Music has a powerful influence on our lives, from the way we express ourselves to the way we interact with others. It can be used to relax, to express emotions, and to improve our overall wellbeing. Music has become a tool for healing and self-expression, and it can have a direct impact on how individuals interact with society. Music creates moods and environments, and as humans, we are highly influenced by the way we feel.
That's why we create upbeat playlists for working out, play jazz on romantic dates, or dance when the beat drops on the dance floor. Music can also be used to focus and prepare for the day ahead. Research has shown that dopamine is released in higher doses when listeners are exposed to pleasant music rather than neutral music. Listening to music or participating in its creation does not appear to directly affect intelligence, although active participation in the creation of music can improve self-esteem and promote the development of a variety of social and transferable skills. Music is becoming an increasingly important part of formal education around the world, as it involves intense physical coordination when playing an instrument alone or with others, while reading musical notation and adding subtle or strong changes to the music that only a performer can bring. You can also learn a great deal by studying and analyzing music, composing, reading about music, understanding its history and its association with historical and current trends, and knowing what to listen to in music.
The importance of music in society has always been evident, but I believe that music has an intimate and unbreakable relationship with society. The most common way to get involved with music is by listening to or attending a musical event. Even watching shows like American Idol, viewers learn how to critique musical performances and share strong musical opinions. The multiple processing of music by the brain makes it difficult to predict the particular effects of any piece of music on an individual. These may include the society or culture they belong to, membership in a subgroup, individual characteristics such as gender, age, previous musical experiences, current mood, whether the music is their own or someone else's selection, and how important music is in their life. I was surprised at how much young people are affected by the music they listen to and how much attention they pay to the music that plays around them.
Music has a unique power that can bring people together and create a sense of community.
