My Musical Culture

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Music is a vital part of every day life for most people. It can be found, or heard, anywhere. Music is played on the radio, in moves, on television, on personal media devices, and at live concerts or outdoor venues. For some people music is purely for leisure or entertainment, and for others it is their hobby or career. As I reflect on my musical culture, music has always been an important aspect of my life. I was exposed to different genres of music at an early age, and I give my mother credit for that. Although she never received any musical training and had no knowledge of classical music, she loved all types of music and listened to many varieties. Naturally, my taste in music has changed throughout the years. I still listen to some of the same music from my childhood, but my preferences and experiences have expanded into a wider musical spectrum. Music has always been an important aspect of my life, and it continues to influence and shape my personal and social aspects of life.
As a child I was exposed to country and Rock & Roll music from the 1960’s and 70’s. My mother was re...

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