Lena felt both excited and nervous as she walked into the music school for her audition. The building was grand and impressive, with students walking around with their instruments and sheet music. Lena felt a sense of belonging as she saw others like her who were passionate about music.
She found the audition room and took a deep breath before knocking on the door. A stern-looking woman opened the door and ushered her inside. Lena sat down in front of the judges, trying to remain composed despite her nerves.
"Can you hear the notes?" one of the judges asked, looking skeptical.
Lena took a deep breath, knowing this question would come up. "I can feel the vibrations and see the notes on the sheet music," she replied confidently.
The judges exchanged a look, but Lena remained focused. She played her guitar, pouring all her emotions into the music. The notes flowed effortlessly, and she felt a sense of freedom and release.
When she finished, there was a moment of silence before one of the judges spoke. "You have a unique talent, but we're not sure how it would work in our program," he said, his tone uncertain.
Lena's heart sank, but she didn't let it show. She thanked the judges and left the room, feeling disappointed but not defeated. She knew this was just a bump in the road and that she had to keep pushing forward.
As she walked out of the school, Lena saw a flyer for a local music festival. It was a chance for musicians to showcase their talents and potentially win a recording contract. Without hesitation, Lena signed up.
She spent the next few weeks preparing, practicing every day until her fingers were sore. The day of the festival arrived, and Lena nervously stepped on stage with her guitar. As she began to play, she felt the music take over, and all her doubts and fears vanished.
When she finished her set, the crowd erupted into applause. Lena felt tears well up in her eyes as she realized that music was her true calling. She didn't need anyone else's validation or approval.
As she walked off stage, Lena felt a sense of pride and accomplishment. She knew that the road ahead would be filled with challenges, but she was ready to face them head-on.