Balancing Act

Will started playing the violin when he was almost four years old, and since then the instrument has been a major part of Will's life, sometimes making it hard for him to balance his other responsibilities. Though he had been playing on his high school's varsity baseball team for several years, Will decided to give up the sport his last year of high school to concentrate on his music. His music career has become more serious, and he spends a lot of time traveling for lessons and concerts, which can make it challenging to keep up in the classroom.

After playing the violin for 13 years, however, Will has a better idea of how to manage his time and priorities. "I do what's important first. I try not to get too bogged down in one thing." With his regular teenage life and his music life often pulling him in different directions, he finds that his membership in the Church is what keeps him on track. "Being a member of the Church is one thing that keeps me steady. The Church is a wonderful constant in my life."