Speaking Her Language: A Day of Music and Connection”

Today’s highlight was a beautiful moment of creativity and connection. I discovered something entirely new—a way to create music with artificial intelligence. Until recently, such tools weren’t available, and it felt empowering to harness this technology to craft something meaningful. The result? A romantic love song I made specifically for my wife, and to my delight, she loved it.


Music is her language; it’s how she expresses herself and connects with the world. She’s always said that to truly speak to her heart, you have to speak through music. In the past, I’ve searched for songs that conveyed what I wanted to say and shared those with her. But this time was different. With this app, I could choose the genre, tailor the music, and add my own words, creating something uniquely hers. Seeing her joy, hearing her reaction—it was deeply fulfilling.

This isn’t the first time I’ve seen her light up in the past couple of days. Just yesterday, I gave her an early Christmas gift—a WDLR portable speaker, which I knew would resonate with her. Watching her face light up in sheer ecstasy as she listened was incredible. It reminded me how special it feels to share something that moves her so deeply.

These moments make me feel like I’m beginning to understand her on a deeper level. Music has always been her world, and through these small acts, I hope I’m finding ways to connect with her there. I’d love for this to be the start of a deeper bond, one built on shared wonder and understanding.

Today, I learned not just how to create music, but how to create joy for someone I love. And that, more than anything, feels like the true highlight of my day.

© Jurgens Pieterse . All rights reserved. 2024

My Musical Inferiority Complex

What is something others do that sparks your admiration?


Musical wizards bewitch! When their fingers begin to dance across the strings, keys, or drums, and my senses begin to attune to a celestial symphony of sound, I am filled with a profound admiration for these wizards of sound. To play a musical instrument with even a modicum of skill is to conjure magic from thin air, to bend the invisible forces of harmony and rhythm to one’s will.


Alas, I am a mere mortal, cursed with clumsy fingers and a tin ear. The trumpet spurned me, the guitar mocked me, and the harmonica nearly landed me in jail for disturbing the peace. Yet, I persist, forever drawn to the siren song of music.


To those rare souls who can coax forth melodies that soothe the savage beast within us, I offer my heartfelt homage. You have unlocked a dimension of beauty and emotion that remains forever beyond my grasp. Your talent humbles me, and I am grateful to be a mere listener in your auditory universe.


So, dear reader, if you possess the divine gift of musical expression, please share your instrument of choice. Let us celebrate the magic you create.