Originally Posted by MarioD
I listen to all genres of music. Some I like while others not so much. I keep an open mind when it comes to music. I have learned at least one thing from every genre. It could be a short section, a short bass or lead line, rhythms, chord progressions, etc. I don't speak for any group. I only speak for myself.
More power to you and I generally agree.
But "all" is a giant of a word. I certainly don't (and can't and haven't) listened to all genres as there are far too many and I'm sure there are some I'm flat out unaware of and/or don't have access to. And life is still good and I'm moving forward.

I too try to learn something from the genres I do listen to and have learned (for me) there is little if anything I can learn of value from free form jazz and Yoko's screaming. That said, I do have an open mind.

Plus once you realize that in the big scheme of things, we (even your kids and grand kiddies) will all be dead soon, that you try to spend your valuable and limited time wisely. For me I'd rather study Sting and Paul McCartney so as to improve my tradecraft than study Yoko.

Some of us have decades ahead, some a few years, some a few weeks, while others have hours or less. So live long and prosper as Spock would say.

It all comes down to what it is you value and enjoy.

PS> So let's all try to keep those trucks muffled and our brainstems healthy, we're going to need those stems wink

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