Music is Medicine: Live Music and Wellness
When I was about 15 years old, I went to my first live concert and I’ve been in love with live music ever since.
I used to wait exclusively for my favorite artists to go on tour, but now I’m willing to tag along with my friends to any concert in the area— as long as I know a few songs. There's something about hearing your favorite songs performed live that is such a life-changing experience. Not only are concerts amazing memories, but they are also good for your mental health. Here are a few reasons why you should buy the tickets!
Stress Relief
Music has been proven to help reduce stress. Live music allows you to truly feel the music around you and is a much more immersive experience than simply listening with headphones. Personally, singing music out loud is my favorite form of therapy. Concerts are the perfect place to lose your voice screaming the lyrics to your favorite songs.
Connection
Concerts connect people in so many ways. The strangers around you don’t know who you are or where you're from, but the entire crowd shares one thing in common— a love for music. Listening to music in this setting creates a sense of community, especially when you can hear the power of so many voices singing along. Also, going to concerts with your friends allows you to bond and create shared memories together.
Memories
I have had so many great memories at concerts: from the first time I got to see my favorite artist live, to the spontaneity of buying front-row tickets at the box office. It is always fun to reminisce while looking back on the photos and videos from those nights. I have had countless concerts where I was left speechless, and not just because I was hoarse from singing. Your experiences with music can have a great impact on your life.
I deeply encourage you to check out what concerts or live music is happening in your area. This is your sign to buy the tickets!
Be well, Auburn.
Born in Connecticut, raised in Marietta, Georgia, Erika is a sophomore studying graphic design. Once stepping foot on campus, she immediately knew Auburn was her home. She has goals to pursue branding and package design in hopes someday to be seeing her work on the shelves of Target or other big box stores.
Outside of school, she loves driving around singing music over her radio, lounging around the house with her roommates, or spending time with her friends playing pick-up games. Erika loves to create and share her passion for art with others, even selling her artwork on Redbubble. And when she isn’t sketching, she is most likely getting in a workout between classes. Her love of sports and fitness has been unwavering ever since she was a kid. Playing three varsity level sports in high school, including volleyball, lacrosse, and swim, she has always been on the move. There is almost no sport she hasn’t tried yet!
