaglia. It made me really determined because not only does she not really like violists in general (she is always putting us down) but what teacher just says that to someone who wants music to be their life. oh man did I prove her wrong.

[@ThatViolaKid]

I'm so happy to hear you proved her wrong!

[@SarahHeartfrost1]

I had a similar thing :( my mom was the one telling me I couldn't make it. And it was rather constant through the last half of junior year and all throughout senior year. But I worked my ass off to prove her wrong, and I'm studying at the Eastman School of Music now! I think it's important to always take what those nay-sayers are telling you and use it as a fire to do what they say you can't do

[@ThatViolaKid]

I'm proud of you!

[@kiaraeijo]

That's awesome!

[@okaysoanyways2645]

Sarah Heartfrost OMG me2

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

Such a great video, I had almost the exact same experience. NOW LOOK WHERE WE ARE! :D

[@ThatViolaKid]

+JustAnotherFlutist I'm proud of you!!! And I'm happy you had the strength to move past it 🙌🏽🙌🏽 WE BOUT TO TAKE OVA!

[@ThatViolaKid]

Hey guise! Nice to see you again! I'm having trouble adding annotations at the moment...so I'll add them a bit later! Sorry =(

[@InstrumentManiac]

Holy shit that is horrific. I'm like crying just hearing about that. I'm sorry you had to deal with such a flawed person that you trusted. Your teacher knew their place and what kind of effect an email like that would have on not only your standing but also yourself as a person. Teachers are supposed to encourage and be positive not stomp down an 18 year old high schooler that's passionate about music. I'm happy that you coped with it positively and it lit a fire in you to push even harder. You're doing big things man and I'm excited to continue to watch such a viola inspiration!

[@ThatViolaKid]

+InstrumentManiac I truly appreciate you man! Thank you for your thoughtful comment! Let's work together soon!!!

[@InstrumentManiac]

Yes yes yes agreed!

[@vanderbiltalexsingleton2041]

This is very inspirational. One of my teachers told me that I was never going to make it no matter how hard a practice after a recital that didn't meet his standards. He said that there is nothing that I can do to get better and that I should change my major. That lit my fire. I got into a good graduate school program, made co principal in my graduate schools symphony orchestra, selected for the Alabama intercollegiate Honor Band and got 1st alternate in the national music festival. Never let anyone tell you that you can't succeed. Just prove them wrong. Thanks for your powerful video!

[@sulimantekalli]

I can strongly relate. Our darker moments aren't always the easiest things to share, and are often times totally unglamorous; especially feels that way when speaking with people who expect success to be a straight line. Thanks for sharing this!

[@ThatViolaKid]

LOL hey man!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@lavinder11]

Wow! Something like this happened to be in high school with an English teacher. I had an A+ in her class, but she didn't 'see it' for me to amount to anything. She didn't recommend me for honors and AP classes, but I made it through because of my grades. I'm a chemist in a tough industry that's based on looks and heritage. Things like this happen all the time. I've gone through this cycle quite a few times. Sometimes it's personal and other times, that person is in the mood to be petty because they're having a bad day. This is a great video no matter what your profession is.

[@thoyo]

lavinder11 what industry is that? i always thought the sciences were more or less a meritocracy

[@lavinder11]

No way! I thought so as well, but people are people and there are cliques, brown-nosing, quid pro quo sex going on as well. I work in the luxury beauty industry and even the scientists are expected to look, dress and behave a certain way if they want to move into different sectors.

[@thoyo]

lavinder11 oh wow, that stinks, sorry man. I'm going into the medical field (taking MCAT soon). I hope I don't run into the same crap

[@alexismarie8481]

this is literally me right now. I had (am having) almost the EXACT same thing happen with my teacher and I really don't know what to do. Thanks for this video- really nice to know that i'm not the only one :)

[@ThatViolaKid]

All you can really do is keep pushing through homie! I know it sucks :(

[@MrTherooster97]

I had a similar experience too about a year ago. Although it destroyed my confidence for a while, I don't think I would be where I am today without that moment and I'm grateful for that. Anyway, thank you so much for sharing your personal experiences with us :) Really inspiring

[@ThatViolaKid]

+Franklin Carmona Thanks for watching man!!!

[@chadgosier4999]

Your definitely right that it’s a message not shared often enough but definitely should be had... A lot of people question their validity as a musician and give up before they can even realize that struggle is to make you stronger...

