Neither knowing how to read music nor in possession of a musical ear, I manage to make it on to one of the best jazz ensembles in the county.  The worst player of the lot, I manage to scrape by on practice, heart, and lots of U2, Led Zeppelin, and Pearl Jam.  At one concert, my teacher stops play and hands me a tuner in front of the whole audience.  Nonetheless, it is a memorable time in my life,  I learn teamwork, leadership, how to be a better musician and person.  Lessons I carried over into other areas of life.