As I lift my head and part my lips,my voice escalates with every note

that resonate the air.The soothing words bounce off my tongue and

release the tension within.The tune that tantalizes my ears helps me

make it through the day because of its comforting presence.I believe

that singing is not just an art; it's a means of expressing one's

emotions.Thus my passion for singing,coupled with my love for music

comes from deep within my soul,mind and heart.When I sing,I sing with

all of me,putting everything I can into it,and that's exactly what

makes me feel complete.

I have always had a great passion for

singing.From the time I could speak my first words,I was singing!

Although singing in front of others had a pure sense of joy pulsing

through my veins,in my own time,singing has always been way of

blocking out all my worldly worries.It is one thing that I feel

strongly about,knowing that I have attained the skills with perfect

ease,as if it has always been there within my soul,only left for me to

discover.From a very early age,I wanted to and have to quite an

extent,attain a strong understanding of the use of tune,rhythm and

beats,how to pace up,where to pause and breathe.My sensible approach

and proficiency has made everyone appreciate my voice and my flair very

much.My urge to become a singer,grew stronger with each passing day.

Realizing

the prospect of my potential,my mother admitted me into an institution

where I learned singing for four years.Appreciating almost all forms

of music,ranging from classical to rock,I have ended up taking

rigorous courses in classical music.Once I had mastered the basics,I

took a step further and enhanced my skills by practicing the various and

intricate "raag" and applying them wherever I felt was appropriate.

Music has given me a way out of 'my box',helped me through whatever has

come my way.

Through music,I have also been able to reach out to

people of my community.I have been given the opportunity to teach the

basics in a school for the underprivileged children.They learnt it

fairly well and became fond of my style; soon I was asked to take their

academic classes.Being an initiator,I always presented keen interest

in making handicrafts,teaching,debating and this opportunity serves

just the purpose.During my brief time with them I was able to come in

close encounters,with about the hardships these children go through,

the difficulties that they have to face everyday.It made me realize

that we can't always decide our fates,but only hope that the world has a

place for our dreams..I had a great time teaching them,and learning

those aspects of life I had not acknowledged before.I realized how

these people; get through each day that brings with it,countless

difficulties.They made me count my blessings,and I was grateful that

music had led me there.

As I approached my senior years in

school,pressure was building up and academics became my first and only

priority.The more I concentrated on my studies,the more I felt my

passion slip out of my fingers.And before I knew it I had to leave my

music school.There grew a distance I could not cross,a barrier that

made my dreams seem far-fetched for lack of practice made matters worse.

The ease with which I could sing seemed to have evaporated into thin

air.

But like they say,"When fate closes one door,it opens

countless others'.Before long I came across teacher who truly and

genuinely appreciated my singing,the very first time that he heard me.

He revived the strength and the faith that I had once lost.I met him

again,and he told me how music has always been a huge part of his life,

and that it was his sheer love for music and his ability to sing that

set him apart.Again it was music that bridged all gaps between me and a

person I barely knew.It can and has connected minds just the way it

linked ours.It has the potential to bring together people of all ages

and races.I am overwhelmed to be able to realize that music is and has

always been an indispensable part of me.It has quite righteously and

consistently proven to be my greatest strength.I believe that one day

it will take me to great heights and make my dream of making it the

strongest unifying force in the world come true; uniting races and

times,no matter how distant and how long.I have faith in the immense

power of music,just like it has always had an inexplicably strong faith

in me and hope these experiences to aid me in leading a successful and

fulfilling future.