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"My name is Everardo Garcia, I am 21 years of age and I wanted to express and tell you how music programs along my years of school helped me achieve what I have accomplished so far. I grew up in East Los Angeles and my musical journey started in Elementary School (Ford Blvd Elementary School).
I am a strong believer that the arts in the schools is a definite necessity. Students in school need classes where they can set there minds free from any problems or situations they might have at home, I am a perfect example of that. Who are we kidding, many kids growing up in minority neighborhoods don't live the best of lives, and they need an escape from reality.
Growing up I had no idea what I wanted to be, until I grew a passion for music. Arts in school whether it be a drawing class, music, sports or any other activity that doesn't involve tasks that can be stressful at times are needed without discussion. Kids need inspiration, need a reason to wake up in the morning and go to school. Many times kids growing up make wrong decisions. I am convinced that classes such as the ones I mentioned balance your thinking. They keep you away from temptations, bad decisions or trouble. They truly had that affect on me. I can honestly say I would of been a mess without an escape from reality day by day. Many times I would hate being home. The music room in school was my real home."
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