Since it's been warm out, little music circles have been popping up all over campus. I love it. I truly believe that music brings happiness to everyone. (Seriously, have you really ever heard someone say that they DON'T like music at all? No, that's ridiculous). Even if you don't join in the jam, you have to admit that a smile creeps across your face when you walk by one of these groups.
Anyway, I have had the distinct pleasure of playing with several of these groups across campus. Most recently, I have enjoyed playing with 5 or 6 guys who meet every day at around 5 at the little alcove on campus side college right near the bus stop across the street from Dunkin' Donuts. They play a lot of folk music and were nice enough to let me join in the jam.
The best thing about these groups of musicians is that they are all (or have been so far) such nice people. All of them are so interested in what you want to play and it doesn't matter if you skip a chord or botch a note, cause we're all just having some fun in the sun.
In my last few words, I would like to encourage you to stop and listen to one of these groups. I understand that you might be going to class or whatever, but even stopping for just a second is great for the people playing. Seriously, there is nothing that makes me happier (next to actually playing) than when someone I don't know takes the time to get into what I'm playing.
Lastly, I'd like to say: JOIN IN! Even if you think you can't play or sing, you can and we'd love to have you. Even if you just dance around while the music is going.
I love seeing these groups! And they do always put a smile on my face! Seeing the warm weather bring people together always makes me happy. Whether its playing frisbee, laying out, or playing music, these groups give everyone a chance to meet new people and give them a reason to smile even if they are just walking by. I think its nice that musicians like you are outgoing enough to play outside for other people just so you can brighten their day a little bit!
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