Meet Alex, a 21-year-old Physics student at the University of Waterloo who has a hidden passion for music. Growing up in a family of musicians, Alex always felt the need to connect with that side of creativity but was initially intimidated by formal lessons. Now, between juggling co-op placements and coursework, Alex has turned to YouTube and online resources to learn guitar at their own pace, finding joy in playing songs that resonate deeply. When not studying complex equations, Alex dreams of one day performing at an open mic night, sharing their self-taught melodies with classmates.