A guiding question for us at Austin Classical Guitar is What good can music do in the world today? On March 7th, as part of our “Let’s Connect” discussion before David Russell’s concert, we asked our audience a similar question: What good does music do for you, in your life and the life of those around you? The responses ranged from emotional to delightful, and managed to capture in words the depth and beauty music brings to our community and our lives. Click on the excerpts below to see a few of the original handwritten notes! And if you would like to share what music has done for you, we invite you to add your note in the box below.

While in combat music put us back to back home…

Music never says, no, I’m too busy for you…

It provides an oasis in the desert…

There was no music in my home…

It keeps me alive…

I’m reminded of a time I was asked to play for a funeral…

I feel calmed & relaxed…

For a brief moment, she looked happy and peaceful…

Before my grandpa passed away…