My Musical History

In the first grade, I was inspired to take up the piano by Elton John. My dad used to listen to him all the time when I was little. My dad's interest in Elton John's music led me to take interest not only in Elton John's style of music but the fact that he was actually creating it. My thoughts and feelings about music have greatly changed since I first began my musical saga. It is true that most people's opinion on everything changes as you grow from childhood to each new stage of your life. I can't say exactly why I liked music so much as a child. Probably because I don't remember why. I do know that music gives people an indescribable joy and energy when the right song hits the right emotion. Music has that power on every person of every age. Maybe music was just something to dance to in first grade, something that just brought entertainment. But like I said, opinions change.
I've been playing the piano for 12 years now. I use the piano for not only entertainment now but as a way to let out all the emotions that build up inside me. I had always wanted to weild the power of music. To play what brought people so much comfort and happiness. Music has the power to touch the soul and send your mind on a journey to unrealistic places. I admired Elton John's ability to possess such beauty as music but now I too am able use music's power. Besides just playing the piano, I also enjoy composing songs. Composing songs is difficult, especially recording them since...I don't know how to. I compose songs all the time but usually forget most of them.
In 6th grade I began to learn another intsrument. I started to learn how to play the Tenor saxophone. Starting with my grandpa, my dad's side of the family has played the alto saxophone and passed down the same saxophone to each generation. In sixth grade I decided to break that tradition. I am currently playing the tenor saxophone in every band event known to man that Daviess County High School has to offer. I plan on minoring in music in college. Music has brought me joy and my plan is to expand on what I've learned to better share that joy with others. If not for Elton John, I may never have know the thrill of working alongside music.