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Musically Ungifted

I’m really in love with this season of American Idol. I originally only wanted to watch when I found out Jessica was going to be on there, but I’m really enjoying it a lot. I think everyone on the show is so talented and entertaining. My favorites are Jessica, of course, and also Phillip. I really like that guy a lot. I think he has a very distinct sound that you either love or hate. I happen to love it. Especially this past week. He was so good.

Between watching American Idol and Glee, I’m really disappointed that I’m not musically gifted. I want to grab one of those Open Labs Keyboards and do a stripped down version of one of my favorite songs too! I guess for now I just have to settle for watching people who are musically gifted. I am determined to learn to play the guitar and keyboard one day though. That’s my dream!

How Will I Know…

I’m a huge fan of Glee, and when this video showed up in my subscription box I just knew I had to post it. After I watched it about 10 times first, of course. I think this is one of the best Glee performances ever. I love that they did this a capella and so stripped down. This also happens to be my 4 favorite characters on the show, and arguably the 4 best singers. Darren (Blaine) is great too, of course, but he wouldn’t have been good for this. Their voices sound so great together. Can’t wait to see the full Whitney tribute episode next week!

No Surprises Here…

I was surfing the Internet this morning, which lead me to the conclusion that some sort of country music awards must have aired last night. Every entertainment site I go to has a picture of Taylor Swift with her fake surprised face. Don’t get me wrong, I actually love Taylor Swift and country music, but it’s so boring. The award shows I mean. Taylor Swift always wins the big award of the night and is completely shocked and overwhelmed. Really? Practice a new face, girl!

The other big winners are never a shock either. You always know Taylor, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton will win the biggest or most awards. Is it even surprising? It’s not like pop music where there are more choices. Sometimes Beyonce wins, sometimes Gaga, sometimes Katy Perry, sometimes Rihanna. Who knows. I like that better than knowing who’s going to win every time. Unless it’s Adele. She should win everything, every time. No questions!

Music Bug

I subscribe to a ton of musicians on YouTube, and every time I watch an acoustic video I’m bit by this music bug. It’s a music bug that tells me I should learn to play the guitar or piano like I’ve always wanted to. Then the reality of how hard it would be to learn to play an instrument sets in and I’m talked out of the idea. I really wish I could gather the nerve to at least try. It’s something that I think about so much.

Realistically, playing the guitar would be better for me since I don’t have the money or room for a piano. Although buying a Roland keyboard would be a great option since keyboards are way more convenient than a piano. Hopefully I will get a chance to learn to play at least one of my favorite instruments before it’s too late.