Introduction
People don’t normally question what is the purpose of music. But many philosophers have attempted to answer this question. The concept of music is an elusive subject to try to understand it’s purpose in our lives’. Music has helped people to express themselves. It has helped free slaves through hymns. Some have even told their life story through music. The definition of music is loosely defined through people, but the contribution of music plays a definite role in society. Music sometimes defines a whole cultural. The educators of music must not only wrap the concept music into a student’s learning experience, but they must show the relationship between music and life. Will Earhart explains the purpose of music in his article, “What is Music for?”
Summary
Will Earhart explains that music in education is deemed important and that instructors should aspire to
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I started playing violin since I was in fourth grade. I still practice occasionally, I used to sing for my church’s choir, and every single day I turn on music while working on any kind of school related assignments. Without music, life for me would be so stale and unenjoyable. The aesthetics of music holds a certain emotion for me. Almost every song I listen, sing, or play holds a memory in its’ notes. Those who teach music should aspire to teach music isn’t just about having the right technique or playing every note correctly. It’s much more than just knowing about music; it’s about feeling it and appreciating the gift of music. The delicious feeling it gives to our ears. Never have I ever taken the sound of music for granted. Music effects my mood, emotions, and the clarity of thinking. I am a very passionate person for music and the musicians, conductors, and teachers of the discipline. Music has helped people to recover from tough situations. It explains the human emotions not only with words but with sound. It brings people