I cannot remember a time in my life when music wasn't a part of it. I am so lucky that I grew up in a very musical family.We all sing and play a variety of instruments. I took almost 12 years of piano lessons, and I also play the flute and organ. I always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, and I know that there is still time to learn.
Why does music mean so much to me? Music has always been a way for me to communicate to the world how I feel. For years, I have expressed my emotions by singing and playing the piano. My Dad always loved listening to me sing as I played the piano. This is why I wanted to sing a solo at his funeral and accompany myself on the piano. It felt so right to sing and play for him that one last time.
Music is a window to my soul. Whatever I am singing or listening to at the moment truly shows others how I am
feeling inside. I am one of those people that has to be listening to certain music while I write. I know that some people need complete silence. Funny enough, I can't work in complete silence. The music I listen to the most while writing is anything from Josh Groban. There is something about his music that is so inspiring to me, and my creative juices just flow. The music brings on the emotion,
and the emotions help me to bring my story to life.
Does music inspire you? What kind of music do you most like to listen to? One of my favorite Josh Groban songs is When You Say You Love Me. I hope that you will take a minute to listen to it.
Wow. What a wonderful gift to give to your father. I'm sure he enjoyed it from where he was. Music is the language of angels.
ReplyDeleteI love your style and also the way you talk about music.A greatblog
ReplyDeleteI have loved music all my life and like you took 12 yrs of piano lessons and several yrs of voice lessons. I have always been involved in the music since age 18 and served as ward music chairman in every ward I have ever lived in. Best calling in the church. The next best calling is YW. I am so glad to see a blog on music. It is so important in the church and in our lives and is downplayed as unimportant. When the First Presidency tells us that our hymn book should sit on the shelf next to our scriptures shouldn't that tell us something?
ReplyDeleteI grew up in a musical family, too, and totally agree that music is a wonderful way of communication.
ReplyDeleteI teach 2nd grade, also!
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Wow, that's a really great tribute to your father.
ReplyDeleteI love music and listen to it all day at work and while I'm home sans TV. I listen to almost anything, even when I'm writing. And lyrics don't bother me while writing, as I get into the flow of the writing I tune out the lyrics.