Medicine of the Mind

   As a music junkie, I find great pleasure in attending concerts, music festivals, and learning new instruments. Music has become part of my life on a day to day basis. I find it is an avenue of escape and stress relief when I exercise. Furthermore, music tends to improve my study habits and minimize stress. Being from Colorado, I have been influenced by and introduced to a wide variety of music. Music ranging from artists like John Mayer, The Lumineers, and Red Hot Chili Peppers to Avicci and Childish Gambino, as well as country like Keith Urban and Josh Turner, have been a significant influence on my music appeal. 

   I have always been taken back by artists whose lyrical expression and unique music form go beyond the norm and truly tap into the audience’s emotions. I believe that music can be one of the best forms of personal therapy and self expression. I can’t even imagine a world without the art of music.

   The next few weeks are going to be bubbling with excitement and anticipation as the infamous Austin City Limits arrives. This year will be my first experience at ACL and I am thrilled for the line up. There are so many amazing bands that will be uniting in one place to spread their talent and love. “It is going to be one for the books,” as Danielle and I always say. 

   College has blessed me with some of the best friends I could ever imagine. I am ecstatic that I will be able to share this experience at the upcoming ACL music festival with my best friend, Danielle. Only having met two years ago, Danielle has acted as a true confidante and has been there for me through thick and thin. We have already shared so many grand and priceless memories together, and I couldn’t have asked for a better friend.

   As senior year races by, it is important that I take every opportunity and experience that comes my way. Danielle shares the same joy and passion in music that I do, and the music festival will be a truly unforgettable time. Thank goodness for Texas; good food, good music, and great friends.

"A painter paints pictures on a canvas.

But musicians paint their pictures on silence."

Leopold Stokowski