Music IS my life

                   Music has played a huge impact on my life. It is safe to say I strive to make music not only my passion but my career as well. I have been a singer since I could talk! My mom has always had music playing and she would only play quality music with good singers because she is a singer too. Every time I would sing she would correct me, which drove me crazy in the moment but I thank her for it now. Music has been a huge part of my life since I was born because my family has been so musical. As I stated previously, my mom is a singer, my dad's brother is an amazing drummer and his wife is a singer as well, and my Grandpa is a singer and plays the guitar. Singing and performing music for me is so freeing and honest. I have never felt more at home, comfortable, confident and powerful then when I'm on stage singing a beautiful song I believe in. I also write songs and that is a very therapeutic experience. My music isn't the only part that is important to me. I am rarely not listening to music. There is a song for every feeling and every day that passes. It is so comforting to find a song that someone else out in the world wrote that says exactly how you feel. It makes me feel like I'm not alone in this moment or in this feeling and that is a beautiful thing. I am very open minded when it comes to music. I like all types of music because each different type of music paints a different perspective or a different view but it is all expressions of art. Music has the power to alter my mood in such a real and drastic way, for example; When I am trying to get over a boy or a relationship that had to end I can listen to "Best Days of Your Life" by Kellie Pickler and go from crying to smiling and laughing in a matter of moments. Music is the most powerful art form in the world. I can not imagine life without music as a prominent element of society. Music has complete control over my life. I remember, a while back, I was having a fight with a guy and made a mix that consisted of songs that would empower me and strengthen me like "I'm Done" by Jo Dee Messina and "A Little Bit Stronger" by Sara Evans and other songs of the sort, and I brought it to work with me so I could make it through the work day without letting my sadness get the best of me. As far as a daily routine, I refuse to work out without my ipod because my body can last longer if it is working out to an up beat and words that push me. Music is also used as a powerful form of communication. Taylor Swift writes songs about real people in her life that she wants to get a message to. Green Day likes to make political statements as well as U2 and so many other famous musicians. Famous singers and bands use their public attention to draw attention to matters that are important because a message in the form of a song can spread like wild fire; far and fast. In conclusion, Music is life for me and so many other passionate people in the world. This theme has given me the chance to really realize how much music effects my life, as well as the rest of the world. Without music the world would empty, as would I.