Dissect The Music, You'll Be Okay

At least Sarah understands. <3 Take the song apart, and put it back together again.

Feel the music.

Listen to the lyrics. Apply them like they're coming from your own mouth. Or you're best friend's.

Focus. Guitar chords, drum beats... the way the voice strains or relaxes.

The note change in every instrument, voice, guitar, piano, violins, bass... Every instrument involved.

Pay attention to the drummer. He's one of the most important parts of the music. Listen to how the bass hits at every perfect moment to make you FEEL something. Pay attention to which part is being hit, and think of speeds.

Hear the emotion behind every word sung. The way it's sung is important to how the message comes through.

Or the air intake between phrases. Or the way the words trail off with a heavy breath at the end.

Notice all rhythms, and how perfectly they combine. 

Hear the harmonies when more than one voice is singing.

Think of the story behind the song. Think of YOUR story behind the song... How different or similar they are.

Remember the song wasn't just written for the artist.. It was written for you too. They understand how you feel.. They're here for you. You're NEVER alone.