Introduction Music connects us in unique ways, telling stories that resonate with different stages of our lives. In this blog post, I'll share the inspiration behind my latest piece, " This is Our Song " and my journey with love songs, as well as how music can be both healing and deeply personal. This is Our Song Are you thinking this is a love song? But no, it isn't. I created this piece of music because of a dream. And that dream had nothing to do with romantic love relationships. Please check it out here .:) I won't say it's a piece of sad music because it isn't. It's a slow piece though. But if you prefer an upbeat piece, you might want to check out this music video with the same title. Love Songs, Anyone? I believe all of us go through a stage in our lives where we like love songs. For me, it's no different. But I'm no longer in that stage of life.  To me, romantic love no longer matters. I've too much on my plate right now and I'...

The Art of Songwriting: Where Music Meets Words Songwriting is a delicate balance between melody and meaning. While composing music often feels like second nature to some, crafting lyrics can present its own set of challenges.  This post dives into the intricacies of songwriting, comparing the creation of Christian versus secular songs and Chinese versus English lyrics. Whether you're a music enthusiast or a budding songwriter, there's something here for you. Music Composition versus Lyrics Writing Over the years, I've composed many songs. The music part is easier for me, whereas writing lyrics is something that is still a little challenging for me.  I could write poems pretty easily. But when it comes to writing lyrics, it just doesn't flow as easily.  Christian Songs versus Secular Pop Songs I've written both Christian songs and secular pop songs. Which is easier? Well, it seems easier for me to write the lyrics for Christian songs as compared to secular pop songs...

Introduction   I’m thrilled to share my latest music video on YouTube titled " We are Happy Children ." This song, which I composed over 10 years ago, embodies my belief that children should enjoy happy and carefree lives. How the Song Came About The song (music plus lyrics) was composed when I was doing relief teaching at a primary school.  It was done pretty quickly without much thought, as I was told that I'd to cover a music teacher's lesson on the day of the lesson and I'd classes prior to that.   Even though I wasn't expected to teach the kids music, I decided to go ahead with my plan since the supervisor didn't say "no." Click on the following link   to watch this new music video:  We are Happy Children Enjoy!:) Conclusion   Thank  you  for  joining  me  on this music journey!    I  hope   " We are Happy Children " brings  a  smile  to  your  face.  Cheers, Annie Cha...