My World Music Day Revelation: How a Mended Guitar Tuned My Mood

Mended Guitar Tuned My Mood

Alright, my wonderful listeners, gather ’round! I just had to share a l ittle story from my end.

You know me, I love dabbling in things. And lately, my old acoustic guitar has been calling to me from its corner.

So, on World Music Day, in the spirit of celebrating all things melodic, I decided to pull it out. I dusted it off, got ready to strum… and oh, the disappointment!

See, acoustic guitars are wonderfully temperamental creatures, especially here in our climate. Being made primarily of wood, they’re susceptible to all sorts of atmospheric shenanigans.

And my poor guitar? It had clearly taken a beating from the weather. The notes sounded dull, a bit flat, and frankly, just not right.

It was like trying to sing a happy song through a blocked nose – the essence was there, but the sparkle was gone.

I tried a few chords, grimaced, and put it back, feeling a tiny pang of sadness. My World Music Day jam session was a bust!

But, as a wise person once said, never underestimate a good repair job! I sent it off to get some TLC, and after a little waiting, it came back to me. And oh, what a difference a proper mending makes!

The moment I strummed that first chord, a pure, resonant sound filled the room. It was like the guitar had taken a deep, satisfied breath and decided to sing its heart out.

Watch me playing guitar

I played for a good while, letting the notes just flow, and it hit me, not for the first time, but with renewed clarity: Music truly is the biggest mood impactor on the planet.

Seriously, think about it. You can be having the absolute worst day – traffic was a nightmare (or “Snail Hour” as we recently discussed!), work stress is piling up, your phone just decided to die.

But then, you put on that one song. Or you pick up an instrument and let your fingers dance across the strings. And magically, sometimes instantly, your mood shifts.

That melancholic tune can help you process feelings you didn’t even know were there. An upbeat track can instantly inject energy and optimism into your veins.

A soothing melody can calm a frazzled mind better than any meditation app. It’s like magic, isn’t it? It bypasses all the logic, all the rational thought, and goes straight for the heart, for the soul.

So, my dear listeners, this World Music Day (and every day after it!), let this be my little reminder to you: Always keep music a special place in your life. Don’t let the weather-worn parts of life dampen your spirit. Find your song, play your tune, or simply listen.

Because in its powerful embrace, you’ll always find a way to shift your mood, find your rhythm, and truly feel alive.

What’s your go-to song when you need a mood shift? Share it with me in the comments! Let’s build a playlist of mood-magicians!