Matty remembers his grandfather, his childhood guru, a great musician. The conflict was that Matty longed for fame while his grandfather didn't care. As a result, Matty is torn between his own and his grandfather's ideals. He chose to stick to his guns and follow his own heart. Playing in a rock band with his best friend Jimbo, he is focused on getting famous for himself and his grandfather who never made it big. However, the feeling of being a sell-out never leaves him until he meets Ashley. Ashley's first memories are traumatic because they revolve around the onset of Tourette's Syndrome. She is mocked, laughed at, and persecuted for her uncontrollable outbursts, so she avoids people and feels best when she is alone in her own room. The only cure for her syndrome seems to be music, and she spends most of her time playing instruments and DJing. Her rejection of fame is similar to that of Matty's grandfather. She strives to remain low-key, which proves to be difficult as her talent continues to attract more and more attention. She works as a DJ in her best friend's club, which is becoming one of the most popular places in town. Living a glamorous life Matty decides to realize one of his childhood dreams of going to Italy and buying a Ferrari Testarossa. Unfortunately, he and Jimbo cannot control their urges, drive too fast and crash the car. As a result of the accident, Matty suffers from a mysterious, painful condition for which making music seems to be the only cure. Ashley suffers from Tourette's, but its symptoms are also alleviated by music and music only. Matty and Ashley learn of a doctor who successfully treats his patients with music and they excitedly go to meet him only to learn that their search for health and sanity is not over.