I began playing the guitar in 2018, driven not by technical ambition but by admiration: as a child, watching my cousin play made me want to be like him. My first instrument, a classical Darestone guitar gifted by my uncle, introduced me to music, even if it never truly felt like it belonged to me. Everything changed in 2021, when I received my cousin’s former Fender Squier Stratocaster Mini. From that moment on, music became central to my life: I played more, met new people, discovered new genres, and began shaping my identity as a musician.
As I grew older—both musically and physically—the Stratocaster Mini no longer suited me. In 2023, after completing middle school, I bought a Fender Squier Stratocaster 40th Anniversary, influenced in part by social media and online reviews. Despite initial doubts and its need for careful maintenance, this guitar became far more than a collectible instrument. It accompanied me through unforgettable experiences: my first real concert, public performances in meaningful venues, and jazz festivals where I grew not only as a guitarist but as a person.
Today, although I protect this guitar and rarely take it on stage, its presence still represents a journey made of growth, discovery, and shared memories—proof that an instrument can carry far more value than its sound alone.
