Possible Points to discuss the extent to which music can influence a person’s life
- explore the relative appeal of alternatives to music
- make a judgement, based on a consideration of the evidence and argument put forward.
- music being a universal language, to be shared with others, bringing people together
- music can influence by affecting a person`s mood, whether they are happy or sad and can be a consolation
- music sparking the imagination and creating a world of its own
- music being used in times of celebration and sorrow, conveying feelings that may be hard to articulate
- music having a spiritual dimension; many religions use music to draw people together
- music being less influential in people’s lives compared to other influences
- music just being a background noise to other activities, such as homework or dining in a restaurant
- music being disturbing, offensive and encouraging inappropriate behaviours and attitudes.