I speak best through 7 letters: ABCDEFG. The musical alphabet. There is nothing more electrifying than the moment my instrument begins to spark. After hours of practice, perfected sounds from the composer’s mind come together to allow me to speak my own. I envision my music as a river that flows from the instrument to the audience’s ears. This river is composed of the same material as everyone who plays that piece, but it is directed and transformed by me in response to my emotions and inner-thoughts, placing my life’s most vulnerable moments on stage. It had taken years for me to develop the mere capacity to produce vulnerability in my music, but becoming complacent with it was the most difficult yet most imperative part of my journey as a musician.
This comfortability rooted from my first dance class. Shy of “judgmental” eyes, I refused to add style and focused on the steps. Over time, however, the flow of music and the energy of the people around me strengthened my confidence and allowed me to let loose as long as I was following the instructor. Soon, I began to learn dances on my own, and the best part is that I can practice anywhere: in line, at the mall, or while studying. I slowly became confident in revealing my mind through music and dance. …show more content…
One thing I had been missing is the capability to lack thoughts. To be spontaneous and adjust to unpredictability. I loved my music and dance because the results depended on my ability to control the situation. However, provoking the audience with the slight uneasiness of the unexpected is what makes them want to listen, and unfortunately, I myself have never felt this unpredictability in action, until I began to skateboard. When boarding, the excitement comes from barely missing the rock that would have sent me flying into the air or accidentally going down an enormous hill and surviving without bruises and missing
This comfortability rooted from my first dance class. Shy of “judgmental” eyes, I refused to add style and focused on the steps. Over time, however, the flow of music and the energy of the people around me strengthened my confidence and allowed me to let loose as long as I was following the instructor. Soon, I began to learn dances on my own, and the best part is that I can practice anywhere: in line, at the mall, or while studying. I slowly became confident in revealing my mind through music and dance. …show more content…
One thing I had been missing is the capability to lack thoughts. To be spontaneous and adjust to unpredictability. I loved my music and dance because the results depended on my ability to control the situation. However, provoking the audience with the slight uneasiness of the unexpected is what makes them want to listen, and unfortunately, I myself have never felt this unpredictability in action, until I began to skateboard. When boarding, the excitement comes from barely missing the rock that would have sent me flying into the air or accidentally going down an enormous hill and surviving without bruises and missing