July is here — and with it, the first full month of summer and the lead-up to International Day of Friendship on July 30. At 123 Rock, we’re turning up the volume on connection. Because music isn’t just something you listen to — it’s something you share. Whether it’s jamming with friends, discovering new artists together, or just vibing to your favorite playlist, music brings us closer.
-Thursday, July 3
Music Builds Meaningful Bonds
Whether it’s singing your favorite song with a best friend, jamming in a school band, or creating playlists for people you care about — music has always been part of how we connect.
Playing music together helps build trust, empathy, and communication. When two people learn to harmonize, keep rhythm, or improvise together, they’re doing more than making music — they’re listening to each other, responding, and co-creating something beautiful.
In our classrooms, we’ve seen lifelong friendships start with a shared chord, a group project, or a performance. Music opens the door — and friendship walks in.
Shared Sounds, Shared Emotions
Think about the songs you associate with your closest friends — the ones that instantly transport you back to a memory, a feeling, a time in your life. That’s the power of music. It captures joy, struggle, growth, and love — and it turns everyday moments into unforgettable ones.
Music also helps express what we sometimes can’t say out loud. It allows us to share our stories and emotions in a way that others can relate to, making it a perfect tool for deepening friendships.
Ways to Celebrate Friendship Through Music
-Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate July 30? Here are a few music-inspired ideas:
-Make a friendship playlist – Choose songs that remind you of your favorite people and share it with them.
-Write a song together – Whether silly or serious, songwriting is a fun way to collaborate and laugh.
-Jam with friends – Host a casual music hangout, in person or online.
-Dedicate a song – Tell a friend what a specific track makes you feel, and why it reminds you of them.
On this International Day of Friendship, we’re reminded that the best music is often the kind we make — and share — with others. So whether you’re playing together, singing along in the car, or just sending each other songs that say what words can’t, let music be the bond that brings your friendships closer.
Because at the end of the day, music isn’t just something we hear — it’s something we feel together.
