[ Ah. An... instrument? It's a good thing, though. Protective barriers are just as effective as fighting back, if not more so. So long as he can play the tune fast enough, and it holds long enough. ]

It sounds like you are well on your way, then. It's good to hear that you've found something that works.

[ Though, using the instrument as a conduit makes him wonder... Joshua hums thoughtfully, lifting a hand to his chin. ]

It's possible you might continue to use your instrument as a means of channeling, then. If one tune raises a ward, there isn't much stopping you from making it so that playing another tune will cast a different sort of spell.