[@johnbewley3119]

The same thing happened to me, except I believed my teacher. I quit viola for several years, and now I'm teaching beginning viola and violin. I lacked the confidence to say I need a different teacher. But I'm back on the practice wagon again and am realizing how good I really am.

[@stevenchristophersen7673]

Man, that is so awful, I'm sorry you had to go through that. Well, look now, ya done showed her!!! I love hearing these stories because it just proves how vigilant people can and will be. Not gonna lie, it's also really encouraging to hear your story because I'm going to be going through a similar path to you (as far as schooling goes... XD). Thanks for sharing this!

[@ThatViolaKid]

+Steven Christophersen My pleasure, Steven!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@WLotus]

You are awesome and even though what your first teacher did stank to high heaven, I am GLAD you got away from her. She wasn't as dedicated to you as she should have been for her to do that to you.

[@TheStupidityBuster]

To hear about how to overcome obstacles from a different time is really nice. Our present challenges are radically different but the blueprint is the same. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@taurusmuse3699]

I had a teacher like that. I know how devastating it is :/ Now I tell myself the truth about it. He wasn't good enough of a teacher FOR ME. He didn't have it in him to bring me forward with what I wanted. No hard feelings, just plain truth. A cello player, out of all instruments, later on saved my a**, so now I can enjoy playing again :)

[@ThatViolaKid]

I'm sorry you had to deal with that! That's unacceptable!!!! =(

[@kiaraeijo]

I’m sorry that you went through that☹️I have to be completely honest: Every musician has had a teacher like that. In my case, it wasn’t any of my flute teachers ( all three of them are amazing).. It was my college band director ( a famous trumpet who played with the Dallas Brass). For three years, he ran me down and made me feel like I was the worst musician ( he even tried to put me in pre-applied flute lessons and would put people higher than me because he liked them better). Even now, when I talk about him sometimes I get emotional because he broke me emotionally. I have also had a teacher ( my undergrad piano teacher) who was the complete opposite of my college band director. He was not someone who would give compliments all the time but if he saw that you worked hard, he would help you and with me, he wanted to help me with anything that he could ( he even was my main pianist for my senior recital). My piano teacher saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself and I can never thank him enough for everything that he did for me😊❤️🎼

[@taurusmuse3699]

@@kiaraeijo Sorry to hear about this trumpet guy. Some people are so full of themselves that they cannot be there for everyone, which is not ok if you wanna call yourself a leader or a teacher of some sort! Favourising is for big egoes. I am helping out a student privately because her teacher bitch about her not knowing rythms well enough, and he doesn't really give her tools to work through it. She has only been playing one year on violin and she is only 9 years old! I'd like to tell you a little of my story and I will try to make it short :P The three teachers I had(after decided to become a professional musician "rather late") and trusted, broke me bad(apart from one). I learned something useful with the first and I had a lot of respect for her, BUT she was verbally abusive. Had her for four years before entering academy and I had to leave her at my first years of academy for another teacher(a violin teacher that accepted to take me in, cause he wanted to help me out anyway he could.) The third and last one is not worth mentioning. He had a problem with me the day I stepped into the door. I hadn't developed enough selfconfidence on my instrument to get myself up and suck it up. My technique was a mess after shifting to the second teacher. After too much struggling with never being good enough and barely no real development on my instrument, I had to quite the academy after 4 years in the end, because of stress and being outburned, to find my strength again. Also the "love of my life" cheated on me after almost three years by inviting the younger girl into our bedroom, which I found out by finding black hair in my drawer when going back to get the last of my stuff when moving out. I wasn't moved out yet! And to make things worse he posted facebook pictures of her on his profil within a month and half after our beak up. I was beyond devastation. It stressed me out in ways I can't describe. He was a first class narcissist for sure. Cold as ice. Why did I stay so long in academy you wonder? I wanted to prove them wrong of course. I am Taurus, so I am stubborn and optimistic by heart :) ..too stubborn in this case. After that I had to go to several therapists, dealing with severe depression, extreme performance anxiety and other unpleasent things. Didn't eat properly for three years after that. On top of that I had health issues I wasn't aware of, which adds to the anxiety. Still in therapy to this day and I am much happier now :) It's been almost 5 years. Even though all that happened, I have decided not to quit music, cause I know that I am suppose to play music. What a long journey. I can proudly say that I still practice my viola and when I get my health even more back on track, I will find more likeminded people to play with, cause I know I am worthy. So far I am playing with a classical guitarist I've given small concert here and there with, to take the edges of performance anxiety, but we won't make a abroad tour before I am totally back on track which is nice :)

[@m00nsheep]

I feel like I've been in a horrible struggle for a year or so now. I'm a dancer and try my best as I might, I'm falling behind my age because I haven't been promoted. My teacher always reminds us that it's because there's still technique to be worked on but it's undeniably affecting my confidence, especially since I don't get as much exposure and opportunities as my classmates because it is impossible for me to attend full time. I appreciate your message and it really gave me motivation to keep pushing forward and working hard until I reach my goal! Thank you :)

[@ThatViolaKid]

You're welcome!!! Keep at it homie!!!

