Music is My Happy Place

Nothing makes a musician happier than to play their instrument. Non-musicians can relate to this in some way when they listen to music.

Music has a way to take you to another place. It's an escape from the hustle and bustle of life's challenges and stressors.

I’m a pretty busy person, and I've let my schedule dictate when and how often I play my instruments. Not anymore.

One thing I’ve noticed at the beginning of 2020 is I find more time to play. Instead of getting on Netflix, my stringed friends are ready for me. Even late at night I get so captured playing I don't want to stop that euphoric feeling. 

Just picking up an instrument and playing it has a calming effect, especially after a long, stress-filled day. 

As an instructor, I emphasize the importance for my students to practice their instrument. The more you practice, the more of a happy place it'll become.

As a songwriter, the more I play the more song ideas I'll come up with no matter what kind of mood I’m in. 

In fact more streaming companies such as Spotify are creating “mood” playlists. There was a time that music was categorized by genre, and still is, but more listeners are searching music by mood. 

If you think about it it makes sense. You want to listen to music that either relates to your current mood, or perhaps listen to music that can affect your mood–say from being sad to happy. 

Music is an experience that feeds your emotions. More people are picking up a new instrument. It's no wonder my lesson schedule keeps filling up because more people also want to experience the joyousness of playing music.

Summer of 2019 I picked up a ukulele for the first time. Then in early 2020 I had a yearning to learn the mandolin. They are so much fun to play! 

The more I play my instruments the more it makes me happy. Sometimes I don’t get home from lessons until late, but it doesn’t slow me down one bit from playing them. 

No matter how busy I am, I know music will always be my Happy Place.

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