On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me, 11 pipers piping…

Okay, maybe bagpipes aren’t your thing. (Though, as a Scot, I can’t imagine why you wouldn’t love them.) Most people appreciate music in some form or another. Make today about the music.

• Have one last listen to your favourite seasonal music before putting it all away for another year.
• Break out your favourite playlists and accompany your New Year’s Day activities.
• Maybe dust off a musical instrument and see how much your remember how to play.
• Make a resolution to learn to play a new instrument.
• Find community music groups that are looking for new members. There are many that don’t require “professional level” skill, just a desire to make music.

William Congreve wrote, “Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast.” It can lift you up, energize, relax, calm, inspire and much more, depending on your choice. Choose to make music an intentional part of your life.