[@minniexplayer5405]

I struggle a lot with self-doubt and I always look for a concrete answer with teachers... which of course, they can never give me. This video helps so much, even though it sounds like an incredibly difficult experience you've clearly proven her wrong 😉 this is so inspiring to me, thank you for sharing!

[@lajo1968]

Congratulation for your Mom. She has a brave, a winner Son. Always admire your fighting spirit. Wish U all the best.

[@ThatViolaKid]

Aww thank you so much!!!

[@fiiredark]

WOW. I'm so glad that you had the reaction of wanting to prove her wrong instead of letting that discourage you from your path. That would have been so devastating to read. I actually had a similar experience with a college professor who emailed me saying that "people like me didn't deserve to be in their program" (because I had to miss classes because I was in the hospital for clinical depression). That was actually regarding a language program because I was a foreign language major, but I do play the viola (and never the violin, haha!) so I love to watch your videos. Very inspirational :)

[@ThatViolaKid]

Well, I think it would have been better for me to say that I wanted to prove myself right!! ;) Haters are definitely gonna hate

[@mishka-718]

I'm soo glad you believed in yourself and kept striving. I went through a similar experience, stupidly asking an older violinist for advice and essentially being told I was too old and too poor to ever get better than where I was. I was really crushed, confused and sad in the aftermath of months following, but I realized, that ultimately I would regret not trying and cow toeing to other people's opinions, than trying. I don't know where this journey will lead me, but I continue to be inspired by your words of wisdom and insight. Your perseverance is changing the hearts and minds of so many already.

[@ThatViolaKid]

Awww thank you for the comment, Misha!!! I'm rooting for you!!!

[@mishka-718]

ThatViolaKid I'm rooting for you too! I know you will succeed! Your story is changing the hearts of soo many for good! So thanks for the inspiration!

[@erinthom5031]

I had such a similar experience this past semester... I ended up switching from my violin professor to a viola professor and I've actually never been happier! Hope I make as great of a comeback as you did :)

[@ThatViolaKid]

It's a new beginning! Welcome to the #ViolaNation =)

[@ShelbyRaeMarshall]

I'm so sorry this happened, but also, spite is a great motivator

[@gon-chanlaura5155]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! I'm glad that you were able to overcome. I look forward to watching more of your videos. God bless.

[@quinniecheong4179]

I know what you mean!! Sometimes teachers dont know how big of an influence they are to their student! Thanks for inspiring:)

[@ThatViolaKid]

+Quinnie Cheong Thanks for watching!!

[@angelacosta466]

I had a similar thing said to me as well, but I was told this many days for an entire year. It wasn't a teacher but it was a co worker I worked with who was a tuba player as well. Those hurtful comments stung and put a whole in my heart but then I tried to see it in a positive manner and it gave me the motivation to prove him wrong and work my butt off. I saw it as a boost to push my self harder to be a better musician. The person who succeeds is the person that thinks they can and pushes towards that goal. It's all about perseverance and once you reach that goal set a new goal. Never stop growing and learning. I'm gonna introduce my self. My name is Angel Acosta I'm a tuba player and I play in the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. I came to Lincoln center and did a joint concert with the New York Phil, I really enjoyed the experience so I started wondering how life at the Julliard school is, and I bumped into one of your videos, I enjoyed them, and started following your channel.

[@ThatViolaKid]

Pleasure to meet you Angel!!! Glad to have you as a part of the #ViolaNation! I'm excited to have you here :)

[@desireemartinez1423]

welp, this is a great community! and I want to keep myself accountable in it for the journey ahead! I took a year off so I could sit down and learn all the skills I missed growing up learning to play my violin I don't like how I sound at ALL and I want to fix that and get to a good music college. I've had my setbacks, HUGE ones, but I'm not letting that define me anymore! And Violakid I love you, I love that you are so humble and inspiring, I've been listening to you as if you were a podcast on my morning exercise to get myself through the rigorous practice days I've been having since I started! Keep it up! Hopefully someday I'll grow up to be like you! 😂 💙

[@ThatViolaKid]

Awww thank you Desiree!!! I'm actually thinking of starting a Podcast, but I'm not sure what I want the premise to be!

