['5', "Five is a great number, but six is even better. It's my favorite number, don't know why either!", "oops!  sorry about that.  I want to tell you that I have been taking guitar lessons for almost a year now and will be playing in my first recital. I've got my song down perfectly so I know I'll do great."]
No worries! That's so awesome. Are you taking lessons from a musician in a class, one on one, or online?
I have been taking guitar lessons for almost a year now and will be playing in my first recital.  I've got my song down perfectly so I know I'll do great.