Aubrey Hibma

Molly Colpean utilizes her talent of singing and songwriting to cope through the difficult situations in her life.

Through the many activities and hobbies that Junior Molly Colpean enjoys participating in, there is one she has always been drawn back to: music.

Since she was only a kid, Molly has used her creative personality to write original songs coinciding with the many events she goes through in her daily life. Many people consider music simply a form of entertainment and enjoyment. However, for Molly, music is much more. Since childhood, Molly has had a deep passion for music. From dancing to the tunes she enjoyed most as a child to writing her songs, she has utilized her guitar-playing skills and experiences with instruments to expand her range of music-making.

“I’ve been singing my whole life and have played various instruments,” Molly said. “I played the harp, piano, guitar, and clarinet at some point, but it’s the easiest for me to write songs on my guitar since I’m still a beginner.”

This past month, Molly competed in the annual school talent show, also known as RAT (Random Acts of Talent). In addition to singing, she won first place in the talent show for her original song, “Movie Guy.” 

By joining the talent show only this year, Molly has built numerous new friendships and connections with her peers, who enjoy getting up on stage and performing. After winning first place, Molly believes that this accomplishment has ultimately changed her view towards performing, making her feel more confident and comfortable while performing. 

“The talent show allowed me to gain more connections with some of my peers,” Molly said. “Winning has given me the confidence to pursue my passion for music and see where it takes me.”

Although she is an incredible singer and songwriter, Molly enjoys performing many hobbies other than singing. Whether crocheting or playing one of her favorite sports, soccer, she can’t help but favor them all. 

Molly faces challenges due to her ADHD, which significantly influences her daily life and hinders her ability to focus on a single task for an extended period. However, she returns to her all-time favorite hobby: performing any form of music.

“I do have many other hobbies, but I tend to get bored easily and was diagnosed with ADHD, which may contribute to that,” Molly said. “I enjoy crocheting, singing, songwriting, playing piano, running, playing soccer, painting, and drawing, but at the end of the day, music will always be my passion no matter the form it’s coming in.”

For some individuals, performing and presenting can be particularly challenging hobbies. Finding the courage to perform in front of a large audience is no easy task; nonetheless, it is often even more difficult to voluntarily choose to perform in front of others.

Molly believes that although performing can be difficult, it is all worth it. With each second that she performs, it becomes easier and more comfortable. Messing up is natural for Molly, and although it can be embarrassing and discouraging, she pushes through.

“If I find a mistake, I feel the need to stop and restart, but when you’re performing, you can’t do that and have to act like it was intentional,” Molly said. “I did mess up during my performance by one line, but nobody noticed since I kept going.”

Songwriting has always been a big part of her life as for her, it’s her form of therapy. Others might write their emotions down in a diary or journal their anxieties as they go, however, Molly writes her feelings down in her songs. 

Through everything that Molly has experienced during her life, songwriting has been the one thing keeping her going, as it serves as a form of motivation for her. Documenting her feelings in her music serves as a source of comfort for her, and she aims to encourage others, reassuring them that they are not alone in their struggles.

“When I’m singing, I have an escape from my thoughts and can get away from everything going on and let go of all my problems. Writing songs has helped me cope with everything I’ve gone through so far,” Molly said. “It empowers me to know that other people enjoyed a song that I wrote and that they might even relate to.”

Molly hopes to impact the future of FHC and inspire others with her songs, letting everyone know that they are not alone. Although performing on stage can be a challenging hobby to pick up and grow comfortable with, she continues to keep going no matter what happens. 

“To anyone looking to start performing, it’s best to keep going and don’t give up,” Molly said.