My passion for music started back when I was in the 6th grade. My sister had joined my middle school's band class and she told me about the class and how it was so amazing. When I was in 5th grade, I had two choices for an elective. Either band class or the wheel (a combination of health, computer and p.e. class) and I only knew about the band class and all of the wonderful things my sister told me. So, naturally, I chose band class. I didn't know at the time, but I would later be known as a band geek, along with all the other band kids, something my sister failed to mention. It's not important to me now whether I'm called a band geek or not but, at the time, I would've never chose band class had I known that I'd be called a band geek. I'm glad I did end up choosing band because the band instructor opened my eyes to the world of music. His name was Mr. Williams and he is by far one of the most inspirational people I've ever met. He's the one who sparked the passion for music inside of me. Before that, I was content listening to any pop song with a catchy melody. After learning how to play an instrument and how to read and write music I felt like I got to know music on a much more deep and personal level. It's that passion that has lead me to want to know more and more about music.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Why music?
Music has a funny way of making us feel something. For example, when you're at the beach enjoying your day away from the stress of your daily grind, listening some Reggae will make you feel as if you're on a caribbean island and any tension or stress will just melt away. Or let's say you're working hard at the gym. I bet you won't be listening to Classical music, you'll be listening to an electronic dance song with a much faster tempo and loud pounding percussions. You'll need something to motivate you to push through your workout and that electronic dance song has the bass and melodies to do that much better than Classical music. But what is it about the bass and the fast tempo that keeps us motivated? Why is it that Reggae music can be so relaxing? What is the magic behind music? That's what this blog is dedicated to finding out.
My passion for music started back when I was in the 6th grade. My sister had joined my middle school's band class and she told me about the class and how it was so amazing. When I was in 5th grade, I had two choices for an elective. Either band class or the wheel (a combination of health, computer and p.e. class) and I only knew about the band class and all of the wonderful things my sister told me. So, naturally, I chose band class. I didn't know at the time, but I would later be known as a band geek, along with all the other band kids, something my sister failed to mention. It's not important to me now whether I'm called a band geek or not but, at the time, I would've never chose band class had I known that I'd be called a band geek. I'm glad I did end up choosing band because the band instructor opened my eyes to the world of music. His name was Mr. Williams and he is by far one of the most inspirational people I've ever met. He's the one who sparked the passion for music inside of me. Before that, I was content listening to any pop song with a catchy melody. After learning how to play an instrument and how to read and write music I felt like I got to know music on a much more deep and personal level. It's that passion that has lead me to want to know more and more about music.
My passion for music started back when I was in the 6th grade. My sister had joined my middle school's band class and she told me about the class and how it was so amazing. When I was in 5th grade, I had two choices for an elective. Either band class or the wheel (a combination of health, computer and p.e. class) and I only knew about the band class and all of the wonderful things my sister told me. So, naturally, I chose band class. I didn't know at the time, but I would later be known as a band geek, along with all the other band kids, something my sister failed to mention. It's not important to me now whether I'm called a band geek or not but, at the time, I would've never chose band class had I known that I'd be called a band geek. I'm glad I did end up choosing band because the band instructor opened my eyes to the world of music. His name was Mr. Williams and he is by far one of the most inspirational people I've ever met. He's the one who sparked the passion for music inside of me. Before that, I was content listening to any pop song with a catchy melody. After learning how to play an instrument and how to read and write music I felt like I got to know music on a much more deep and personal level. It's that passion that has lead me to want to know more and more about music.
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