[@desireemartinez1423]

+ThatViolaKid please do!! We would appreciate it! Just let us know when you do and where! jaja well, I know I would love to hear your insight on the best practices for success not only in your instrument, but in every aspect of being a musician even the "selling yourself part" lol... or overcoming the negative like plateaus, hiatus and rejection, Or organizing yourself. Also what to expect in the job market upon graduation. Or morning motivation... Well, tbh I'll listen to it whatever it is. As I'm sure so many of us will. Cause, bro, it's you we trust your insight and like the way you deliver it!

[@wushuangviolin]

aww drew, i so sorry you had to go through that *hugs* *pat pat* but YAY LOOK WHERE YOU ARE NOW!! IM SO PROUD OF YOU HOMIE!!!! KEEP SLAYING:) i love you.

[@ThatViolaKid]

I love you back!! Thank you for believing in me!

[@skyk3280]

Thank you so much for this. I really needed to hear that right now.

[@ThatViolaKid]

I'm glad that I was able to make you feel a bit better! =)

[@Guuzaka]

7:37 Preach! This was an awesome, powerful video!

[@ThatViolaKid]

Thank you so much!

[@hikaruantoinette6779]

I really love your videos! you are truly such an inspiration and you made me inspired again to chase my dreams. Thank you so much.

[@sapanara48]

Thanks for the motivation! Currently being forced by my college to study under a teacher who is constantly shocked by any achievement and goes out of her way to laugh whenever I suggest learning harder pieces. Just gotta keep working to prove her wrong 😌

[@ThatViolaKid]

+Taylor Sapanara Those aren't teachers. Those are haters! Rise above🙌🏽

[@justirene6907]

(I'm 16) I Had a teacher like yours when I started the violin at the age of 12 (like u!) . He had told me that my progress was much slower compare to he's other students... He made me feel that I am not enough. But this made me work much harder. I changed teacher the last year (my progress is really fast with her) and now I'm thinking the violin as my future career (she thinks that is possible). I want to tell you that you inspire me a lot to never give up because as an old starter I doubts from time to time...❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank u

[@michellewhite2614]

I love your personal videos! Keep making more like these! :)

[@ThatViolaKid]

You like story time???

[@michellewhite2614]

+ThatViolaKid yes !

[@jeremyngpiano]

Me too. :)

[@theauralninja2422]

and me!

[@compositionbradley3915]

+ThatViolaKid Me too!! :D

[@Violamanben]

That is such a messed up thing for a pedagogue to do. I had a viola teacher who managed to put herself before her students. It's disheartening to have someone you should be able to trust the most just stab you in he back. I'm very fortunate I've only had one bad apple. Thank you for sharing.

[@ThatViolaKid]

=) What doesn't kill you makes you stronger

[@robdewey317]

It's just so much an honor to have the opportunity to play a part in mentoring young people in anything. To use that position to ever do harm....just wrong.

[@andreamorales5590]

Thanks. I wasn't accepted into a really good orchestra and I felt unworthy too because I gave it my all. Everything. I'm going to fight back and get ahead again. ✊

[@ThatViolaKid]

+Isa Morales A failed audition doesn't equal a failed musician 😉

[@andreamorales5590]

+ThatViolaKid Thanks, really :)

[@johnryan5921]

Wow, had a masterclass with Paul Murphy a couple weeks ago. Real nice guy!

[@dallasalbritton]

Thanks for the video, Drew :) I went to Emory. Hung out with a lot of your old ASYO crew. Glad to see you're killin' it

[@ThatViolaKid]

Haha thanks!!!

[@ThatViolaKid]

So cool that you met up with the squad

[@clyde_santos]

thanks for sharing and you inspired me in your story. :) go viola!!

[@ThatViolaKid]

I'm glad you enjoyed it man!

[@TillyJones11]

Thank you for sharing your story. I've been struggling with that kind of setback for over two years now. I still haven't gotten back up.

[@ThatViolaKid]

I understand how you feel! It sounds like today could be the day! After all, you can't let them win! You can't!!!!

