Composing

So... I started my own arrangement of a hymn!! It's very exciting. And it MAKES SENSE. It's so crazy how knowing music theory is the key to writing music... I guess that's not crazy. Quite the opposite actually. ;) Haha. I love theory. I love knowing not only how to read music, but how music works! Why it does what it does. Knowing the rules of music is key in following/breaking the rules. So that it's done properly. WOO! I am just way too excited. Just one step closer to fulfilling my music dreams.

Music has actually helped me in more ways then I ever imagined. Every time I walk away from listening to uplifting music or playing the piano/violin/cello, I have so much motivation and determination to be better. To be better at reading scriptures daily or being more humble. Usually when I think of those things and how I need to improve, I just get discouraged. But when uplifting music is a part of my day, I have such a positive outlook on life! And I know it's because that uplifting music brings the spirit into my home and heart.

The main thing music has done for me is made me feel so much gratitude for every single thing I have. I am so blessed! I have an amazing husband who loves and treasures me. My family is just awesome. ;) They are my support and I love them so much. I am eternally grateful for all they did and do for me. My in-laws rock this world. I'm so grateful to have the relationships with them that I do. :) My piano mentor. He is.... I don't even know the word. Every time I walk away from a lesson with him the words "mind=blown" come to mind. Haha he is incredible! His talent is out of this world. Literally. He is so in-tune with the spirit and focused on the Savior that every lesson I have with him is always exactly what I need. And I walk away feeling a little more spiritually fed.. through music. :)

There are so many more things I am grateful for. The list could go on forever. I am so blessed to have the family I have, the relationships and friendships that I have, the talents that I have and the love that I have. :D

PS In case you were wondering, the hymn I chose to arrange is 'I Know That My Redeemer Lives'. I bare my testimony best through music. This song testifies of Christ. It's the best way I know how to convey this truth; that He lives.

More Music, More Gratitude

Gratitude, gratitude, gratitude!! That is all I am feeling today. My piano teacher is just... amazing. That's the only word I can think of! A-maz-ing. True story. And today, when I was driving home from my piano lesson, the Spirit overcame me and I was so full of gratitude for the time my teacher is taking to teach me. He is limited in his time to only be able to teach a few students. I feel so blessed to be one of those students! He is such a devoted teacher and I know he is the key to helping me accomplish my goals. I LOVE IT! :D Hopefully I will be able to blow everyone's brains with my awesome music talents ;) Teh heh... Not really. But I am getting better! And more confident. I know I have a gift, and I know I need to share it, and use it to help share the Gospel. What better way to share the Gospel then through the Spirit? (Is there any other way? O.o) I'm excited to work towards composing music through the Spirit and strengthening my talents. :)

Trials and Gratitude

Trials come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. And they can hurt.. All I know is I have amazing people in my life who love and care for me enough to help me in those hard times.

#1 is my Heavenly Father and my Savior. They are always there, knowing what pain i'm in. I know I can turn to them for love, comfort and guidance, always.

 #2 is my Mother. :) Who doesn't love their mother? She is so amazing and I couldn't ask for a better Mom. I want to be like her when I grow up. She cares and I know it. THANK YOU, MOM!

#3 is my Mother. Hehe My second mom. My mother-in-law, Deb. She always knows exactly what to say to feed my squishy, blue heart, especially when it's aching. She is always there for me. THANK YOU, DEB!

#4 is my friend from work, Hollie. She is just awesome. She always knows how to make me laugh and I know I can confide in her. THANK YOU, HOLLIE!