Tag Archives: escape through music

IN THE PAST – PART 2

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Judy

My journey is not about where I will go. My past is behind me and my dreams are right in front of me. Continue reading →

Posted in Broken ankle, Healing and Hope | Tagged acoustic guitar, ankle fracture, ankle surgery, artist, be my own best friend, being your own best friend, Broken ankle, escape through music, freedom, Friendship, guitar, guitarist, having hope, healing music, hope, hopeful and optimistic, in the past, inspiration, Judy Unger, loss, lyrics, maintaining hope, Music, music and healing, optimism, original songs, singing, song, song arrangements, songwriter, songwriting, tears, tennis friendship, uplifting music, vulnerability | 5 Comments

I couldn’t believe that I had ended up in this situation all because of slipping while hiking. My glorious dream of walking again in the sunshine would just have to wait a little longer. Continue reading →

Posted in Broken ankle | Tagged acoustic guitar, ankle fracture, ankle surgery, artist, Broken ankle, cat, creativity, escape through music, freedom, grief, GRIEF RELATED, guitar, guitarist, haunting melody, having hope, healing from grief, healing music, hope, hopeful and optimistic, Illustration, inspiration, Judy Unger, loss, loss of a mom, love, lyrics, maintaining hope, Music, music and healing, optimism, original songs, risky, singing, song, song arrangements, songwriter, songwriting, take me away, uplifting music | 13 Comments

TAKE ME AWAY – PART 3

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Judy

Last week I began recording my new instrumental late at night. The serenity of recording at 4 a.m. is amazing. It is also hard work and sometimes my hand becomes numb. I have to stop and shake it out for a few minutes because I can’t feel it. Continue reading →

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MY SONG UNSUNG-PART 2

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Judy

I love telling my story through pictures and words. In my wildest dreams, I never imagined I would be singing and playing my guitar again – let alone creating recordings in a home studio.
Thank you for allowing me to share my passion and joy with you! Continue reading →

Posted in Healing and Hope | Tagged acoustic guitar, arranging music, composing, composing music, creativity, escape through music, guitar, healing music, inspiration, lovesong, lyric development, lyric writing, lyrics, Music, music and healing, music arrangements, music as therapy, My Song Unsung, original songs, performing, Rediscovering music, singing, Song Unsung, songwriting | 3 Comments

MISUNDERSTOOD-PART 2

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Judy

Sharing my heart has helped me in the past but I cannot share my heart completely now because so much of what I go through involves other people and their lives. Continue reading →

Tagged acoustic guitar, an argument, arranging music, artist, beautiful music, composing, creativity, escape through music, forgiveness, guitar, healing music, hopeful and optimistic, inspiration, Judy Unger, left misunderstood, lyric development, lyric writing, lyrics, misunderstanding, misunderstood, Music, music and inspiration, musical comfort, musical inspiration, optimism, original songs, passionate songwriter, regret, self-compassion, singing, song lyrics, songwriting, too hurt to move on, trust is gone, words I never meant, writing, you won't forgive me | 9 Comments

YOUR SWEET SMILE

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Judy

The feelings that inspired me to write my most recent song “Someone To Love You,” continue to reverberate throughout my life. The title of this post is from that song. I haven’t written anything of a personal nature in awhile, and will tread lightly here because I do want to share about my current life. I have to balance my honesty without revealing too many personal details that might upset my children. Continue reading →

Tagged changing your life, composing, composing music, creativity, Daily Life, escape through music, healing music, Humor, humor children, humor daily life, improvement, improving life, inspiration, Judy Unger, life changing, loss, lovesong, lyric development, lyric writing, lyrics, mother daughter relationship, Music, music and healing, music poetry, music therapy, musical arranging, musical composition, musical inspiration, noise vs. music, optimism, Ordinary Life, original music, original songs, singing, songwriting, transforming your life, writing | 11 Comments

I’M SO THANKFUL

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Judy

I believe that humor is a wonderful coping mechanism and I look for it, especially when I’m overwhelmed. Over the past few weeks even though I was faced with some intense challenges, there were many moments when I was heartily laughing out loud. Continue reading →

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WON’T STAY EMPTY

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Judy

I know some people don’t like metaphorical writing. So here’s a summary of my last Princess story: SHE FINALLY WENT ON A DIET LOL! Continue reading →

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THE WALLS YOU’VE BUILT

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Judy

A few weeks ago, I was in a very low place and wrote a story. It is a story about trying to get out of Hell in order to find a way back to Heaven. The good news is that I am on my way! Continue reading →

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PAINFUL WORDS

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Judy

I performed “Misunderstood” last night at Kulak’s Woodshed. This was my first performance in seven months. I hadn’t felt like being in front of an audience due to my eye problems. But I did it! Continue reading →