Would you say that formal music lessons/classes have improved your listening experience?

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I have had Piano Lessons, Clarinet Lessons, and Guitar lessons and I understand Music Theory. Personally I would say that my formal training has led to a more intricate understanding and appreciation for music. Would you say that your formal music training has helped or hindered your music appreciation. Also looking for answers from those without formal training.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Hey, im half formal education and half school of hard knocks. I would say that one particular area; that of Ear Training, has greatly enhanced my listening experience.

Foucusin in on sound, listening for details and how notes relate to eachother, makes you more aware of the overall vibrations and sensations of hearing a great piece of music. Thats my take on it.

It can also be very satisfying to know excatly what's going on as you hear a song in the radio, because you have worked on your ears sensibillity. But that's more of a "feeling competent and skilled" kind a thing than that of just listening and absorbing all of the delicious sounds and frequencies..I think i will go put on some music now :-)  

Kasper

Anonymous · Answer

ive been in music for 8 years, play 7 instruments and took 4 years of music theory. but i think that good old creativity and being able to teach yourself is better than taking lessons

EDIT:
sorry. i realized that i didn't even answer your question....but in a way, it does. you begin to understand the beauty of chord progressions, strange rhythms, etc...rather than just "hearing a song" and liking it...you definitely get to appreciate music more.

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Would you say that formal music lessons/classes have improved your listening experience?

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