Jericho Gomez strives to become a better performer through the Violin

With music come many emotions, thoughts and feelings as you practice and or perform throughout your musical journey. Junior Jericho Gomez is familiar with how playing the violin can affect a person.

“I started playing the violin about five years ago, as my parents recommended it to me and it was pretty fun actually,” Gomez said. Choosing to perform with the violin didn’t come as an easy decision. “It was either between that or piano, and I chose the violin,” Gomez said.

As it turns out, Gomez has developed other interests in instruments such as the piano and the guitar. “I tried playing the piano by myself, but that didn’t go well. I’ve wanted to play the guitar, so I’m trying to look more into that,” Gomez said.

Performing on any instrument comes with its benefits and difficulties. Gomez sought out to learn the satisfaction of performing with the violin.

“Playing the violin means you’ll be in orchestras a lot, so it taught me how to manage my time better,” Gomez said. He also elaborated on how it affected him in the long term. “I’ve had weeks where I have been crammed with events, but I still managed my stuff with school.”

Whether anybody in music knows it or not, there will be a story or sense of purpose in why one performs with their chosen instrument. Gomez looked no further away from that.“Music is important to me because it helps me express myself, there had been times when I’d be down and I usually just pick up my Violin and I feel better at the end,” Gomez said. He looks at music in being the simple tool for curing his days.“It’s just a way to let your feelings out.” Gomez hopes to continue his journey with performing music on the guitar.