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# Something New? 5 Ways To Expand Your Musical Interests
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/something-new-5-ways-to-expand-your-musical-interests/
- Published: 2016-03-23T10:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2016-03-23T10:00:00.000Z
- Description: If you're feeling stuck in a musical rut, either as a consumer or a creator, we have several different ideas for how you can step out of your musical comfort. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2016/03/something-new-5-ways-to-expand-your-musical-interests.html]
- Author: admin
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Business, Music Think Tank, music, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:22

[![250px-Path](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c8282741970b-150wi "250px-Path")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201b7c8282741970b-popup?ref=hypebot.com)If you're feeling stuck in a musical **rut**, either as a **consume**r or a **creator**, we have several different ideas for how you can **step out** of your **musical comfort zone** by **expanding your interests**, gaining greater **appreciation** for the art form, and **enhancing** the role music plays in your life.

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For those seeking something a little bit different out of music, **Anita Ginsburg** has five ideas for the [MusicThinkTank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/?SSScrollPosition=200&ref=hypebot.com) community on how you can expand your musical interests, whether you're an artist or just a listener."Go to some local shows in your area. Some of the most unique and diverse bands in America are local. This is because they play music that isn’t mainstream and aren’t limited by commercial goals. If you find a particularly unique local band that you like don’t be afraid to go up to them and ask what they listen to. Musicians love talking about music and sharing their interests with listeners. They might lead you to some other bands you might like."[\[Continue Reading\]](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/looking-for-something-new-five-ways-to-expand-your-musical-i.html?ref=hypebot.com)

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