Why You Like the Music You Do the psychology of music genre preference and taste

Identity and Music Why do we like the music we like the psychology behind musical taste and music genre preferences: Have you ever wondered why you are drawn to certain types of music and strongly dislike others Nena Lavonne, Psy. M. discusses how our favorite music styles are created and what factors influences the process as well as looks at why music is so closely tied to our identity, personality, and values. Whether we like rock, metal, punk, pop or classical, there s always a story behind our connection to specific types of music. Nena Lavonne is a Psych Professional, musician, and rock metal enthusiast who enjoys examining her favorite songs and artists through a philosophical and psychological lens. Subscribe for more Rock Psychology References: Gasser, N. (2022) Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste (and other Nolan Gasser writings) Connell, J. Gibson, C. (2003). Sound tracks: popular music, identity and place. Routledge.