RJA 1

Some scholarly and academic interests on which I might base my research and writing for class this semester are anything music related like:

• Electronic keyboards vs. acoustic keyboards. Their pros and cons and preference.
  
• Music video games (Guitar Hero, Rock Band) and how they affect kids in a positive or negative way with real instruments and music listening.
• Styles of music and how are they progressing or declining over time.
• Is technology ruining music?
  
• Is the use of auto-tune a benefit or a handicap? (favorite subject)
  
• Should D.J's and techno producers be considered musicians?
• Should rappers be considered musicians?
• Is some music really better than others or is it all just subjective?