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Though her music floated across genres and continents, Joni Mitchell always sounded like she came from somewhere—the cold air and open skies of the Canadian prairie. Her roots mattered.
Joni’s music may sound otherworldly, but it’s rooted in the earth: in Saskatchewan winds, prairie dust, and childhood songs. Her music is proof that deep roots can help you reach the stars.
In your learning, don’t be afraid to start in your own corner of the world. What songs did your grandmother hum? What sounds drift in from the land around you? Bring those into your practice. That’s where real originality grows.
You don’t need to travel far to find your musical voice. Start with the land beneath your feet. That’s what Joni did.
~ Avigail, The Last Living Shepherdess