The Importance of Honoring the Gift

A Journey of Growth and Passion.

The moment I fell in love with music is difficult to pinpoint because it has always been a part of my life. From hearing it in the car to singing in the church choir to recording songs from MTV onto my personal devices, music has helped me navigate emotions, experiences, and my identity.

The deeper my connection to music grew, the stronger my desire became to understand how to create it. When God gives you a gift, you must honor it by nurturing it. It’s like receiving a seed and never planting it—the fruit it bears is a testament to the power of a gift designed to keep giving. Producing, writing, and singing sparked my interest, but my passion was truly ignited by my pursuit of deeper understanding.

No matter what you excel at, there is wisdom in striving for growth. Piano teachers, guidance from gifted vocalists, insights from experienced producers, and even YouTube tutorials have taken me further than I could have gone alone. Every great player has a coach, and no matter your craft, there is always someone or something that can help you improve.

The more I learned from others, the better I became—and the more connected I felt to my gift. I still have much progress to make, but the hardest part is over: getting started.

How can you take the first step today?