Music Listening & Purchasing Habits Survey
This anonymous and completely unscientific survey takes about 3–5 minutes. Your responses help me understand music listening and purchasing trends.
What is your age range?
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Please Select
Under 18
18–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
65 or older
How do you usually listen to music? (Select all that apply)
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Streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.)
Radio (FM/AM)
Music downloads (MP3, iTunes, etc.)
CDs/Vinyl/Cassettes
YouTube or other video platforms
Live concerts/events
Other
Which is your primary method of listening to music?
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Streaming services
Radio
Music downloads
CDs/Vinyl/Cassettes
YouTube or other video platforms
Live concerts/events
Other
Do you currently pay for a music streaming subscription?
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Yes, individual plan
Yes, family plan
No, I use a free plan
No, I do not use streaming services
On average, how much time do you spend listening to music per day?
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Please Select
Less than 30 minutes
30–60 minutes
1–2 hours
2–4 hours
More than 4 hours
How many days per week do you listen to music?
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Please Select
1–2 days
3–4 days
5–6 days
Every day
Have you purchased music (digital or physical) in the last 12 months?
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Yes
No
How often do you purchase music?
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Regularly (monthly or more)
Occasionally (a few times a year)
Rarely (less than once a year)
Never
Approximately how much have you spent on music (downloads, CDs, vinyl, etc.) in the last 12 months?
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Please Select
$0
$1–$25
$26–$50
$51–$100
More than $100
Why do you purchase music? (Select all that apply)
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Support favorite artists
Higher audio quality
Exclusive releases/bonus content
Collecting physical media
Gift for others
Other
Which formats do you purchase? (Select all that apply)
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Digital downloads (MP3, FLAC, etc.)
CDs
Vinyl records
Cassettes
Other
Where do you usually purchase music? (Select all that apply)
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Online music stores (iTunes, Amazon, Bandcamp, etc.)
Physical stores
Directly from artists/bands (website, concerts)
Other
Why do you not purchase music? (Select all that apply)
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Satisfied with free streaming
Music is too expensive
No need to own music
Access to music through friends/family
Other
Which devices do you use to listen to music? (Select all that apply)
Smartphone
Tablet
Laptop/Desktop computer
Smart speaker (e.g., Alexa, Google Home)
Car audio system
Other
Which streaming service do you use most often?
Please Select
Spotify
Apple Music
Amazon Music
YouTube Music
Deezer
Tidal
Pandora
Other
How do you usually discover new music? (Select all that apply)
Recommendations from friends/family
Curated playlists
Social media
Radio
Music blogs/websites
Concerts/events
Other
Any additional comments or thoughts on your music listening or purchasing habits?
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