During an interview on Denmark Street in London, I had an interesting conversation with a band singer about his toddler. He was excited about his child but realized that at a certain age, kids don't do much in terms of music. However, my own experience with my three boys showed a different story.

Unveiling How Kids' Music Tastes Evolve with Headphones

Early Musical Influences

I used to dream of raising a gang of music nerds who knew all the greats. We played music around the house, and they showed some interest in The Beatles, the Ramones, and The Clash. But mostly, they preferred the music their friends liked. It was a revelation to see that their most-played songs on Apple Music were by Ed Sheeran, Passenger, and John Legend - not the classic rock I had hoped for.

The Impact of Mobile Phones

As my kids grew older and got their own phones, music became just a small part of their entertainment world. They had YouTube, games, and later Snapchat and TikTok. Bluetooth speakers lay unused as they preferred the tinny sound of their phone speakers. Even when they asked for headphones, they wanted the cool Beats and Airpods. But something changed when one of them went travelling.

The Power of Headphones

After his trip, he came back asking for good headphones. I did my research and bought him the Sony WH-1000XM4s. These headphones transformed his listening experience. He was amazed by the sound quality and comfort. Suddenly, he was asking about Neil Young, Pink Floyd, and other greats. He's now at university and still texting me about music. He got into The Smiths after hearing them in a movie and has his phone and headphones as his musical companions.It's a journey that shows how kids' music tastes can change with the right headphones and experiences. Maybe that singer I interviewed will learn a thing or two too. For more music Black Friday deals, visit our hub page.