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For men, the most important period for forming musical taste is between the ages of 13 to 16. Men were, on average, aged 14 when their favorite song was released. For women, the most important period is between 11 and 14, with 13 being the most likely age for when their favorite song came out.

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A New York Times analysis of Spotify data has found that the songs we listen to during our teen years set our musical taste as adults. For men, the most important period for forming musical taste is between the ages of 13 to 16. Men were, on average, aged 14 when their favorite song was released. For women, the most important period is between 11 and 14, with 13 being the most likely age for when their favorite song came out. It also found that childhood influences were stronger for women than men and the key years for shaping taste were tied to the end of puberty. The NYT analyzed every Billboard chart-topping song released between 1960 and 2000. Citing Radiohead’s “Creep” as an example, the NYT found the song is the 164th most popular song among 38-year-old men. These men would have been around 14 years old at the time the song was released in 1993, making that selection consistent with the analysis. “Creep” isn’t even in the top 300 songs for those born 10 years earlier or 10 years later. Meanwhile, “Just Like Heaven” by The Cure was released in 1987 and is popular with women aged 41, who would have been 11 at the time of the song’s release.

via The New York Times

The data patterns certainly ring true for me. My favorite songs are Stereophonics’ “Dakota” and the Arctic Monkeys’ “505,” and both came out during my teenage years. I still also listen to Green Day and Linkin Park, which I constantly listened to during high school. (Don’t judge me). It’s also interesting to note that music women and men listened to in their early 20s were found to be only half as influential in deciding adult taste as the songs listened to during teenage years.

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Tip 1: Keep your neck aligned with your back (avoid forward neck!)

What does this mean?

Your neck should be kept in line with your spine, with your ears above your shoulders (like the diagram on the left). As you read the score, you should maintain this position, instead of slouching forward, jutting your chin out, and forcing your head forward, even if this feels more natural to you. To look at different parts of the score, move your eyes instead of your neck.

Why is this important?

An aligned neck is the foundation of good posture. Likewise, a forward neck is the precursor to a myriad of other problems. The more forward your head is, the more weight your neck has to support. This causes a great deal of strain in your neck and shoulders, while your upper back will round to compensate for the added weight. More aches and pain follow and you might even end up looking like the Hunchback of Notre Dame.

What can I do?

To identify if you have a forward neck, you can do this simple exercise. Stand with your lower back and the back of your feet touching a wall. If the back your head does not touch the wall, it’s likely that you have forward neck. To correct your posture, adjust your head so that the back of your head touches the wall. Be sure to lengthen your spine instead of simply tilting your head backwards. You may have to squeeze your shoulder blades together. Now, keep this position for a minute. Gradually increase the time in which you stay at this position. Remember this position and be sure to adopt it as you play the piano.

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