Hello everyone!!
I am really in need of advice!
I’m reaching out because I have a deep, almost spiritual connection with music that I’ve felt since I was a child. It almost hurts! Music for me isn’t just about listening to songs or understanding lyrics—it's about feeling the melodies and harmonies physically and emotionally. I can almost track where certain melodies resonate within my body, but it doesn’t translate into dancing or movement. It’s more like an internal experience, a profound sensation that I find hard to understand.
I don’t play any instruments, I've tried many times but always failed. I’ve been told that I have a good ear and can pick up tunes easily. I’ve recently felt a strong urge to dive deeper into music, to understand it more like a composer would. I want to learn music theory, how to read notes, and eventually compose my own music I guess. I’m not sure where to start—should I take piano lessons to build a foundation in music theory, or is there a more tailored approach that would suit my unique connection with music? I also have a synthesizer at home, i don't know if that would help
How should I start this journey? I'm really lost and excited at the same time. Should I focus on learning a specific instrument, or perhaps dive straight into composition and music theory? Are there any resources, courses, or approaches you would recommend for someone like me?
Thank you in advance, fellow Redditors!!
Submitted August 26, 2024 at 04:01PM by Suprasternal-notch https://www.reddit.com/r/Learnmusic/comments/1f1wafs/how_can_i_understand_music_better_and_star/?utm_source=ifttt