Problem
Find some music in a place that you have never thought much about before. It could be in advertising, background music in a retail store, music in a video game, music in a child's toy, a TV show, the list is endless! Then focus on this music and answer some some questions about it: What is the function of this music? Is it written specifically for this purpose, or is it re-purposed existing music? If it is re-purposed existing music, where did it come from, and who composed it? What is the purpose of this music? Is this music designed to manipulate our emotions? Is it designed to make money for someone? How often do you hear music like this in your own life?