[@CynthiaSingsClassical]

I was kicked out a studio once. It was a relief. She said I wouldn't achieve anything. I had already reached Level 2.2 of Upacara Samadhi in Samatha Meditation with Luang Phor. Now I have 2 better teachers.

[@ThatViolaKid]

=)

[@zacharymendenhall2859]

As a vocalist and composer, I had trouble last year with a private teacher denouncing my commitment after messing up a piece for my State SoE Competition. For our Fall Concert we can sing a piece from our competition and I did the piece I messed up on perfectly. Never stopped fighting back since.

[@LFPPstudios]

I love storytime!! Yass 👌

[@ThatViolaKid]

Hehehe! What should my next story be about???

[@fermatamata5021]

#ViolaNation even though I'm a cello, lol but I still love your videos!

[@ThatViolaKid]

Every member of the #ViolaNation is an honorary violist in my eyes!!!

[@scottyscott2722]

I started in 7th grade, and didn't take lessons until college. I've always sort of wanted to do music in school, and one particular summer, a Viola professor at a nameless university told me I would never be good enough, and that it just wouldn't be possible for me to ever be successful as a musician or a violist. This made me VERY angry (especially since it was during a quartet rehearsal that she was coaching during this music festival). I broke down, and couldn't handle not feeling like I would ever be good enough. Later on the next week (the week of performances) my friend talked to me about all of this, and it helped transition from hurt to hungry for music. After that point (I was going into my junior year in high school) I made higher chairs at all state, did a lot more research, asked for help, took a semester of lessons (couldn't afford more than that because of family medical issues shortly after) and really did discover that flame that was set to burn inside me.

[@scottyscott2722]

I got to college, and really grew a ton under the guidance of my first official teacher. Of course, I hope that I will have a great school to go to for my masters, but I'm currently going into my junior year in college as a Viola performance major. I REALLY needed these last two videos you posted. They mean a lot to me, and I can definitely relate.

[@ThatViolaKid]

I'm so proud of you for sticking with it!!! =D

[@angelicacantu3382]

Thank you so much for posting. Your video has come in at the right time. My confidence is at the lowest right now because I had stopped playing for a couple of months and unfortunately I'm already in the summer of my senior year so the question of pursing music school has left me with so many sleepless nights. Your video reminded me that I am on the right path :) I am considering taking a gap year to strengthen my technique even more. Would you reccomend a gap year? Once again, thanks.

[@ThatViolaKid]

+Angelica Cantu If you personally feel like you need a gap year to get your technique in order, go for it!

[@dwaynesapling9468]

Thank you.

[@juliendepont47]

good advise for all young musician, keep going

[@ThatViolaKid]

Thank you so much!!!

[@maddyhommel7521]

This time last year, I was watching this video, sobbing uncontrollably because I failed my jury at music school. Now, I'm watching it because I passed :)

[@ThatViolaKid]

Congratulations!!! I'm so glad you stuck with it! Proud of you!

[@johnbewley3119]

I had a similar scenario happen to me. It was entirely because i put other people, other living breathing people above music.

[@seanonn4548]

thank you TVK

[@ThatViolaKid]

My pleasure!!!

[@cecigarciamarti5326]

Heyyy!!!! love the video! can you give us some suggestions for prepare all the things for music summer festivals???? like how to study, the things for the instruments, how to make friends there and that stuff

[@ThatViolaKid]

I have that down!!! I'll make it happen!

[@cecigarciamarti5326]

thanks man!!! can I ask you something with an email?

[@SOLENOID4]

Every professor was a student and everyone is human ...so can be wrong...even ....before he or she die....in every aspect of their life.

[@kaylapeckham6755]

This video reminded me of J.K Rowling, her setback was unimaginable but she now has the best-selling book series in history

[@bethanymclean2136]

Well she was obviously wrong

[@ThatViolaKid]

Hehehe I like to think so :)

[@Karen-lx2jq]

I had a few small setbacks too but it's just because I did embarrassing things 😅😅

[@peterragni1030]

TVK I LOVE THIS SO MUCH THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU (I'm peetaapan on ampli.fi btw) :)

[@ThatViolaKid]

HEY MAN! Thanks for watching homie! Sorry about the streaming problems. I'm going to see if I can resolve them soon!

[@mynameisAmina-Sh]

Thats so crazy that they take so much responsibility to shut a person down like that. i even witness how teachers talked one girl not to go to music college just because they felt it is not her destiny to play violin (oops but i really dont get why Viola cause my translater says its violin) just because her sound was not full enough... grrr....

