Adolescent Concerns Babak Falsafi, Subject Matter: Music April 12th, 2011 Peer Pressure Dance, Drama and Musicals

Our peers usually influence us by the way they dress and act, things they're involved in and the attitudes they show.

Positive Peer Pressure  Peer pressure isn’t all bad. You and your friends can pressure each other into some things that will improve your health and social life and make you feel good about your decisions.  Think of a time when a friend pushed you to do something good for yourself or to avoid something that would’ve been bad.  Here are some good things friends can pressure each other to do:  Be honest  Avoid Alcohol  Avoid drugs  Not smoke  Be nice  Respect others  Work hard  Exercise (together!)

Use of Electronics and Synthesizers and Pop Culture of Music  Overuse of electronics  Overuse of drums and percussions  Overuse of typical patterns  Use of electronics without enough analytical background  Use of drums and percussions without enough analytical background  My Videos\David Tanenbaum plays Takemitsu - Part 2.mp4 My Videos\David Tanenbaum plays Takemitsu - Part 2.mp4 My Videos\David Tanenbaum plays Takemitsu - Part 2.mp4

Language and Pop Culture of Music  Daily Record Scotland’s the news, while performing, singer suddenly used bad language, which negatively affected the audience Magen Fox Video Magen Fox VideoMagen Fox VideoMagen Fox Video

Drugs and Pop Culture of Music  On the morning of his death Michael Jackson had "lethal levels" of the powerful anesthetic  propofol in his blood, according to a recently unsealed search warrant issued as part of the ongoing investigation into the singer's death.

Alcohol and Pop Culture of Music American country guitarist known as a passionate consumer of hallucinogenic American country guitarist known as a passionate consumer of hallucinogenic substances, particularly LSD. He also used the amphetamines, fashionable in the substances, particularly LSD. He also used the amphetamines, fashionable in the 70s art world. Hendrix was found dead in a basement in London, on September 18,1970. Drown in his own vomit. 70s art world. Hendrix was found dead in a basement in London, on September 18,1970. Drown in his own vomit. Hendrix

Dealing With Peer Pressure  Successful musicians talk to the class,  Analysis of successful bands,  Invite guest speakers who are saved from drug, alcohol or other types of issues related to some rock musicians.  Analysis of some unsuccessful bands who disappeared due to drugs or alcohol. High School Performance High School PerformanceHigh School PerformanceHigh School Performance