Kiaan’s music teacher has asked him to select a song to perform. The teacher says that the song should be in Kiaan’s favorite musical style. The problem is that Kiaan does not know what his favorite style is. How can Kiaan BEST determine his favorite musical style?
1. go to the library or the internet and research different styles of music
2. listen to several styles of music and pay attention to his body’s response to each
3. complete listening checklists for every style of music he knows
4. identify the chord progressions in his three favorite songs
5. attend concerts or music events featuring different styles of music to see which ones he enjoys the most
6. talk to friends and family about their favorite styles of music and see if any resonate with him
7. experiment with creating music in different styles to see which ones he enjoys the most
8. take a music appreciation class or workshop to learn more about different genres and styles of music
9. consult with a music therapist or counselor to explore his emotional connection to different styles of music
10. Trust his intuition and choose a few songs in different styles to perform and see which one feels the most natural and enjoyable for him.