[@ThatViolaKid]

Yeah people can be mean! It takes strong people to persevere!

[@robdewey317]

Amen.

[@ThatViolaKid]

Thanks my brother!!!

[@klimentmilanov]

Dude holy crap you were so successful as a highschool musician, I don't know how I could ramp up to your speed like that if I want to head in your direction :(

[@ThatViolaKid]

+Kliment Milanov Don't compare yourself to me!! Your speed is your speed!! Don't sweat it--just keep doing your very best

[@klimentmilanov]

+ThatViolaKid I mean, how am I supposed to know that if I don't go up to your pace that I will get into Juilliard?

[@klimentmilanov]

+ThatViolaKid I mean, how am I supposed to know that if I don't go up to your pace that I will get into Juilliard?

[@ThatViolaKid]

***** Getting into Juilliard isn't the end all, be all

[@klimentmilanov]

well ok, but like being a successful musician in some way, but how am I supposed to achieve my dreams if I know that I'm not as good as you were in high school?

[@kiaraeijo]

I really enjoyed this video and your story actually reminds me of two events in my life where I felt horrible about my playing. I am currently taking a year off to get ready for grad school auditions. How did you stay positive during a time where you didn't feel great about your playing? :)

[@ThatViolaKid]

+Kiara Eijo I wasn't entirely positive all the time. Sometimes I hated it. But I still showed up. Consistency is key. If you keep showing up, good things are bound to happen

[@grapesofwrath361]

My teacher and my mom told me that I’m not good enough for a conservatory when I was 14 :( telling me to minor in music instead of going all in

[@VampirexEva]

everybody tells me that. that music doesnt pay and im not good enough but i continue to try n prove them wrong

[@ThatViolaKid]

You betta werkkkk ;)

[@VampirexEva]

+ThatViolaKid quick question, do they ask for SAT scores? does it have to be really high?

[@VampirexEva]

+ThatViolaKid quick question, do they ask for SAT scores? does it have to be really high?

[@VampirexEva]

+ThatViolaKid quick question, do they ask for SAT scores? does it have to be really high?

[@ThatViolaKid]

XxVampiregirl17xX I don't know! I only took the ACT, and that's all that Mercer needed

[@anniewalquist5871]

hey thatviolakid I've been playing viola for almost 2 years and I'm going to high school next year and I feel very nervous... I feel like I'm not good enough. I know that I want to be a musician. I want your advice. Even after watching your video I'm still nervous. I have an awesome orchestra teacher I feel lime I'm gonna let down if don't adjust well to the new orchestra. Advice? How do I know I won't let her down? She's the person who saw me as a musician. How do I not feel pressured?

[@ThatViolaKid]

Don't take yourself so seriously. Your teacher will be proud no matter what! Just relax and do you absolute best!

[@shaanhaider4572]

PEACHTREE CITY SQUAD BABY!!!!!!!!!!

[@ThatViolaKid]

+XtraHaiderAde Hehee

[@miaumiau679]

I missed your vídeos :(

[@ThatViolaKid]

I know!!! I'm sorry!!!

[@okaysoanyways2645]

can you do one of your videos for singers

[@ThatViolaKid]

I'm not really an expert on singers, so maybe I'll have to get one of my friends on here to help you guys out =)

[@anthonycouvillion2333]

Did you ever ask your ex-teacher why they did that to you? They must have known that was a vulnerable place for them to do that to you and would have a far greater chance of hurting more than helping you, because you're awesome you turned your lemons into lemonade but still that's a horrific thing for any teacher to do especially after they gave you a hiatus.

[@ThatViolaKid]

No. I closed that chapter in my life haha. Irrelevant =)

[@johndonnelly5971]

Sounds like your previous teacher had her own set of problems. Anyway, if you don't make it in music, you will be one heck of a motivational speaker for sure!

[@robdewey317]

If? Lol, okay

[@ThatViolaKid]

Haha thank you so much!!! I wouldn't mind doing that :D

[@ThatViolaKid]

You're too kind hehe

[@noelmedford]

There is absolutely no doubt that Drew will make it in the music world. He already has! He is doing his thing!

[@ThatViolaKid]

Noel Medford I appreciate you, man!!! :)

[@SheenaViolin]

(Hug) 💕

[@ThatViolaKid]

Hugggg

[@jeremytarter5167]

What class was you in high school

[@kiaraeijo]

Jeremy Tarter I think he graduated high school in 2010 because he just finished his masters last year and finished his bachelor's three years ago.