Creating a musical journey; My goal for the new year

Let’s talk about it, because music, as I will always say "it’s that one thing that binds us all together". Whether it’s blasting Kissdaniels songs , or humming those soulful Asa's music, or joining the church choir to give GOD the loudest praise, one way or the other, music will always find its way into our lives.

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To be honest, music has always been my abode. It’s where I go when I’m feeling down, when I’m celebrating, or even when I just want to vibe. But this year, I told myself, “Milliracle (my nickname), this is enough, just being a fan of music should stop, do some the with it (music). And sincerely, taking your time to think things over and reason, I did and found out that music is more than just noise, it is a therapy, a mood booster, a way to express emotions words can’t even carry. So this new year I have decided to set some serious goals for myself, it might be fun also though, lets see.

Firstly, about instruments, countless times have I stared at a guitar, keyboard and thought, “One day, I will learn to play this”. And I have had that thought over a thousand times, and this year, I’m finally picking up the guitar. Though I have my doubt's and fears, somethings like, will my fingers hurt at first? Will my neighbors ask me to stop disturbing them while practicing?. But I decided already, I already thought of all what I might face when learning and I will definitely push through.

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Next is singing. Yes, you read it right, singing, you want to ask if I can sing right, well, who told you I can’t, okay, maybe I’m not like Teni or Fireboy, or those examples are too big for me, but who says I can’t learn, there are some vocal training videos on Youtube I have been watching, sometimes I see them make son kind of weird faces while saying some sounds or is it note or words and let me tell you, it’s hilarious. Want to know if am improving? Try visiting me when am in the bathroom, not a joke, sincerely, even I know my bathroom voice has improved, thats where I try my different sounds and voices and I can say my performances are improving. Don't laugh as I am not aiming for the Grammy, well not yet, smiles. But for mow somewhere I can sing and people won't cover their ears...thats a start.

Another goal this year is to experience music outside the usual. Nigeria is full of talented artists and underrated genres, talking about highlife, Afrobeatz, fuji, and juju music. This year, I want to go to more live shows, connect with local artists, and attend concerts. And if peradventure I later end up on stage singing or dancing zanku(a Nigerian dance step) with my two legs going up and down, please, I beg you, don’t laugh, at least too much.

And music can be very personal. Sometimes it’s just you, your headphones, and the worls. This year, I’m creating a playlist for every mood. My happy mood, would have it's playlist, the lovey lovey mood would have its own, the sad mood, heartbreak mood, and the motivation mood, those ones that will keep me going , you know, music has a way of speaking directly to the heart, and I want to intentionally use it to shapen my year.

Imagine me posting a video of myself playing guitar, singing, or just vibing to some music on my WhatsApp status. People will be like, “Ah, Milliracle, we didn’t know you had this talent". Well let me not dwell on this, I know some of you will come for my voice, but, small small and little by little we make sure to keep going.

So, this year, you too, try learning to play an instrument, join a choir, start a band with friends. Whatever it is, Milliracle is encouraging you to go for it. Music is not just for the professionals, it’s for anyone willing to feel, live, and let it move them.

As for me, I’m ready to. If you see me randomly humming on the street, just know I already told you ahead. Make up your mind, there's still time. This year, we’re not just listening to music; we’re living it.

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