Entry #2 The Music In Me

Growing up, I was not a music enthusiast but my father would play the classical masters in order to, according to him, make me smarter. I enjoyed it very much but I did not seek it on my own. It was until he decided to change things up by introducing me to the rock genre, that I was able to see the potential in music.

It was in middle school when I started to listen and really search the genre for bands and styles that I liked. The deafening instruments and hardy lyrics truly resonated with my rebellious middle school mind. Like any other kid my age, I was trying to understand my preteen self and rock music gave me an outlet for those feelings.

In high school, I was shown the hip-hop and rap scene. The rhymes and catchy beats attracted me, who at the time was realizing the significance of growing up in a rough neighborhood. Although, many of the artists may not be suitable for school, the songs that reflected more with me were the ones that told a story.

After high school, the group of people I hung out with was mostly into country. I did not think I would enjoy it at first, but after some time, I came to appreciate the different types of stories and rhythms provided. My friends, who were going to college at the time, would invite me to go line dancing which is where I enjoyed country music to the fullest.

Having listened to a little bit of all types of genres, I honestly feel that music can act as a great way for people of different backgrounds to connect. It is all a matter of finding the artist or song that speaks the best for you. Staying in one genre of music is safe and comforting, but taking in different genres can help us understand each other better.