Music

1.) "Do we listen to beautiful music waiting for the final note to fade before we allow ourselves to truly enjoy it? No. We listen and connect to the variations of melody, rhythm, and harmony throughout the composition." (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Enjoy the Moment, March 2013, Liahona)

2.) "The constant portrayal of violence and immorality in music, entertainment, art, and other media in our day-to-day culture is unprecedented." (Quentin L. Cook, Can Ye Feel So Now?, November 2012, http://www.lds.org)

3.) "The lyrics in much of today's music fall in the same category. The profanity so prevalent around us today would never have been tolerated in the not-too-distant past. Sadly, the Lord's name is taken in vain over and over again." (Thomas S. Monson, Words Of The Prophet, May 2011, http://www,lds.org)

4.) "Music can help you draw closer to your Heavenly Father. It can be used to educate, edify, inspire, and unite. However, music can, by its tempo, beat, intensity, and lyrics, dull your spiritual sensitivity. You cannot afford to fill your minds with unworthy music." (Thomas S. Monson, Preparation Brings Blessings, April 2010, http://www.lds.org)

5.) "Above all else, each of us must realize that when one is tone-deaf to the music of faith, he or she is out of tune with the Spirit." (Quentin L. Cook, In Tune with the Music of Faith, April 2012, http://www.lds.org)

6.) "I don’t mean by this that all of today’s music produces unworthy thoughts. There is music today that builds understanding of people; music that inspires courage; music that awakens feelings of spirituality, reverence, happiness, and awareness of beauty." (Boyd K. Packer, Worthy Music, Worthy Thoughts, April 2008, http://www.lds.org)

7.) "Worthy music is powerful. It has the power to make us humble, prayerful, and grateful." (Russell M. Nelson, The Power and Protection of Worthy Music, December 2009, http://www.lds.org)

8.) "There is so much wonderful, uplifting music available that we can experience to our advantage. Our people ought to be surrounded by good music of all kinds." (Boyd K. Packer, Special Witness: Does It Really What Kind of Music I Listen To?, May 2008, Friend)

9.) "Looking back, I realize the more bad music I listened to, the more my attitude and the way I was acting was changing as well. I didn't feel the Spirit with me very often, and I felt unhappy and angry all the time. I would yell at my friends, and I'm sure I wasn't fun to be around." (Kimberly Udall, Integrity: Changing My Tune, September 2011, New Era)

10.) "With bad music, you might not think you're listening to the words, but they are being registered in your brain, and they can play back at times when you're feeling alone or discouraged and you might think that Heavenly Father doesn't care. But uplifting music encourages the feeling that Heavenly Father loves us and that He and His Son are always there for us." (Richard M. Romney, Sing Praise To Him, December 2010, New Era)