It’s about feeling a connection with the art, being immersed in a soulful presence, and being able to experience the embodiment of a production. I could never fully explain the way sound makes me feel. I never realized the power it held until now. Instead of being very poetic, I want to start and tell you where my love of sound and music began. Early on in life, my Nana and my Aunt were involved in the church choir, singing songs and hymns of joy and praise. As a little kid, you would expect my nose to be stuck in a video game, which I did most of the time, but not as much as watching them sing. The sounds that bounced off the church walls made me feel happier than ever. Being in the church showed how strong music and sound can be. The sound from the music created an atmosphere like nothing else igniting people to dance in praise. In the past years, I’ve had more influences that developed my love for music. I have always loved the way music is put together with many different instruments to create a brand-new sound. Music is what got me through everyday life but I never felt eager to share my passion. I’ve even doubted if I should go through with it. In the Summer of 2021, I went to spend some time with my other Aunt who is a musician. We talked about what I love about music and whether or not I can do what she does. She gave me the benefit of the doubt that maybe this lingering love of music is a true calling in my life. That summer I released an original song that I figured no one would care about besides my mom, but the opposite happened. I got a ton of love for what I created. I felt on top of the world. Ever since then, I've been heavy on music. I started to take piano in my school, joined the school choir, and continued to release music. I also performed at a pageant for the entertainment segment and joined my church's praise and worship team. The influences of many helped me create goals and desires I want to accomplish in life. In my passion for sound design and music, I want to help Christian artists expand and push a sound that gives a project life. Like in film and television, the sound effects and soundtracks keep the project from feeling empty and show emotion. These elements create an atmosphere to push stories further. Besides making a change in projects, I want to make a change in my culture and make a name in this industry to encourage people and inspire them. I would like to show future generations that what sound you grow up under does not have to be their sound, but to find and create a new one. I want to show that sound goes beyond music and lets people feel emotions, and nostalgia, and use sound as a way of time travel. As I follow through with my field of study, I want to hold my Christian values, beliefs, and truth through every aspect of creating that I will soon embark on. Link to my original song, Lie To Me: https://youtu.be/oI-FMII3F0g?si=oUU5Hrl0651GjyzK