Blues Music Personal Statement

Blues music is something that has moved me from a very young age. The authenticity and soul of the blues is something I instantly connected with growing up. Watching the true legends of blues music, like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton, play their guitars with effortless expression is inspiring. They successfully combined the creativity of Jimi Hendrix with the intensity of Albert King, but managed to execute each bend and vibrato with the sophistication of a world class jazz musician. They were masters of their craft and influenced me to become a musician. An immense amount of time and dedication is required to attain their level of musicianship, and they have taught me that playing guitar is as much visual as it is physical. A guitarist must be capable of picturing the fretboard in their mind and its’ relationship to the shapes of scales and modes. Choosing the correct notes from these shapes, while seamlessly playing over a chord progression, is what gives music the power to express emotion without words. …show more content…
I excelled in courses like gross anatomy where the material was presented in a visual manner. I enjoyed studying the relationship between structure and function and distinguishing pathology from normal findings. Identifying abnormalities in radiologic imaging provided a similar sense of fulfillment during my clinical clerkships. I was captivated by the attention to detail required to correctly navigate each radiologic study. I also enjoyed the teamwork and communication between radiologists and other physicians. Technology has greatly facilitated the diagnosis and management of medical conditions, and radiologists are trusted to provide guidance and suggest alternative diagnostic modalities when traditional methods prove inconclusive. Having the opportunity to participate in patient care from such a unique standpoint is