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Personal Path | Blessing or Curse of Early Specialization?
Open Heart with Lu Leslan
Open Heart with Lu Leslan
Personal Path | Blessing or Curse of Early Specialization?
Jan 01, 2026
Lu Leslan
How do you know if the path you’re on is the right one? Lu reflects on her early musical training, the trade-offs she faced, and how her journey unfolded beyond the traditional path.Show notes:
- Immersion in music from childhood with piano and the traditional Sheng
- The pride and pressure of being “the musical child”
- Boarding school discipline and mother’s advice about having a skill for independence
- The educational trade-offs and pursuit of higher learning
- Expanding beyond specialization through teaching, entrepreneurship, and curiosity
- Questions for listeners: When did you choose your path? What might you have missed?
Connect with Lu:
What’s your personal path? Share your reflections by emailing Lu at lu@leslancreativestudio.com