That's when I discovered the real power of music. The longer I played, though, the calmer my music became, the calmer I became, too. That piano probably got me out of a lot of trouble. To this day, I can still laugh and cry and express anger and dissapointment through the tips of my fingers on piano keys. It's just as natural for me as breathing.
Music is one way.
I show and tell them it's one of my most important ways. Music has a chance to become our way if we're given an appreciation of it by music educators and caregivers who truly care about music and who truly care about us. If it means something special to the adult, the child will recognize that.