Category: Hobby

When listening to a music concert for children, people see all of the children in the band and choir with their faces glowing like stars and their ears perked to the director. Music enhances the quality of life; consequently, many people don’t understand how important music is in a young persons life (SP 1a). Why…

My own life has been one of unique experiences, challenges, and development. Throughout my childhood, I have learned the importance of strong relationships and gained knowledge, and wisdom from my elders, parents, and peers. I have done this through my experiences playing high school sports and the challenges that I have faced doing these activities.…

Self-defense is the ability to defend yourself when in danger. In the unpredictable world in which we live, a person can find himself in situations where he must defend himself. Self-defense is nothing more than a collection of physical techniques used to protect yourself from an attack. To protect oneself from being harmed, injured, or…

Music is my life. That is a fact simply stated. Looking back on my life so far that is the only one that is consistent and significant to me. Everything I did incorporate and revolves around the art of music. Raised in a household where music was always present, it was easy to develop an…

As a young child I remember being passionate about playing the piano and music. But of course like every other person one must learn how to play and understand music itself. I have not learned how to read sheet music quite well, and is something that I lack in. I spent most of my time…

The captivating sounds that can be made by eighty-eight black and white keys were what started my love for playing the piano. Whether it be Chopins rubato or Schuberts modulations, my fascination with the instrument has never gone away. It all started with my mother and my first-grade music teacher, Mr. Manges. My mom grew…

Are you planning to watch a movie this weekend? When I think of watching a movie, the first thing that comes to my mind is whether to go to a movie theater or watch it online at home. There is no doubt that watching movies in a cinema has its charm. The big screen, enthusiastic…

The last note resonated across the hall as I closed my eyes and lifted my hands in the air. The concert hall erupted with cheers and applause, and waves of emotions came rushing to me: excitement, joy, pride. The entire audience had their attention on me, and I began to tear up as I took…

My fingers were flowing freely over the smooth keys – 52 white, 36 black – as if they were masterminds and my fingers were puppets floating freely above each key. My eyes were fixated on the black and white pages before me. I was tired but unable to stop. It was like a spell was…

The Hindu goddess Saraswati is depicted with a veena, a stringed instrument prevalent in Carnatic music, in her hand. A gentle twang of the veena reverberates in the mind and in the soul. It is a symbol of how music, when rendered in a manner similar to the goddess herself, can touch hearts for many…