1. Did you have any musical instruction as a child? (through choir or band programs, or piano lessons, etc.) Yes, I sang in the choir during middle and high school.
2. Do you play an instrument(s)? No but I’ve always wanted to
3. What types/genres of music do you listen to? Jazz, gospel, some country, rap, r & b, pop and some pop rock.
4. How do you listen to your music? (radio, internet, MP3, etc) When I’m in the car i listen to satellite radio or my in my phone. When I’m at home i usally do the music channel on the tv or plug my phone into a speaker and listen that way.
5. Do you pay attention to recent music and new artists? (How do you get that information?) Yes i do and they way i keep up with music is on Instagram, Tidal music app I have on my phone, or by checking the billboard charts.
6. How important is music to you in your life? (for example: Does music help motivate you in some way? Or does music help you relax, or sooth your pain, or help you sleep? etc.) Music is very important in my life. It helps motivate me. It helps me get my emotions out such as crying when I have had a bad day. It helps me get through rough times in my life and still does.
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