This document discusses how music affects the brain and relates musical preferences to personality traits. It notes that blues, jazz, classical, and opera fans tend to have high self-esteem and be creative. Country and western fans are hardworking and outgoing, while reggae fans are creative with high self-esteem. The document associates different genres with traits like self-esteem, creativity, hard work, outgoingness, and being at ease. It also briefly mentions how romantic music can make people think of loved ones, pop can improve mood, and rock/metal can sometimes induce violence or depression.