Find the strangest, most unusual musical instrument possible, and learn how to play it exceptionally well

When I was seven years old I decided I wanted to play the hammer dulcimer. In my experience, most people I’ve met think it’s strange and unusual instrument, but it feels so natural to me now. I also found that if you want to attract any kind of attention, you just start playing a hammered dulcimer, and most of the general public will stop still and listen, they are so fascinated. Makes me feel amazing every time. Now here I am, eighteen years old, and about to go off to college to study for a contemporary music degree. So there you go.