Complex sentence: I experienced a lot of criticism from older musicians, and younger piers and my family but I chose to put music first, and my family and friends felt the tension and disconnect for some time, but I had a goal to reach.
Split into simpler sentences: I experienced a lot of criticism from older musicians, younger piers, and my family but I chose to put music first. My family and friends felt the tension and disconnect for some time, but I had goals to reach.