Music has been called the universal language of the world, the ultimate form of expression, the strongest form of mind control, and many other extravagant things.  This has not been my experience.  To me, music has always been a thing in the background.  As a small child, I learned how to play the piano, and then the saxophone.  I took mandatory music and chorus classes through middle school, but dropped everything I could once I entered junior high, and sports became more demanding.  I continued to play in the school band to complete my art credit, but my saxophone entered the school building on the first day of classes and didn't leave until summer break.  I've always been interested in music, from the way it makes one feel to the enjoyment of playing it, to remixing it and "distributing" it to others, but I've never really had the opportunity to pursue it.  Needless to say, I'm no virtuoso. Yet.

I've grown up listening to music, whether it's my mother practicing for a concert, driving in the car, or a pump up mix before a game. I've experienced the power of second hand music, and I'm excited to finally take the plunge and fully immerse myself in music.  I've talked to friends who are very intensive musicians, and the say the feeling they experience from playing music is like nothing else in the world.  I hope to finally reach this level and record it.  Second hand stories are great, but nothing is like experiencing something for yourself.  Athletes get old and retire, actors and actresses mature and start to do fewer and fewer films.  Only musicians regularly continue to perform and perfect their craft until they are physically unable to continue, or they pass on.

I now have the opportunity to explore various branches of music that previously I couldn't even think about trying.   This blog will follow my journey through the world of music, attempting to discover what music has to offer and experience the true power it has.  Like professional bands who sample their music on "Second Life," I will be sampling all forms of music that interest me, and accepting any comments, critiques, and suggestions you have to offer.