Published: January 14, 2008 10:40 am            

A mind for music & a passion for playing

Christina Childs

cchilds@weatherforddemocrat.com

For Jeanette Henderson finding her path in life was easy, it was simply a matter of hitting the right notes.

At a young age, Henderson’s love of music was evident. She quickly gained a deep appreciation for the melodies that would flow from her fingers as she tickled the ivories or shouldered her violin.

“I started in music when I was about 7 years old,” Henderson said. “I started piano and violin lessons and it’s evolved greatly in all different pathways since then.”

Over the years, her mounted experience and talent drew in attention from all avenues, which leaves no question as to why her Weatherford-based music studio is always alive with activity.

Today, Henderson totes an impressive tally of students and performance venues, all of which she said helps to fulfill her creative cravings.

“I basically already arrived where I dreamed I would end up,” she said. “I have my own business right now, its called Music is my Passion. The business itself involves three different areas, lessons, the mini orchestra and performing as an individual.

“I love to perform and I play everywhere I can, Brownstone Wedding Chapel, White’s Funeral Home and some local restaurants like Chicken Scratch and Whistle Hill and some area churches.”

In addition to performing as a solo act, Henderson also works to ensure her lesson students have an outlet for their talents as well.

At 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, Henderson is hoping for a full house at the First United Methodist Church on South Main Street, as she hosts a recital for more than 20 of her pupils.

“I hope it gives the students an outlet for their music and gives them an opportunity to perform and play and come together as friends and enjoy music together,” Henderson said of the upcoming event.

Piano, violins and harps will take center stage that afternoon, as students ranging in ages from 7 to 70 take to the stage to perform their hand-picked pieces.

“It’s a recital and each person has picked out their own unique piece, it’s mostly classical pieces,” Henderson said.

Both before and after the main event, refreshments will be offered to all who attend.

Henderson said she is hoping for a big turnout to the free event, and after all, the reason music is so meaningful to her is the fact that it can transcend all, and bring joy to many.

“Music is the language of the heart, and everyone understands that language,” she said. “You can express your feelings through it.”

        

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