Music has been important to human civilization for hundreds of years. People have used music to benefit them in many positive ways. As a result, it helped transcend language barriers between different cultures. It gave people a more common understanding of each other. Music communicates to almost everyone in some way. Having listened to many different forms of music, I think I understand why music should be a part of everyone's life: music works well as a bonding tool for making new friends, it stimulates the creative process in people and it is the perfect way to reduce stress in people's lives. The first reason why music should be a part of everyone's life is that it works well as a bonding tool for making new friends. From the days when people gathered in concert halls to hear a Beethoven performance. In today's times when people log on to YouTube, to listen to live music on their computers while sharing their opinions with each other. Music has always existed to facilitate people, helping them to forge that social barrier that usually constitutes a dividing gap. Shared music acts as a bridge to bring people together allowing for further social bonds, breaking down the social and racial barriers that normally divide. I come from a generation that helped bring rap music into the mainstream. Personally I don't like that type of music very much. However, I believe it helped a lot to unite the three races of white, black and Hispanic with a common understanding that came from listening to the same type of music. A couple of years ago I worked in a casual office with about ten other people. Most of the others who worked there were white, but some were African American. The difference... middle of the paper... greater importance given to music will enrich people's lives to have a more exciting and longer lasting life. Without good music, life would be a gray and boring existence, devoid of passion and excitement. Personally, I would miss a life without the joys of musical notes that surround my daily life. As the holiday season approaches, I would miss that feeling of joy when we gather with family and friends if the iconic music that normally accompanies the holidays suddenly disappeared. Music is valuable to everyone in various ways. For me, music is an enriching experience to maintain my sanity while maintaining a positive and happy outlook on life and I believe everyone should find a little peace and joy in the sounds of music. Sources: Mehmet Oz, MD. “How can music relieve stress?” Sharecare. Net.