Welcome back to Power of Passion, a podcast from the Ferdinando & Luigi Innocenti Foundation, produced with Be the Change Media Network.

In this episode, host Lily Mott is joined by Sarah Campbell, a Youth Ambassador for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, to explore her lifelong passion for playing the piano and the special role music plays in connecting her family.

Sarah shares how music has been part of her life since before she was born, with her parents, sister, and grandparents all sharing a love of playing and performing. From childhood memories of playing piano alongside her sister to her family’s musical traditions, Sarah reflects on how music has brought generations together and created memories she will cherish.

Lily and Sarah discuss how her relationship with the piano has evolved, from learning classical pieces to discovering new ways to express herself through music. Sarah also opens up about navigating perfectionism, managing nerves, and finding the balance between pursuing her passions and other commitments. She shares how playing the piano offers her a sense of calm and allows her to be present in the moment, as well as why music is about how you feel as much as how it sounds.

This episode is a reminder that passion doesn’t have to be about perfection. It can be a source of connection, comfort, and creativity, bringing people together across generations.

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