Music is a universal language people from all walks of life can relate to, especially since there are so many different genres of it. There's music for every mood and situation. It can even be therapeutic, whether you're playing an instrument, singing or just listening.

It makes you want to dance.

It makes you want to cry.

And it makes you feel every emotion in between the two. It can get a genuine reaction out of you. That's what makes music so powerful.

The thing is, I don't have a musical bone in my body. I can't play an instrument, and I can't sing at all (though I still do occasionally). I might not be musical myself, but that doesn't mean that music can't still affect my life profoundly.

There's nothing like listening to some good, quality music. No matter what I'm doing, I spend most of my day listening to music. Whether I'm working out or studying, I have my headphones plugged in and let the music take me to my happy place. It's a happy distraction when I take the time to pause and take in the lyrics. Sometimes it's nonsense, but few things are more exciting than finding a new amazing song with a powerful message. When I find music I really like, I listen to it on repeat for what seems like an endless loop.

I have been to so many concerts I've lost track of the exact number. It seems a bit ridiculous, but there's no better way for me to spend my money. Even if my seats or standing spots aren't the best, there's really nothing like seeing musicians perform live. Most of the time they're artists I've been a fan of for a long time, and it's a unique feeling seeing someone you've looked up to or have had a connection with through their music.

Last week I went to a concert and the opening act was a 14-year-old DJ/singer/dancer named Alex Angelo. At first, I thought it was a little weird and funny that I was watching such a young kid perform, but he was pretty incredible. Not only was he talented, he was so into his performance, and he just came alive on that stage. Seeing the passion musicians have for what they do ignites a happiness in me. And supporting new and lesser-known artists is so important.

To see an artist light up a venue is thrilling. It's one of the best feelings when you're waiting for one of your favorite singers or bands to come on stage, then all of a sudden the lights go down, and you know they're about to come on stage, and your body is filled with electricity and anticipation. And to think that you're watching them live out their dream and know you're just a little part of it, well that is indescribable.

I love seeing musicians several times. I like watching and hearing how they evolve over time. It's a fun challenge to try to notice the differences from album to album. I'm talking to you, Taylor Swift.

There can be so much fluidity in music. It's beautiful that artists have the ability to grow and change. It gives a message to us, the fans, that we don't have to be just one thing.

Music gives us the words that we are thinking but cannot say. It gives us an outlet to celebrate, to grieve, to get a pick-me-up or to rejoice in the happiness of a new love. Music, even if it wasn't written or performed by you, can connect to a place deep in your soul. You can listen to a song and think, "Hey, I can relate to that. I've felt that way too!"

We all have our passions and hobbies. Music just happens to be one of my favorite ones. It resonates so deeply with me, and I love filling silence with the sweet sound of music. I'm so grateful for the music industry and can't wait to keep discovering more new music and artists.