Why Is Music Important To Me

In my life, there have been many different experiences that have shaped and molded me into the person that I am today. I have to believe that music has played an important role in forming the essence of who I am. Three of the most important things that music has taught me are the importance of family, how to be dedicated, and how music can affect one’s spirituality. Music has opened many doors for me, and it has allowed me to view life in different ways than most people my age are able to. Music is organized noise, but it will never be just that; music speaks the language of the soul, and I believe it has made me a better person today. Music has been of utmost importance to my family, long before I was born. My grandmother, Debbie, was in a Southern Gospel band, the Wates Family. For many years, they travelled to different churches, spreading their message to those who would listen. My mother also had the privilege of traveling with them, which instilled in her a love for music at a young age. This led to my mother singing in church at three years old, only stopping for a brief instance when …show more content…
I spent hours upon hours learning dance routines, counting music in eight-counts, and even competing with the routines that I had learned. Personally, I knew that it was my duty to the team to learn my part and to perform to the best of my ability, so I put every ounce of effort that I had into the musical aspects of cheerleading. As a senior, I was given the opportunity to be a majorette, which was a dream come true for me. There were many long hours that I put into twirling my batons to the music, but every hour I spent paid off on the football field when I performed on Friday nights. When the lights were shining on me, and the band was playing their Elvis Presley music, I soaked up every minute in the spotlight, because I knew my hard work was paying off in those