This is Brain Music: a selection of songs curated monthly by different members of the Rochester community that we hope will inspire you the same way it inspires its curator.

 Photo by Julia Merrell

Hi! My name is Rebecca Kester and at 25 years old I am proud to say I have owned my own specialty cake shop, Daydream Cakes for two years. Almost 8 years ago I created this dream of owning a cake shop. I have always loved to create, I started with painting and drawing in high school then transferred to cake and sculpting, but no matter what creative project I am working on I always have music playing in the background. Music keeps me going when I am tired, and pumps me up when I am excited about a cake or project. I have found myself dancing many times alone in my small cake studio, just me and my music.

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I used to mainly listen to the oldies, sticking with what I heard my parents listening to growing up. My Boyfriend of 3 years, Sean Morgan, has changed that, definitely broadening my music spectrum. He is a musician, after his day job he comes home usually going right to playing his guitar or ukulele. He listens to just about all genres of music which means I was too. I now appreciate and enjoy all the variety there is out there from folk, rap, classical, rock, oldies, pop and even a bit of country.

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My playlist I have created is a collection of a few of my favorites that always put me in a good mood while I am working, cooking, or painting. I love how a song can transform your whole mood in just a few minutes. 

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I couldn't imagine my life with out music in it. I hope you enjoy this mixture of songs I have come up with for you :)

- Rebecca Kester