Childhood Influnces

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My fascination with music dates back to my early childhood. Songs on the radio, cassette and CD players in my room, and themes from movies and TV. These sources were the first recollections I have. I would dance and sing my heart out. I realized my love for music at and early time (however, I didn't realize I was tone-deaf until later).

Playhouse Disney, Nick Jr., and Saturday morning cartoons fill my head with imagination, melodies and beats. Their shows made me wiggle and laugh. I was entranced by their spell, and nothing would wake me up. I knew every word, rhythm and tune and I could sing along side in tempo.

When the shows went off, I was left my small collection of cassettes, CDs, and VHS movies. Most of my stuff had kiddie songs or programming. Some examples include Old McDonald, Wheels on the Bus, and This Old Man. I would re-watch Disney VHS tapes hundreds of times. My favorites included Mulan, Lion King and An Extreme Goofy Movie.

My family went to church all the time, even if I was unwilling at first. As a child my attention span would only last until the end of praise and worship. Hearing the choir, and band set off an explosion in me. People would sing and clap in joy, while I tapped on the pews along with the drummer. The best part of church was Sunday school, because it was the only time I could stay awake. We you learn praise songs and I would still be singing on the ride home.

That is how I started my involvement in music as a child. It grew from those things and helped to transform me into the musician that I am today. Those experiences still affect my tastes creativity in the present time.