Music is a big part of our everyday lives!
From singing in the shower, commercial jingles, and favorite songs on the radio, music is everywhere! As artists, it is essential to expand your knowledge of the different genres music has to offer. Why? Well let me explain!
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As performers, you must be able to perform at any venue and for any audience.
By listening to other music genres, you increase your repertoire of musical skills, therefore increasing your chance for success in booking performance gigs.
Write Stronger Lyrics & Connect with Your Audience
Scientifically speaking, music can also increase your knowledge and especially your vocabulary!
There is a theory that music is represented in multiple parts of the brain, accessing deeper pathways between neurons. What does this mean? It means our brains connect to that stored knowledge of words (lyrics) through song! This incredible process has even helped stroke victims re-learn speech and how to speak.
When listening to music, it stimulates the part of your brain associated with long-term memory storage; ever wonder why a specific song makes you feel a particular way or brings up a particular memory? By understanding different music genres and how they connect to each person, you can create memorable lyrics for your audience.
Every genre has differences and themes in how lyrics are written, so by having a broad knowledge of how music connects to your audience, you have the tools available to explore any genre of music you wish!
Open Yourself to New Experiences and Fun
Whether you are listening to Garth Brooks, Lady Gaga, or Frank Sinatra, the music will affect you. Triggering the release of dopamine, making you instantly wanting more. Music is just that powerful!
Music is truly a wonderful gift meant to be enjoyed.
It can convey the deepest of emotions triggering memories long ago forgotten. It can help lift your mood on a rough day. And it can help push you through that last minute in your day. Music is deeply rooted in our brains.
Everyone’s music experience is different, and by exploring the various genres of music, you truly open yourself up to experience quite a bit of fun!
