Music

I've always been into music, but singing was something that came to me in high school.  My senior year I was the lead percussionist in my high school band, but didn't participate in pep band, because I was managing basketball at the time.  Back to my original point, when in high school I struggled to fit in, I had good friends, but still spent a good chunk of time by myself.  I've never had much of social life, and don't drink, so I didn't get invited to many parties.  So, while everybody was out partying I was driving around in my car listening to music.

This tradition continued into college and still happens today, but I do it home instead of in the car.  When I sing, I've always really tried to match the pitch and sound of a song and until recently never realized that I was actually getting better at this.  Most people had told me that I wasn't very good, but this last summer I went to visit one of my best friends and his in-laws.  I was just singing along to the music like I always do, when for the first time, people actually told me I was good and actually wanted me to enter a talent show that was going on.  I didn't because I wasn't ready at the time and I didn't really have that much confidence and I'm not sure that I even do now.  I am getting more confident though and believing that I might actually be good at this.

Now I'm not saying that I think I could ever be a big time singer, but I've always thought it would be cool to be in a local band that played bars on the weekend.  This would be fun for me, because I wouldn't have to drink but I would still feel like I fit in.  My friends have always done their best to make me feel like it's cool that I'm not drinking, but when you're the only one in the group, it just feels weird.  I could change, but why would I want too, I love who I am and I won't change for anyone.

So, what kind of music would sing?  Country, of course!!!  I'm sure most of you know, I love country music, but I'm not sure you all know why I do.  I love it, because I think that's where most of the real artists are, they aren't all fake, poppy or especially autotune (which I hate).  Music has to have a feeling, it comes from pain, heartache, joy and just life in general.  You have to draw from something, and I feel like I've had enough of all this in my life to really put feeling into my singing.  Nothing is better than just a singer and their guitar, because that's where you can separate the real singers from the wannabes.

This last part is why I love the show the Voice.  If you've never seen the voice, which you really should, there are 4 coaches and they have their backs to the contestants as the audition.  If they like what you sound like, they press their button and you're on their team.  If more than one coach turns their chair, it's the contestant's choice of which coach they want.  I love that it's purely based on voice, not appearance.  When people look at me they probably wouldn't think I had a deep singing voice, but just give me a chance and I think you'll be surprised.  Thanks for reading.