MUSIC IS MORE THAN JUST SOUND

Today, my dream came true. I have two awesome close friends that play guitar. I've jammed with both separately and the music we make is so awesome. Then it hit me. "What if I brought my two awesome guitar friends together? Wow the music they could make!!!!!!!" I mentioned this idea to both of them a few times and they seemed interested but it just never happened. Too much life happening you know /: but it did today.

Cole and I were trying to make a cover but nothing seemed to click. Next thing I knew, Brandon was at my front door. Cole and I tried this song called "How Deep Is Your Love" but I couldn't get the melody right so we pushed it aside. For some reason, I knew it once Brandon tried it. Oh gracious it's such a beautiful song. I got super excited because Cole mentioned a three part harmony in the chorus and, if you didn't see my little info page, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THREE-PART HARMONIES AHHJJGGGHHHH. Unanimously, we agreed to make a cover and it happened. As of now, I am listening to our cover on repeat because it's just so wonderful.

"Okay so what? Alright cool you made a cover and it sounds nice" is probably what you're thinking. I want to tell you about what this cover made me realize.

This is old but it always gets to me. Every time I make really nice music like that I can't help but think about how wondrous music is. The people it's allowed me to meet. The feelings I've been able to feel. Sometimes it feels like a dream. With music, I've made so many friends. People who also have the same passion for music like me if not more. It's definitely a blessing God has gifted to me. When my heart gets heavy, I listen to the covers I made with my friends and I swear Jesus is blessing me twofold because my burden is lifted. I smile and reminisce on the moments as I made such beautiful music. It cures my sadness. When I think about it, I love the idea that this person chose to spend their time and talent with me. To let their soul coincide with mine. They chose to sit down with me and put the world aside for a moment. But personally, my favorite part about music is not only making it but experiencing it. Listening to the brilliant lyrics of a handwritten song or a really good Jesus song always provokes my heart. Often times, when I hear an awesome Jesus song, I'd like break. Then when I get super emotional I'm flooded with tears. My heart reaches a really vulnerable state and it's like my soul pours out. I get a brief break from the hurt and it feels so good. Sometimes, when I'd be in this state, there would be people around me. Instantly, they'd reach out to me with open arms and this person would hold me. Wow.

Music is my remedy. Medicine for my bruised soul. I mean that with every fiber of my being. During the day, my shoulders would be heavy, back sore, heart broken, soul as empty as a void. Or maybe everything went wrong. Another mistake to add on the list. But I would pull up my voice memos, pick a raw unposted cover, and my heart would be filled with love again. Every time I make music, my heart gets bigger and it's like I learn to love again. I learn to live again. A second chance at happiness.

Whether you're tone deaf or not, try harmonizing with someone. I swear it makes you feel some type of way if you hit it just right. If you can play an instrument, play it to your heart's content. Play with others. If you're broken, this could be your healing. Like it is for me. Give it a try.

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How Deep Is Your Love by PJ Morton//All I Want by Kodaline//A Choral Fanfare by John Rutter