Hey there, lovely people! đ¸
Itâs Mimi here, and today I want to take you on a special journeyâone thatâs been filled with ups, downs, and a whole lot of music. If you told me when I was 8 years old that a guitar would become my best friend, I would have probably laughed in your face! But life has a funny way of surprising us, doesnât it?
I remember when I got my first guitar. I was 8, and honestly, I hated it at first. It was awkward, my fingers hurt, and the strings made these weird sounds that were nothing like the music I loved listening to. I was ready to give up after just a few tries, but my mom, being the amazing woman she is, encouraged me to keep going. âJust give it a go,â sheâd say, and so I did. Slowly but surely, those weird sounds turned into something resembling music, and before I knew it, I was hooked.
Fast forward to today, and I now have three beautiful guitarsâeach one with its own personality. My most recent addition is an electric guitar, and oh my goodness, what a game-changer! The first time I plugged it in and strummed, I felt this surge of energy that I canât even describe. Itâs like the guitar has a life of its own, and together, we create something powerful and real.
But it doesnât stop there. Recently, I bought a recording soundboard, which has opened up a whole new world for me. Iâve been recording beats and experimenting with different sounds, and itâs been such an exciting journey. Iâm itching to share my music with the world, but Iâm not sure how to go about it. Should I start a SoundCloud? A YouTube channel? Or maybe just keep it personal and share it here on my blog? Decisions, decisions!
Beyond the technical side of things, music has been so much more than just a hobby for meâitâs been my therapy. Growing up with autism, I often felt like I was in my own world, struggling to connect with people and make sense of the chaos around me. But when I picked up my guitar, everything seemed to fall into place. The strumming, the melodies, the rhythmâit all made sense in a way that words never could. Music became my voice when I couldnât find the words, my comfort when I felt overwhelmed, and my joy on the tough days.
In the past year, Iâve taken my love for music to the next level by starting to learn music theory at a music school. Itâs been a whole new adventure, diving into the nuts and bolts of how music works. I wonât lie, itâs been challenging, but also incredibly rewarding. Understanding the theory behind what Iâve been doing instinctively for years has given me a deeper appreciation for the art of music, and Iâm excited to keep learning and growing.
Music has truly been a lifeline for me, helping me navigate the struggles and celebrate the victories. And now, Iâm thrilled to share this part of my journey with you. Whether youâre here because you love music, or youâre just curious about my story, I hope youâll find something that resonates with you.
So, what do you think? Should I take the leap and share my beats with the world? If youâve got any advice, Iâd love to hear it!
Until next time, keep strumming and keep smiling. đśđ
Love,
Mimi
