Questionnaire

As a media student at Sixth Form College Solihull, I am doing research that focuses on the publics
knowledge about certain genres of music that will feature in a music magazine I will soon be
producing for my coursework. All answers are anonymous; this is just feedback that will help me
produce my final magazine. Please answer all questions that apply to you.

1. What gender are you? (Please tick the correct one)

Female
Male
2. How old are you? (Please tick the correct age)
16-20
31-45
56+
21-30
46-55
3. Approximately, how many hours day do you tend to listen to music? (Please tick one)
1 hour
4+ hours
2 3 hours
I listen for less than an hour/none at all
4. When listening to music what genre do you prefer to listen to? (Please tick all that apply)
Alternative
Jazz
Classical
Hip-hop
Pop
RnB
Rock
Other (Please specify) _____________________________________
5. Approximately, how often per month do you buy a music magazine? (Please tick the one
that applies to you)
1- 2 times a month
4+
3 times a month
I dont buy any
6. Which music magazine have you purchased in the past if any? (If none please leave blank)
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7. Are you subscribed to any music magazines? (If yes please specify which ones)
No
Yes ______________________________________________________________
8. What is the maximum price you are willing to pay for a music magazine? (Please tick)
1- 2
3.50+
2.50 - 3
9. When purchasing a music magazine do you buy it for yourself or someone else? (If
someone else please specify who)
Myself
Other ________________________________________________________

10. When purchasing a music magazine do you buy it yourself or does a parent/friend/other?
(If other please specify)
Myself
Other _________________________________________________________
Parent
11. What genre of music would you prefer to read? (Please tick one)
Alternative
Jazz
Classical
Hip-hop
Pop
RnB
Rock
Electronic
12. Who are some of your favourite artists/bands? (please state below)
1) _______________________ 2) _________________________
3) _______________________ 4) _________________________
13. What do you usually like to read/see in a music magazine? ( Please tick all that apply)
Interviews of celebrities
Gossip
Competitions
Upcoming festivals
Reviews
Horoscopes
14. Do you prefer a magazine to be formal or informal? (Please tick one)
Formal
Informal
15. What do you listen to music on? (Please tick all that apply)
Spotify
YouTube
MP3 Player
Other (Please specify)
iTunes
Cds
Mobile phone
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16. On a scale of one to ten how would you jazz? (Please circle)
Poor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Excellent
17. How often do you listen to jazz per week? (Please tick)
0 hours
3+ hours
1- 2 hours
18. Which jazz artists do you listen to? (If none leave blank)
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