It’s well known that music has an affect on the brain. But how do musicians feel about their music?

“I enjoy music because I think it’s very powerful and it can move people,” sophomore multi-instrumentalist Henry Parks said. “It’s something people can relate to. I think it [playing an instrument] is very rewarding. I play drums, guitar, mandolin, and a little bit of piano.”

Parks is not the only one.

“I play a lot of stuff,” freshman Xander Servis said.

His repertoire includes (but is not limited to) drums, bass, guitar, the keys.

“I’m a drummer for a band called Quite Frankly. We have gigs about every week,” Servis said.

For many, music is not just a hobby, but a part of them.

“At first when I started learning music, it was just a hobby,” Servis said. “Now, it has consumed me. I do it because it’s the best way for me to express myself.”

It’s not just musicians who feel connected through music.

“Some songs have meaning. Some people may have the same point of view, so it brings them together,” sophomore Dylan Steinman said.

Music does not just convey a message, it can make people feel closer.

“Music most definitely brings people together. Think about concerts,” freshman Vincent Evans said.

Music is considered by many to be a “universal language.” It has the capacity to bring people together, to allow people to connect.

“It’s no longer a hobby, it’s what I do. It’s my life,” Servis said.