Classical, Rock, Jazz etc. are your tastes evolving with time?

Between my pre-teen years and my early to mid-20s my listening was about 80% pop & rock and about 20% classical. During my mid-20s it transitioned to about 90% classical and 10% pop/rock/miscellaneous, and has remained pretty much the same ever since. My wife had some training in classical piano during her school age years, and her influence contributed to that transition.

Best regards,
-- Al
 

When I lived in Phila, attended the Phila Orchestra several times each month, and was exposed to a vibrant classical chamber and early music scene, I mostly listened to classical music. In DC when I now live, the classical music scene is lackluster (IMHO) while the jazz scene is vibrant. This explains the shift in my listening preferences. On the other hand, I have been a Paul Simon fan for decades and have attended all of his concerts; I listen to his music past and present. Same for Leonard Cohen. Clearly my exposure to live music influences what I play at home. I gravitate to the best of what I can hear live. 

Oddly, I've been attending live concerts and such much more regularly since I retired from my lifelong home town of L.A. to tiny Hilo HI.  Sure, when I was in L.A. I saw top flight artists such as the Vienna Phil, the Berlin Phil and Vladimir Horowitz. I saw Miles Davis, the Doors, the Byrds, Springsteen and CSN...with guest artist Neil Young(!)  Joni Mitchell was the opening act.  I had season tickets for the L.A. Chamber Orchestra at the Ambassador Auditorium.  I saw Joe Pass at a small club.  I was a regular at the Troubadour and the Whisky.  I saw Bob Marley and the Wailers at the Roxy.  I took my fiddle to various jam sessions at bars & such practically every week. 

Nevertheless, this little town has a vibrant live scene.  I've seen a couple of musicals.  I've seen classical chamber music. Quality has been surprisingly high.   Here, I'd thought my live music days were over.  Uh-uh.  Now, I just got to find some jam mates...