5-10-15-20

Cristina Scarsella - ABSENT

Steven Herbst

5 - Ritchie Valens: La Bamba

10 - The Lovin' Spoonful: Summer In The City

15- MGMT: Electric Feel

19 - Bob Dylan: Tangled Up In Blue

Michael Wong

5 - *NSYNC

10 - Eminem: Eminem Show

15 - Disturbed: Then Thousand Fists

18- Avenged Sevenfold: Nightmare

Chloe Bernard

5 - Britney Spears: ...Baby One More Time

10 - Lizzie McGuire Movie Soundtrack

15 - The Shins: Wincing The Night Away

18 - Vampire Weekend: Contra

       Mumford & Sons: Sigh No More

Young children do not really have a musical identity of their own. They are influenced by others around them, which includes family members. A 5 year old is sheltered musically and is not aware of the different genres or styles out there. A child doesn't listen to the lyrics, they just enjoy the sound and rhythm. As they age they slowly start to broaden their musical horizon.

When a person reaches mid teens they start to acquire a taste in music. They will most likely expand upon these tastes as they grow older. Nothing is set in stone because they're still searching for a musical identity. Instead of being influenced by family members, taste is influenced by the radio and television. As we age a person isn't subjected to one genre, but can listen to many different styles. This adds to the complexity of their musical arsenal, and will make their music taste more well rounded. 

The final step is the ability to dissect music and look into the lyrics. Rather than being drawn in by sound, the listener develops an emotional attachment to songs, especially if they can relate to the words. Music reaches a new personal level.