Topmusicanswers
- Why do I not want to listen to music anymore?
- How can I start listening to music again?
- Why does music do nothing for me?
- What do I do if I dont like music?
Why do I not want to listen to music anymore?
For some people, musical anhedonia is a life-long trait, while in other cases it may be a response to trauma or a symptom of disorders like depression (“it's not a disorder in and of itself,” clarifies Professor Scott.) It could be something that changes over time, or something you're stuck with.
How can I start listening to music again?
9 Ways to Enhance Your Music-Listening Experiences
- Listen more than once. ...
- Listen to as many different kinds of music as possible. ...
- Learn an instrument. ...
- Listen to each track individually. ...
- Choose an experience, not a song. ...
- Use Spotify's “related artists” option to explore new stuff. ...
- Try meditation. ...
- Understand the lyrics.
Why does music do nothing for me?
Research into musical anhedonia is relatively new – the term was only coined in 2011. Initial findings suggest the roots of it lie with having weaker-than-usual connections between the auditory cortex and the brain's reward centres, which are also involved in our enjoyment of food, sex and money.
What do I do if I dont like music?
Musical anhedonia is a neurological condition characterized by an inability to derive pleasure from music. People with this condition, unlike those suffering from music agnosia, can recognize and understand music but fail to enjoy it.
