The very first class on my first day of college was music appreciation. Granted, it was a required class and I took it during my first semester (and first thing in the morning) because it was an easy class. There was arguably not a lot of mental “heavy lifting” to be done there. I mean, I already appreciate music of all kinds anyway, right?
The class turned out to be somewhat interesting and informative but not terribly earth shattering. I think this had something to do with the teacher who, by the way, was an accomplished classical guitarist and all-round nice guy, but not very inspiring.
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