Music is involved in everyone’s life; whether its music playing in the background of a store or on the radio in a car. But have you ever thought about the effects music can have on someone, specifically on developing teens? Or how about the feeling of acceptance and happiness one can get from listening to their favorite song or artist? Music can even be an outlet for people to be vulnerable and feel their emotions they usually wouldn’t show.

Teenagers listen to a variety of music genres like country, pop, rap, rock and more. Although there’s a wide diversity of music, they all play the same roll of helping teenagers express themselves in many ways.

Specific ways music can have an impact on people
– Music can encourage healing from personal events.
– A good song can keep people company in times of loneliness.
– It can give you new perspectives and change your mind on certain situations.
– It Can calm a brain just seconds into a song.
– When your mind is overwhelmed by thoughts, the beats of music can replace those
thoughts in your brain.
– Music gives people something to look forward to.
– Gives people dopamine.
– Songs and artists help people connect with each other and make new friends.
– Music helps people focus.

If life was without music, no one would truly live. Songs give people the feeling of being alive, and hope. It’s amazing how a two-minute song can truly change someone’s perception on life. Music will always be such an important aspect in everyone’s life, and it has been for as long as anyone can remember.