music.
I've loved music since I was a kid. I can play the guitar, bass, drums, piano, flute, saxophone, trumpet and a variety of percussion instruments. It's so much fun! It's also a great way to connect your mind (e.g. both parts of your brain) and your body. For instance, many people who play instruments are essentially ambidextrous.
It takes a lot to impress me, musically. If there is just a drum and a voice, I usually get bored. I enjoy listening to music with guitar, bass, drums and vocals. I also enjoy instrumental music, especially when I want to clear my mind.
Music is a great medium for art and communication. Have you ever written a song or
poem? Have you ever tried? Why not try today? Many people find writing music and poetry to be a fantastic outlet and a productive way to help articulate their thoughts and feelings.
If you want to learn how to improvise on guitar or bass, check out this book. It'll have you jammin' in no time. It's based on a system I developed to help guitar and bass players improvise.
concerts.
When is the last time you went to a
concert? If it wasn't
this year, why? Support the bands you like by seeing them in
concert. In this age of file sharing, it's essential to go
to shows. Don't put it off forever because you never know
when you're favorite bands will stop playing. Seize the day.
There is nothing quite like live music! Did you know you
can easily Like bands in Ticketmaster.com and they'll email
you when they're coming to your town?
volume.
When you attend concerts and play very loud music, you
need to protect your hearing. When your ears buzz for hours,
that means you've damaged your hearing. The ear plugs above
are epic because they filter the distorted highs and lows
and they let just enough of the right sounds in. By filting the extremely loud sounds, these earplugs make the show sound great in normal volume).
Check out Etymotic's web site for details. They're around $10 for a pair and totally worth it. Hearing damage is cumulative and can be permanent.