I am Stepan…

I am Stepan, I am 13 years old and I live with my mom. My hobbies are music and being with friends.

When I was a very young child, I always made sounds by hitting things and listening to echoes. I got interested in drums when I was in infant school and in violin a couple years later. I find music fun and enjoy playing instruments, there is lots to discover and learn. I am never bored with it.

This year, I have taken up learning oboe and flute. I can play in many different bands and orchestras. I love the different musical discoveries and learning. My oboe playing is very popular with ensembles.

Having lessons through the support of the Cheryl King Trust enables me to achieve a lot of progress in learning the instruments much faster than just watching YouTube. Without the lessons I would not be able to play much and would not be able to take it as seriously as I do now or make future life with it.

I would like to be a musician when I grow up. I also intend to compose and possibly teach music to others. I have recently began arranging music for my school orchestra.