It has been my life since age 4. I live, I love it, Can't get enough of it! I often refer to music is a vast ocean. It's alway changing . It has terrifying storms and incredibly beautiful sunsets. It can be extremely funny and tear jerking sad. As for what it gave me, I can have a stressful, exhausting day at my day job but when I get home and start playing my guitar and singing my songs I feel happy and refreshed. There is nothing better then soaking in relaxing tub of great MUSIC.