Music and Adolescence

 Music is an abstract form of human expression, and can mean different things to different people, but it has been a part of every culture on this planet, now or anytime in recorded history

(Scheck & Berger, 2006). Whether it is individual listening, a concert, party, a dance, or a rite of passage, music contributes to a big part of many adolescents ' lives across the globe. It has been estimated that from seventh to 12 th grade, the average adolescent spends over two hours per day listening to music. By looking at the extent of the music consumption in the lives of adolescents, it is readily apparent that music plays an important part in their lives (North, Hargreaves & O 'Neill, 2000).

Music holds the power to influence many aspects of adolescents ' lives, both positively and negatively.

It can relax or energize the body, influence cognitive development, enhance self-healing, and foster both