How does my research connect to academics? There are many ways my research connects to academics. First of all its music which is studied all of the world in many different forms. Business seems to make the world go round these days I only wish there seemed to be more honor in it and not just who will make the most cash. Other ways it connects to academics is the study of music history and how the industry has changed and how we may just be able to use history to come back to the basics and really enjoy the art within the music these artists are creating.