Music Composition Influences and Preferences

The speaker reflects on their musical journey, starting with early influences from their mother and creative activities in childhood. They discuss their high school and college experiences, highlighting the development of their composition skills. The speaker shares their music listening habits, influenced by their daughters and exercise routines, and expresses a deep appreciation for Elizabethan music. They emphasize the importance of silence and solitude in their creative process, balancing it with their work at MIT.

What influenced the speaker's early music composition activities?

• Their mother's encouragement

• Their father's musical background

• Their friends' interest in music

• Their school's music program

Where did the speaker begin to seriously invest in composing music?

• Juilliard

• Fieldston School

• MIT

• University of California, Santa Cruz

How does the speaker's music listening habit change?

• It changes based on their daughters' preferences

• It remains constant throughout the year

• It varies depending on their schedule and projects

• It is influenced by their exercise routine

What type of music do the speaker's daughters prefer?

• Jazz music

• Indie music

• Classical music

• Country music

What is the speaker's preferred music genre during exercise?

• Pop

• Jazz

• Rock

• Elizabethan music

Why does the speaker enjoy Elizabethan music?

• It is complex and calming

• It is simple and repetitive

• It is modern and upbeat

• It is popular among teenagers

What is the speaker's favorite environment for composing music?

• A bustling city center

• A quiet barn

• A crowded concert hall

• A busy office

Where does the speaker work that contrasts with their quiet barn?

• A university library

• A high-tech lab at MIT

• A busy coffee shop

• A local music store

What is one reason the speaker went into music and composing?

• To travel the world

• To enjoy long periods of solitude

• To work with many people

• To become famous

How does the speaker describe the balance of their work environments?

• Both are busy and loud

• Both are quiet and isolated

• Both are technologically advanced

• One is quiet, the other is bustling