Too often, we get so caught up in the day-to-day stresses of life—work issues, taking care of family and taking care of friends—that we forget to take care of ourselves. Music can help heal you emotionally and physically. Here are just a few ways to harness the healing power of melody.
Play That Funky Music
Music can help us escape ourselves as we get caught up in a driving rhythm or a sultry voice. Put on your favorite CD and pump up the volume. Or let your feelings guide you in a varied mix of artists and styles.
Sing Your Own Special Love Song
Unlocking the music inside you is even easier when you learn to play an instrument or sing a tuneful song. Whether you're beating on the drum all day or lending your voice to a church choir, making your own special song can provide an emotional release and build your self-confidence.
High School—And Other—Musicals
Chicago has a wide array of concerts, clubs and musical theatre for any taste. Treat yourself to a night or afternoon out to get caught up in the sounds of the city, whether it's at a theatre, a club or a church.
Be True To Your School
On the North Side, there are many opportunities to take a seminar or a music appreciation class. Through exposure to various types of music and their roots, you may even gain an appreciation for genres you knew nothing about previously.
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