'Essays on Music, Adolescence, and Identity', edited by Mary Beth Ray, explores music consumption, self-discovery, media culture, and memory through autoethnographic essays on albums we loved during adolescence covering three decades (1980-2010).
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Understanding Music: Past and Present - PDF: https://lnkd.in/gfE8-vWB The benefits of music in our lives are increasingly acknowledged by researchers and scientist. As human beings, we have taken the existence of music for granted and rarely think critically about music and its purpose. Perhaps for this reason, such critical thinking about music is sometimes perceived as difficult. Understanding Music: Past and Present creates a roadmap from some of the earliest known origins of music to modern day. This linear approach allows the reader to trace the history and evolution of music through the ages. Understanding Music: Past and Present is designed to grow the reader's appreciation of music through improved understanding and listening skills, allowing the reader to develop his or her own informed opinions and express them. #Music #Musicology #MusicAppreciation #HistoryOfMusic
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Lust Over Love: The Psychology and Impact of Modern Music A new study reveals a dramatic shift in love and lust themes in 40 years of music lyrics, highlighting the influence of popular music on societal attitudes towards sexuality. https://lnkd.in/gqdcG_gg
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Here's the latest publication in my Music Studies list: ESSAYS ON MUSIC, ADOLESCENCE, & IDENTITY by Mary Beth Ray Essays on Music, Adolescence, and Identity: The Adolescentia Project explores music consumption, self-discovery, media culture, and memory through autoethnographic essays on albums we loved during adolescence covering three decades (1980-2010) as the music industry and socio-cultural identity landscapes in the United States significantly changed. The collection advances our understanding of music culture, identity, and adolescence in three ways. First, by expanding our knowledge of the shifting relationship between music and identity by using historical methods to examine changes in music culture and socio-cultural landscapes from 1980 to 2010. Second, by interrogating the role of musical memory and the act of cultural remembering by including autoethnographic reflective essays charting contributors' experiences of understanding and performing self through a particularly formative album of their adolescence. And third, by critiquing the act of music consumption in relation to identity construction and cultural remembering. By examining these influential albums, we can better understand the role of popular culture in identity construction and the long-term impact of these formative musical experiences. https://lnkd.in/ebe68Tz9
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Talk about your hobby listen to music Cognitive Benefits Listening to music offers several cognitive benefits, such as: Enhanced Focus: Background music can improve my concentration and productivity, especially when working on tasks that require sustained attention. Memory Improvement: Music is a powerful mnemonic device that helps me remember information better. For instance, I often recall lyrics and melodies from years ago. Creativity Boost: Certain genres, like classical and jazz, stimulate my creativity and inspire me to think outside the box. https://lnkd.in/g_FdJTCb
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Creating Positive Childhood Experiences With Music Varner, E. (2024). Creating Positive Childhood Experiences With Music. Journal of General Music Education, 37(2), 34-35. https://lnkd.in/ef6mbDUh https://lnkd.in/e-m4ytWB
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On February 26 I will present an online program on the history of the phonograph and the implications of its arrival on American culture. This will be a repeat of the one I did for the Historic New Orleans Collection's antique forum last summer. Hope you can join us. Sound recording technology existed for more than two decades before the phonograph became a typical item in American homes. Why the lag, and how was consumer hesitance addressed by phonograph makers? What is the difference between a phonograph, a Victrola, and a Gramophone? How did the emergence of American music genres—jazz, blues, ragtime—drive the recording industry and the place of music in American homes?
The PRJC presents: The Phonograph and Early Jazz featuring John McCusker
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New Blog Post: Does Your Favorite Genre Reveal Something About Your Personality? Our favorite bands and solo artists tell the rest of the world something about us, but it goes beyond individuality and personal preference. Studies have shown a connection between music preferences and personality. A multi-year study of 36,518 people, found not only a connection to personality, but that people become protective, even defensive, of their favorite genre. This is because study participants were able to make accurate assumptions about others’ musical tastes based on a list of 10 favorite songs. “… people define themselves through music and use it as a means to relate to other people,” Verywell Mind explains. “A criticism about their music feels like a criticism of them.” Here’s what the study found: Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9BjAMBj
Music Preferences and Personality
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Excited to share this interesting article written by my colleague and music educator, Jane M. Kuehne on how art and science contribute to peoples' tastes for music.
Answering the age-old question, "Why do people have different tastes in music," Auburn College of Education Associate Professor of Music Education Jane M. Kuehne delves into the art and science behind music selection. #auburncollegeofeducation {Jeffrey Fairbrother, Paul Fitchett, Rodney Greer} https://lnkd.in/etH3PCwP
Why do people have different tastes in music? A music education expert explains why some songs are universally liked, while others aren’t
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